Save the Date: 11th Annual Run for Peace 5K — 8 a.m. Saturday, April 5.

Last year, nearly 500 runners and walkers took part in the event, helping us raise thousands in funds for our nonprofit agency,

We hope you’ll join us again this year at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier for a fun morning of friendly competition, along with vendors, music and prizes for the winning runners at the finish line.

Participants of all ages and skill levels can take part, either as runners or walkers — and all receive a Run for Peace 5k t-shirt and finisher’s medal.

If your company is interested in sponsoring our 2025 5K Race for Peace, or for other sponsorship opportunities, contact Betty Griffin Center Development Director Kenlie Herring at (904) 808-8544, ext: 207 or by email at kenlieh@bettygriffincenter.org.

Also, thanks to all our 2024 sponsors: Mastercraft Builder Group, KeHE Cares, Pearmid Properties, Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation, Main Event, Herbie Wiles Insurance, VyStar Credit Union, Volkswagen St. Augustine, Walmart Foundation, Ascension St. Vincents, Atlantic Automotive, Farghaly Medical & Spa, Hallett Insurance, Coldwell Banker/Vanguard Realty, Funkytown, St. Augustine Beach Police, Proshow DJ, EasySociAbility, and Wayne Scott Fusco Photography.

(Check out video of the race start here, along with other short video clips from the 5K Run on our YouTube channel.)