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Jail Break 5K official race logo - running event in Saint Augustine, Florida
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Saint Augustine, Florida
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About Jail Break 5K

Jail Break 5K 2025

Proceeds from the Jail Break 5K benefit Investing in Kids (INK!).
Our mission: To provide innovative programs, teacher support, and classroom resources to promote success for all St. Johns County public school students and teachers.
WHEN

Saturday, October 25, 2025 - 8:00 AM

WHERE

The Old Jail
167 San Marco Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32084

ENTRY FEES

Until April 30 = $25 (Special pricing!)
May 1 - June 30 = $30
July 1 - October 14 = $35
October 15 - October 24 = $40

Race Day - October 25 =$45

VIRTUAL ONLY = $40

VIRTUAL RACE

Can't #ESCAPE with us on October 25? Make your escape virtually! Sign up for the Jail Break 5K VIRTUAL option and submit your results to RunSignUp. You can pick up your JB5K race swag on October 24th at Packet Pick Up or we will ship your swag to you after the race. There will be no awards for the virtual race.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Pre-Race Packet Pick Up/Registration: Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, 4:30 - 6:30 PMĀ Old Town Welcome Center, 1305 North Ponce De Leon Blvd. St. Augustine, FL 32084

Race Day Packet Pick Up: Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, 6:30 - 7:30 AM -Ā The Old Jail,167 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Race Start: Saturday, October 25, 2025 - 8:00 AM - The Old Jail,167 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Jail Break After Party: Saturday, October 25, 2025 - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM at The Old Jail, 167 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084

PARKING

Free parking is available at Old Town Trolley parking lots on San Marco Avenue across the street from the Old Jail, on Dufferin Street, adjacent to the Old Jail, at 1305 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd., and 1700 Ponce De Leon Blvd. in St. Augustine. Parking is also available at the Historic Downtown Parking Facility, adjacent to the Visitor Information Center at 1 Cordova St., St. Augustine.

The Old Jail parking lot at 167 San Marco Street will be closed for parking to allow space for runners and walkers to safely warm-up and explore our vendors, food trucks, photo booths and selfie stations, and enjoy the post-event awards ceremony and festivities.Ā 

COURSE

Runners and walkers are welcome to escape with us from the historic Old Jail, in uptown St. Augustine! Starting at the Old Jail, run through beautiful Magnolia Avenue and over the Vilano Bridge to make your escape to the Atlantic Ocean. Shuttle transportation for all racers will be provided at the finish returning to the start.

There will be water stations at the start, 1 mile, 2 mile, and finish.

The Jail Break 5K is a 5K USATF Certified Course # FL17069TY.

AMENITIES

Beautiful finisher's medal, distinctive t-shirt, unique themed course, with costume contest, refreshments, and family fun. Availability and size of t-shirts only guaranteed to those who register by September 30, 2025.

AWARDS

Overall Male and Female finishers and the top three runners in 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, 70-74, 75 and older.

COSTUME CONTEST

The Jail Break 5K Halloween Costume Contest will again take place at the Jail Break 5K 2025 race! Run/walk in costume to win a cash prize! Prizes will be awarded for the top three (3) costumed adult participants and the top three (3) youth participants. The Costume Contest will be determined by a panel of local celebrity judges.

PUBLIC SCHOOL TEAM CHALLENGE

St. Johns County Public Schools are invited to register students, families, friends, faculty, and staff as a team in the Jail Break 5K Team Challenge. The public school with the highest number of registered participants will receive a one-of-a kind Jail Break 5K Team Challenge trophy, bragging rights, and a $1,000 award for your school! Prize money will also be awarded to the 2nd and 3rd place public school teams registering the 2nd and 3rd highest number of event participants.

RACE TIMING AND SCORING

The race will be professionally timed and scored by Hasselmania Productions LLC. The race will be timed using disposable, electronic tags attached to the bib number. Please wear your bib number to the front, pinned at all four corners, visible, and unaltered. Printed results will be posted at the race site and live online during the race at www.RaceSmith.com

CANCELLATION POLICY

In the event of inclement weather, emergency or a natural disaster, INK! reserves the right to cancel or postpone the race. In the event of cancellation or postponement, there will be no refunds.

