Run For Peace 5K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 3, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- St. Augustine, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $40 on Jan 31, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run For Peace 5K | 5K | Apr 3, 20278:00 AM | $35$40 after Jan 31, 2027 | – |
| Run For Peace 5K- Student | 5K | Apr 3, 20278:00 AM | $25$30 after Apr 3, 2027 | – |
| Run for Peace - Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Apr 3, 20278:00 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Run For Peace 5K: $35 until Jan 30, then $40 until Apr 2, then $45 until Apr 3.
- Run For Peace 5K- Student: $25 until Apr 2, then $30 until Apr 3.
Online registration closes Apr 3, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Florida ($34.50).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in St. Augustine runs 40:06, about 12:54 a mile, based on 8 races with published results. Women typically finish in 46:03 and men in 34:36.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:13 AM, and the Run For Peace 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 10 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32080
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results (Run For Peace 5K Results) for Run For Peace 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Run For Peace 5K?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 24:46 or better, the top quarter in 30:01, and half the field in 39:20; the last tenth came in after 58:42.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:26 | 24:12 |
| 20-29 | 26:10 | 23:54 |
| 30-39 | 21:36 | 22:28 |
| 40-49 | 24:25 | 22:56 |
| 50-59 | 25:15 | 24:47 |
| 60-69 | 31:33 | 23:08 |
| 70+ | 41:48 | 28:40 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 43 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Run For Peace 5K 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 314 to 449 finishers, and the median time rose from 39:11 to 39:20.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 449 (+3%) | 39:20 | under 24:46 | 18:26 |
| 2025 | 434 (+10%) | 41:19 | under 25:51 | 19:24 |
| 2024 | 396 (-12%) | 37:56 | under 25:19 | 17:30 |
| 2023 | 448 (+43%) | 38:06 | under 25:27 | 16:27 |
| 2022 | 314 | 39:11 | under 25:32 | 19:07 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:01, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 3 the day usually runs from 64°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 57°F and hot years reach 82°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32080Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 10 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 3, 2027), 2026 (Apr 4, 2026), 2025 (Apr 5, 2025), 2024 (Apr 6, 2024), 2023 (Apr 8, 2023), 2022 (Apr 9, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Run For Peace 5K?
- Saturday, April 3, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Jan 31, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 3, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Florida ($34.50).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 449 runners finished the Run For Peace 5K; the median finish was 39:20 and the winner ran 18:26.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:01, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32080.
From the organizers
Join us for a family friendly 5K and help support your local community. All proceeds will go towards helping Betty Griffin Center save the lives of domestic and sexual abuse victims in St. Johns County.