AdventHealth Moonlight Beach Run 2027
- Date
- Saturday, January 9, 2027
- Start time
- 4:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Daytona Beach, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $39 · goes up to $55 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Run | 10K | Jan 9, 20274:00 PM | $49$55 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 15K Bandshell Challenge | 15K | Jan 9, 20274:00 PM | $79$89 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Jan 9, 20275:45 PM | $39$45 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 15K Bandshell Challenge Virtual Race - Run RemotelyVirtual | 15K | Jan 9, 20274:30 PM | $65 | – |
| 5K or 10K Virtual Race - Run RemotelyVirtual | 10K | Jan 9, 20274:30 PM | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $55 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K Run: $49 until Sep 30, then $55 until Dec 31, then $65 until Jan 8, then $75 until Jan 9.
- 15K Bandshell Challenge: $79 until Sep 30, then $89 until Dec 31, then $105 until Jan 8, then $120 until Jan 9.
- 5K Run/Walk: $39 until Sep 30, then $45 until Dec 31, then $49 until Jan 8, then $55 until Jan 9.
Online registration closes Jan 9, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $79, entry is about 58 percent above a typical 15K in Florida, which costs $50 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:18 AM, and the 10K Run starts at 4:00 PM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
70 Boardwalk, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (5 years)5K Run/Walk
10K Run
15K Bandshell Challenge
Aggregated from official results (Sommer Sports) for AdventHealth Moonlight Beach Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at AdventHealth Moonlight Beach Run?
At the 2026 5K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 28:41 or better, the top quarter in 33:24, and half the field in 41:03; the last tenth came in after 58:57.
At the 2026 10K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 55:08 or better, the top quarter in 1:00:24, and half the field in 1:08:16; the last tenth came in after 1:36:59.
At the 2026 15K Bandshell Challenge, the fastest tenth finished in 1:23:48 or better, the top quarter in 1:31:54, and half the field in 1:43:17; the last tenth came in after 2:25:01.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 31:43 | 23:40 |
| 20-29 | 28:14 | 22:52 |
| 30-39 | 28:57 | 24:51 |
| 40-49 | 28:32 | 26:16 |
| 50-59 | 29:56 | 25:55 |
| 60-69 | 33:19 | 27:43 |
| 70+ | 39:30 | 35:15 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 78 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
AdventHealth Moonlight Beach Run 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 276 to 506 finishers, and the median time dropped from 41:52 to 41:03.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 506 (+24%) | 41:03 | under 28:41 | 20:12 |
| 2025 | 408 (-5%) | 39:01 | under 27:01 | 19:51 |
| 2024 | 430 (+9%) | 41:08 | under 27:54 | 19:49 |
| 2023 | 393 (+42%) | 41:16 | under 27:58 | 21:10 |
| 2022 | 276 | 41:52 | under 28:38 | 15:47 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 33:24, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 11 percent slower.
- 10K: Slower than most Florida 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 1:00:24, against 55:44 in a typical Florida 10K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
- 15K: Slower than most Florida 15Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 15K field finished under 1:31:54, against 1:23:01 in a typical Florida 15K, so times here run 11 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around January 9 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 77°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 70 Boardwalk, Daytona Beach, FL 32118Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 20 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, 15K
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 9, 2027), 2026 (Jan 10, 2026), 2025 (Jan 18, 2025), 2024 (Jan 20, 2024), 2023 (Feb 4, 2023), 2022 (Jan 1, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is AdventHealth Moonlight Beach Run?
- Saturday, January 9, 2027, starting at 4:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $39 before processing fees, and rises to $55 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jan 9, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $79, entry is about 58 percent above a typical 15K in Florida, which costs $50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, 15K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 506 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 41:03 and the winner ran 20:12.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 33:24, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 11 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 70 Boardwalk, Daytona Beach, FL 32118.
From the organizers
Enjoy an early evening run along the World's Most Famous Beach at the 7th Annual Moonlight Beach Run! Two distances are offered, a 10K and a 5K, or race both and earn a 3rd bonus medal with the 15K Bandshell Challenge. All courses are out and back on the hard packed sand of Daytona Beach. All participants receive a long sleeve T-shirt and finishers for all events receive a super cool finisher medal.