Join us in making a difference—become a sponsor of the Shine a Light 5K and help fight food insecurity one step at a time. Please text (248)701-8469 or email jcaudill44@gmail.com to get your logo on the back of the race shirt! STARTING LINE & FINISH LINE WILL BE AT ANASTASIA CHURCH THE RACE STARTS AT 8:00 AM! This is a 5K run through Anastasia State Park and surrounding neighborhood. The roads are covered in a hammock with lots of shade and through some of St. Johns County's most beautiful terrain. The race begins at Anastasia Church, proceeds with a run through the park with turns and hills, then through one of St. Augustine’s beautiful neighborhoods. The last leg of the run shoots the runners back Old Beach Road to the finish line at Anastasia Church. Anastasia Church is one of our community partners and they have graciously invited us to use their beautiful, shaded property in the back lot for our starting and finish line. The doors will be open for participants to use the facilitie
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Shine a Light – 5K For Epic-Cure 2026 — St. Augustine, FL
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 17.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to St. Augustine, FL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
