We were established in 1982 by a group of people who wanted to grow the sport of running in St. Augustine. They believed that establishing a running club would encourage a wide range of people to start running as a way to develop or extend healthy habits. Many great friendships were (and are) developed on Group Runs. Club meetings and other events became a source of education, where new runners would share what they have been learning, and veterans would share stories and knowledge to help others improve. It became clear that, while our roots are in running, walkers are an important part of our community. The prime objective of this association shall be the promotion and encouragement of running and the education of the public to its benefits.