Spend your Halloween weekend making a break from St. Augustine’s Authentic Old Jail at the 2018 Jail Break 5K. Runners will enjoy a beautiful 5K to the Atlantic Ocean, facing a treacherous climb over the Vilano Bridge as they flee from custody. If you don’t want to run, be a part of the team, enjoy the fruits of no labor, and donate at the 0.0! This race and party are the perfect way to spend a gorgeous fall weekend and add a little extra fun to your Halloween festivities.
THE BASICS
The race will take place on Saturday, October 27 beginning at 8am. The race will kick off at the Authentic Old Jail, located at 167 San Marco Avenue. The course follows San Marco Avenue before making a sharp turn onto the Vilano Bridge and ending at Vilano Beach. This race is on a USATF certified course, with chip timing and live results. Costumes are encouraged, so get in the spirit of the holiday! There is also a full trolley system from Old Town Trolley for spectators and participants.
THE PARTY
Right after the runners make their escape, the 0.0 Party kicks off! The party will feature a huge costume party with prizes, live music from Davis & the Loose Canons, brews from Ancient City Brewery, Spice & Tea Exchange Bloody Marys, fresh coffee & hot chocolate from The Kookaburra, and the VeloFest bike rodeo. The bike rodeo will let the little ones get fitted with helmets and lights for their bikes and will feature Rob Nolli’s BMX Trickstar show.
This year, there will also be a special trick or treat event for your friends and family while they wait! Get ready for candy, pumpkin decorating and a few tricks. Please bring at least one canned/boxed item for St. Francis House Pantry. No cost to enter but the first 50 kids registered will receive a free shirt! Trick or Treat Old Town will happen from 8:05-9:30am.
REGISTRATION
Registration for the 5K is $35 and registration for the 0.0 Party is $25. Registration ends on October 26 at 6am. Want to save? Find three friends, create a team name and register that online, share your name with friends, family, and co-workers and all members will pay only $15! Registration for Trick or Treat Old Town is free. You can register by visiting here.
For more information on the Jail Break 5K, visit www.escapefromstaugustine.com. Images via Jail Break 5K.