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Best Damn Race Safety Harbor 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 6, 2027
- Start time
- 7:05 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Safety Harbor, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $70 on Dec 31, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Likely to sell out. 1,022 finished the 5K in 2026, and this year's cap is 1,200.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Feb 6, 20277:05 AM | $55$70 after Dec 31, 2026 | 1,200 |
| Double Challenge (5K + 10K) | 15K | Feb 6, 20277:05 AM | $80$125 after Dec 31, 2026 | 400 |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Feb 6, 20277:35 AM | $70$125 after Dec 31, 2026 | 1,000 |
| 5K | 5K | Feb 6, 20279:15 AM | $40$60 after Dec 31, 2026 | 1,200 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 10K fee goes up to $70 on Dec 31, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $55 until Dec 30, then $70 until Feb 6.
- Double Challenge (5K + 10K): $80 until Dec 30, then $125 until Feb 6.
- Half Marathon: $70 until Dec 30, then $125 until Feb 6.
- 5K: $40 until Dec 30, then $60 until Feb 6.
Online registration closes Feb 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $70, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Florida ($65).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Florida runs 2:18:45, about 10:35 a mile, based on 55 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:25:55 and men in 2:07:02.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:15 AM, and the 10K starts at 7:05 AM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
110 Veterans Memorial Ln, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
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 (6 years)5K
1,022
finishers
36:33
median (11:46 /mi)
16:32
winning time
61% / 39%
women / men
10K
883
finishers
1:06:27
median (10:42 /mi)
34:22
winning time
67% / 33%
women / men
Half Marathon
474
finishers
2:11:56
median (10:04 /mi)
1:13:26
winning time
53% / 47%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Endurance Sports Timing) for Best Damn Race Safety Harbor. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Best Damn Race Safety Harbor?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:55 or better, the top quarter in 30:34, and half the field in 36:33; the last tenth came in after 55:23.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 51:06 or better, the top quarter in 58:18, and half the field in 1:06:27; the last tenth came in after 1:33:47.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:43:58 or better, the top quarter in 1:56:25, and half the field in 2:11:56; the last tenth came in after 2:51:05.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:43 | 20:40 |
| 20-29 | 25:43 | 18:37 |
| 30-39 | 18:30 | 19:56 |
| 40-49 | 23:41 | 19:53 |
| 50-59 | 24:40 | 22:11 |
| 60-69 | 28:06 | 24:05 |
| 70+ | 32:54 | 27:51 |
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
About the same size since 2021.
2,563
2021
2,649
2022
3,015
2023
2,969
2024
2,744
2025
2,618
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Best Damn Race Safety Harbor 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2026, the field went from 1,069 to 1,022 finishers, and the median time dropped from 37:57 to 36:33.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,022 (-9%) | 36:33 | under 25:55 | 16:32 |
| 2025 | 1,126 (same) | 37:23 | under 25:44 | 16:27 |
| 2024 | 1,129 (-13%) | 37:44 | under 26:02 | 14:54 |
| 2023 | 1,292 (+15%) | 35:17 | under 24:47 | 15:35 |
| 2022 | 1,127 (+5%) | 35:07 | under 24:29 | 15:36 |
| 2021 | 1,069 | 37:57 | under 26:48 | 16:43 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:34, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here are about average.
- 10K: Slower than most Florida 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 58:18, against 55:44 in a typical Florida 10K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: About average for Florida half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:56:25, against 1:58:19 in a typical Florida half marathon, so times here are about average.
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 February 6 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 14% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 65 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Best Damn Race Safety Harbor cover on their registration page, in brief.
Rules and FAQ
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Race details
- Where
- 110 Veterans Memorial Ln, Safety Harbor, FL 34695Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 40 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 6, 2027), 2026 (Feb 7, 2026), 2025 (Feb 1, 2025), 2024 (Jan 20, 2024), 2023 (Feb 4, 2023), 2022 (Feb 5, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Best Damn Race Safety Harbor?
- Saturday, February 6, 2027, starting at 7:05 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $70 on Dec 31, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $70, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Florida ($65).
- 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.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 1,022 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 36:33 and the winner ran 16:32.
- Does it sell out?
- It can. 1,022 runners finished the 5K in 2026, close to this year's cap of 1,200, so register early.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:34, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 110 Veterans Memorial Ln, Safety Harbor, FL 34695.
From the organizers
Registration Opens on Wednesday, April 29th at Noon (12 pm ET)!
The 15th Annual Best Damn Race Safety Harbor features a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon on Saturday, February 6, 2027. Best Damn Race ® is a running series created for runners by runners. Our goal is to provide a big-race experience at a local-race price. It doesn’t matter if you are an elite runner, a first-timer, a walker, or using a baby jogger; we want you to have the best DAMN race experience.
Saturday 2.6.27
10K @ 7:05 am
Half @ 7:35 am
5K @ 9:15 am