
From the Organizer
Run through the beautiful community streets and paved Nocatee Greenway Trails, starting and finishing near the Splash Water Park. Then stick around for our Family Fun Fest, with food, games, and so much fun!
This event supports Faithful Servant Missions in providing for the needs of children in Costa Rica. Specifically, FSM seeks to improve the physical, educational and spiritual health of the communities they serve. For more information on FSM, please visit www.faithfulservantmissions.org.
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The RUN WITH A MISSION will be Saturday, February 28nd, 2026. Second Wind Race Timing (www.secondwindtiming.com) will provide professional timing for the 5K and 10K races. Awards will be given for top finishers overall and in various age groups.
This event provides a significant impact in the lives of those we serve with the help of many friends, family, church and business partners. Thank you for your continued support! Together we can help make a difference.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
70°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jacksonville Beach, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
8 ft
Nearest Airport
UST
Northeast Florida Regional Airport · 15 mi
Major Hub
JAX
Jacksonville International Airport · 29 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at FSM RUN WITH A MISSION (5K/10K), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
FIT STREET MARKET SUMMER SUNSET RUN/WALK 5K & 10K
8 miles away
First Coast Kids Swim Run Race
12 miles away
Momentum Miles That Matter 5k
8 miles away
The Frozen Banana 5k / 10k and 1 mile fun run
5 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
FSM RUN WITH A MISSION (5K/10K)
Feb 27, 2027