Jail Break 5KJail Break 5K 2025 Proceeds from the Jail Break 5K benefit Investing in Kids (INK!). Our mission: To provide innovative programs, teacher support, and classroom resources to promote success for all St. Johns County public school students and teachers. WHEN Saturday, October 25, 2025 - 8:00 AM WHERE The Old Jail167 San Marco AvenueSt. Augustine, FL 32084 ENTRY FEES Until April 30 = $25 (Special pricing!)May 1 - June 30 = $30July 1 - October 14 = $35October 15 - October 24 = $40 Race Day - October 25 =$45 VIRTUAL ONLY = $40 VIRTUAL RACE Can't #ESCAPE with us on October 25? Make your escape virtually! Sign up for the Jail Break 5K VIRTUAL option and submit your results to RunSignUp. You can pick up your JB5K race swag on October 24th at Packet Pick Up or we will ship your swag to you after the race. There will be no awards for the virtual race. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Pre-Race Packet Pick Up/Registration: Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, 4:30 - 6:30 PMĀ Old Town Welcome Center, 1305 North Ponce De Leon Blvd. St. Augustine, FL 32084 Race Day Packet Pick Up: Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, 6:30 - 7:30 AM -Ā The Old Jail,167 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084 Race Start: Saturday, October 25, 2025 - 8:00 AM - The Old Jail,167 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084 Jail Break After Party: Saturday, October 25, 2025 - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM at The Old Jail, 167 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084 PARKING Free parking is available at Old Town Trolley parking lots on San Marco Avenue across the street from the Old Jail, on Dufferin Street, adjacent to the Old Jail, at 1305 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd., and 1700 Ponce De Leon Blvd. in St. Augustine. Parking is also available at the Historic Downtown Parking Facility, adjacent to the Visitor Information Center at 1 Cordova St., St. Augustine. The Old Jail parking lot at 167 San Marco Street will be closed for parking to allow space for runners and walkers to safely warm-up and explore our vendors, food trucks, photo booths and selfie stations, and enjoy the post-event awards ceremony and festivities.Ā  COURSE Runners and walkers are welcome to escape with us from the historic Old Jail, in uptown St. Augustine! Starting at the Old Jail, run through beautiful Magnolia Avenue and over the Vilano Bridge to make your escape to the Atlantic Ocean. Shuttle transportation for all racers will be provided at the finish returning to the start. There will be water stations at the start, 1 mile, 2 mile, and finish. The Jail Break 5K is a 5K USATF Certified Course # FL17069TY. AMENITIES Beautiful finisher's medal, distinctive t-shirt, unique themed course, with costume contest, refreshments, and family fun. Availability and size of t-shirts only guaranteed to those who register by September 30, 2025. AWARDS Overall Male and Female finishers and the top three runners in 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, 70-74, 75 and older. COSTUME CONTEST The Jail Break 5K Halloween Costume Contest will again take place at the Jail Break 5K 2025 race! Run/walk in costume to win a cash prize! Prizes will be awarded for the top three (3) costumed adult participants and the top three (3) youth participants. The Costume Contest will be determined by a panel of local celebrity judges. PUBLIC SCHOOL TEAM CHALLENGE St. Johns County Public Schools are invited to register students, families, friends, faculty, and staff as a team in the Jail Break 5K Team Challenge. The public school with the highest number of registered participants will receive a one-of-a kind Jail Break 5K Team Challenge trophy, bragging rights, and a $1,000 award for your school! Prize money will also be awarded to the 2nd and 3rd place public school teams registering the 2nd and 3rd highest number of event participants. RACE TIMING AND SCORING The race will be professionally timed and scored by Hasselmania Productions LLC. The race will be timed using disposable, electronic tags attached to the bib number. Please wear your bib number to the front, pinned at all four corners, visible, and unaltered. Printed results will be posted at the race site and live online during the race at www.RaceSmith.com CANCELLATION POLICY In the event of inclement weather, emergency or a natural disaster, INK! reserves the right to cancel or postpone the race. In the event of cancellation or postponement, there will be no refunds.
Saint Augustine, FL

Race Events & Distances

Choose from 2 race distances available for Jail Break 5K in Saint Augustine, FL. Registration includes timing, finisher medals, and post-race refreshments.

Jail Break 5K

5K (3.1 miles)
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5K (3.1 miles)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jail Break 5K

How long is the Jail Break 5K?
The Jail Break 5K covers 5K (3.1 miles).
What time does the Jail Break 5K start?
The Jail Break 5K starts at 8:00:00 AM.
Where is the Jail Break 5K located?
The Jail Break 5K takes place in Saint Augustine, FL.

Jail Break 5K VIRTUAL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jail Break 5K VIRTUAL

How long is the Jail Break 5K VIRTUAL?
The Jail Break 5K VIRTUAL covers Distance varies.
What time does the Jail Break 5K VIRTUAL start?
The Jail Break 5K VIRTUAL starts at 8:00:00 AM.
Where is the Jail Break 5K VIRTUAL located?
The Jail Break 5K VIRTUAL takes place in Saint Augustine, FL.

Registration Information

Registration is typically available online until race day (subject to capacity). Early registration is recommended for guaranteed entry and potential early bird pricing. Check with race organizers for specific event details and included amenities.

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