Waves of Hope 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk

Saturday, May 2, 2026 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

St Augustine, Florida

$32.80–$43.40 · 2 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and community spirit at the Waves of Hope 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk taking place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in beautiful St. Augustine, St. Johns. This exciting event is more than just a race; it's a wonderful opportunity to support the Tidal Resilience Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping children and families who have faced the loss of a parent or caregiver.

Participants can choose to either challenge themselves in the 5K or enjoy a leisurely stroll in the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Every runner and walker will receive a stylish race shirt and a finisher medal to commemorate their accomplishment. After crossing the finish line, join the lively post-race celebration at Back 40 A1A, featuring live music, delicious food, and a complimentary drink for all participants. With professional chip timing to capture your best performance and awards for top finishers by age and gender, this event promises to be a highlight of the year. Join us to run, walk, and spread hope while making a difference in our community!

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Races

Waves of Hope 5k

Incl. $3.40 Fee & Race Shirts

9:00 AM EDT

$43.40

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Waves of Hope 1Mile Shoreline Stroll

Incl. $2.80 Fee & Race Shirts

The Shoreline Stroll is a gentle, untimed 1mile walk along the beach for anyone who wants to participate in a lowerstakes, communitycentered way. Whether youre walking, strolling, looking for shells, or simply showing up in remembrance, this mile is for you. All participants receive the official race shirt and medal

9:00 AM EDT

$32.80

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Organiser's description

Join us for the Waves of Hope 5K / 1 Mile Fun Run. This is a community event benefiting the Tidal Resilience Foundation, a Northeast Florida nonprofit supporting children and families who have experienced the loss of a parent or caregiver. Your participation directly funds our oceanrooted resilience programs, including Resilience Kits, Resilience Weeks, and our upcoming Resilience Rides paddlebased healing experiences.
All 5k and 1 Mile runners and walker will receive a race shirt and finisher medal.

After crossing the finish line, head over to Back 40 A1A for the official postrace celebration, where participants can enjoy live music, great food, community, and redeem their race ticket for their first drink on the house.
Run with us, support local families, and help bring hope and healing through the lessons of the ocean.

We will be awarding our fastest runners based on age and gender. This event will be proffessionally chip timed by Florida Race Day

PACKET PICK UP IS RACE MORNING AT RACE LOCATION BETWEEN 8:00AM - 8:45 AM