_ The 2026 Key West Half Marathon & 5K:

Key West, Florida | Saturday, January 17 to Sunday, January 18, 2026 | Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Fun Runs

Rated as one of the top 15 scenic half marathons in North America by Runner’s World, the Key West Half Marathon and Runfest provides the opportunity for runners and walkers to take on a half marathon, 10K, 8K, 5K, Papa’s Pilar Rum Stroll, the Key West Beach N’ Beer Mile, the Big Pecker Challenge, and the Lil’ Pecker Challenge!

The half marathon, 10K, 8K, and 5K routes take participants along the scenic Key West Waterfront with views of the ocean throughout. Participants of the Big Pecker Challenge will take part in the 5K, 10K, and half marathon, receiving medals for all three races in addition to a Big Pecker Challenge medal! Those who take part in the Lil’ Pecker Challenge will participate in the 5K, 8K, and 10K distances, and will be awarded a medal for each distance run, as well as a one-of-a-kind Lil’ Pecker Hat. 

The Papa’s Pilar Rum Stroll will take participants across six popular locations in Old Town Key West with a Papa’s Pilar Rum Drink to enjoy at each stop, while the Beer Mile will feature a run on the beautiful Key West beach with four beer stops along the way. After completing the mile run and tasting four beers, participants will be rewarded with a custom shirt. Thousands of runners are expected to take part in the festivities over the weekend.

Race day will be concluded with the Cool Down and Recover Pool Party at the Gates Hotel with live music and drink specials!

Packet Pickup - Half Shell Raw Bar
Friday, Jan. 16: 2 - 7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 17: 1 - 6 p.m.

Race Times
Saturday, Jan. 17
7 a.m. - 5K and 10K start time

Sunday, Jan. 18
7 a.m. - Half marathon start time
7:15 a.m. - 8K start time
1 - 5 p.m. - Papa’s Pilar Rum Stroll
3 p.m. - Beach N’ Beer Mile start time
4 - 6 p.m. - Cool Down and Recover Pool Party and Farewell Party

Participant Perks
Custom race t-shirts
Custom medals
Various prizes for costume contests and raffles

Awards
Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, top three master male and female finishers, and top three male and female finishers in each age group.