Vilano Bridge 5K & 10K Run
120 Meadow Ave, St. Augustine
29th Annual Scenic Vilano Bridge Run: 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile Fun Run
Celebrating 29 years, the Annual Vilano Bridge Run is Back, Come to run and Stay To Play–enjoy a beautiful morning in Vilano Beach.
The scenic Vilano Bridge 5K & 10K Run, starts at the Vilano Beach Community Center and Park and winds through the Vilano Beach community, crossing the scenic Vilano Bridge with its sweeping views of the Intracoastal and area beaches. Our 10K run will continue to wind through the grounds of the Florida School of the Deaf & the Blind. Both races finish at the North Shores Community Park for the post-race celebration with food, beer, and music! A family 1-Mile Fun Run will immediately follow the 5K and 10K. Come to run and enjoy a beautiful morning in Vilano!
Your registration will go to supporting important projects in the Vilano and North Shores communities and the the Florida School for the Deaf & the Blind.
T-shirts guaranteed to those registered prior to March 8th. Runners who register after this date will be able to choose a shirt from the previous year’s leftover stock, while supplies last. Hurry up and secure your 2026 shirts.
Email Communication
All communications including event promotions, bib number assignment, results, and runner instructions will be sent by email from 1st Place Sports. If you sign up for an event and do not receive an email from 1st Place Sports and want to receive them, please make sure that 1st Place Sports emails are added to your contacts and are not going to your junk or spam mailbox.
Entry Fees
| 10K | 5K | 1 Mile Fun Run | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through February 28th | $35 | $30 | $15 |
| March 1st through March 27th | $40 | $35 | $15 |
| Race Day | $50 | $45 | $20 |
T Shirt Guarantee
T-shirts guaranteed to those registered prior to March 8th. Runners who register after this date will be able to choose a shirt from the previous year’s leftover stock, while supplies last. Hurry up and secure your 2026 shirts.
Supporting the Community
Your entry fee supports the non-profit North Shores Improvement Association (NSIA) working to maintain and improve the quality of life in the Vilano and North Shores communities. In addition, a portion of the proceeds is donated to the Florida School of the Deaf & the Blind to support non-funded student programs.
Register Now!
Online:
Online registration closes the day prior to the beginning of instore packet pickup. After online registration closes, you can still register in any 1st Place Sports store or on Race day.
In person:
You can register at any of our 1st Place Sports stores on our instore computers!
Sorry, there are no refunds!
Packet Pickup
Vilano Beach – Packets will be available for pick up on Thursday, March 26th and Friday, March 27th from 2-7 PM at North Shores Improvement Association Community Center, 120 Meadow Ave, Vilano Beach, FL 32084
1st Place Sports – Packets will be available at your selected 1st Place Sports location on Friday, March 28th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Race Day – All unclaimed packets will be available at the race site between 6:00 AM and 7:30 AM on race day.
| Baymeadows Store: | 3931 Baymeadows Road, Jax, FL 32217 |
| Jacksonville Beach Store: | 424 S. 3rd Street, Jax Beach, FL 32250 |
| 210 Store: | 2220 County Rd 210 West, St Johns, FL 32259 |
| Community Center: | 120 Meadow Ave, Vilano Beach, FL 32084 |
Party in the Park
- Come to run, stay to play after the race at the “Party in the Park!” Enjoy music, a free beer to runners, tasty fare from local vendors, beverages and activities for the entire family! Additional beer and food will be available for purchase.
Race Timing
The race will be timed using the Race Results Bib Timing Chip System. You must cross the timing mats to be included in the results. At the 2-hour mark, all roads will be reopened but walkers may finish the course using sidewalks.
Awards
10K and 5K
Awards will be given to the top three men and women overall and the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29,30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70-74, 75-79 and 80 and over.
Finisher medals will be awarded to all participants!
Course
The starting line for all races is located at 120 Meadow Ave., Vilano Beach, FL 32084
At the 2-hour mark, all roads will be reopened but walkers may finish the course using sidewalks.
Partner Sponsors
Course Restrictions
Bikes and dogs are not allowed on the course under any circumstance. Biking next to a runner could lead to the runner being disqualified.