Florida’s fastest 5K, the MATANZAS 5000 benefits youth running programs in St. John’s County, Florida.

It is vital to our mission to support St. Johns County youth running programs. Each year, race proceeds from the Matanzas 5000 benefit track and cross-country running programs at SJC high schools and middle schools, as well as the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. This provides funding for uniforms, timing equipment, travel expenses, awards, course maintenance, and even running shoes.

We also host an annual youth running camp where we teach the fundamentals of running, teamwork, sportsmanship, and how running gives a lifetime of health and social benefits.

Since 1989, ACRR has donated more than $300,000.00 to youth running programs, all made possible by your continued support and by the generosity of our valued Matanzas 5000 sponsors.