Cocoa Beach Half Marathon 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Start time
- 6:45 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Cocoa Beach, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $85
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa Beach Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Nov 15, 20266:45 AM | $110 | – |
| Cocoa Beach 10K | 10K | Nov 15, 20267:45 AM | $85 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Cocoa Beach Half Marathon: $110 until Nov 11.
- Cocoa Beach 10K: $85 until Nov 11.
Online registration closes Nov 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $110, entry is about 69 percent above a typical half marathon in Florida, which costs $65 right now.
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 6:44 AM, and the Cocoa Beach Half Marathon starts at 6:45 AM. The start sits about 0 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1500 N Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (3 years)Cocoa Beach 10K
Cocoa Beach Half Marathon
Aggregated from official results (Run 4 a Cause) for Cocoa Beach Half Marathon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Cocoa Beach Half Marathon?
At the 2025 Cocoa Beach 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 52:48 or better, the top quarter in 1:01:25, and half the field in 1:11:33; the last tenth came in after 1:39:05.
At the 2025 Cocoa Beach Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:48:43 or better, the top quarter in 2:05:23, and half the field in 2:21:42; the last tenth came in after 2:55:34.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 58:41 | 51:42 |
| 20-29 | 59:14 | 46:31 |
| 30-39 | 55:24 | 42:00 |
| 40-49 | 54:55 | 50:52 |
| 50-59 | 57:04 | 53:24 |
| 60-69 | 1:06:21 | 55:12 |
| 70+ | 1:31:42 | 1:21:05 |
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 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 13 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Cocoa Beach Half Marathon 10K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 295 to 310 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:09:02 to 1:11:33.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 310 (+20%) | 1:11:33 | under 52:48 | 38:09 |
| 2024 | 259 (-12%) | 1:16:14 | under 54:22 | 33:56 |
| 2023 | 295 | 1:09:02 | under 53:54 | 38:51 |
From each year's official results for the 10K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Florida 10Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 1:01:25, against 55:44 in a typical Florida 10K, so times here run 10 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: Slower than most Florida half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 2:05:23, against 1:58:19 in a typical Florida half marathon, so times here run 6 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 November 15 the day usually runs from 65°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°F and hot years reach 82°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
- 1500 N Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 0 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 15, 2026), 2025 (Nov 2, 2025), 2024 (Nov 10, 2024), 2023 (Oct 21, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Cocoa Beach Half Marathon?
- Sunday, November 15, 2026, starting at 6:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $85 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $110, entry is about 69 percent above a typical half marathon in Florida, which costs $65 right now.
- 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?
- 10K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 310 runners finished the Cocoa Beach 10K; the median finish was 1:11:33 and the winner ran 38:09.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 1:01:25, against 55:44 in a typical Florida 10K, so times here run 10 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 1500 N Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931.
From the organizers
Off the coast you are very likely to see fishing boats, giant cruise ships, porpoises and diving birds. Once off the beach, you will head back onto A1A and a fabulous finish on I Dream of Jeannie Lane!
Amenities will include a few musical acts along the course, commemorative hats, and a one-of-a-kind custom made and big and bold medals.
There is a 3 hour time limit for the half marathon and a 2 hour time limit for the 10k.
Online registration closes on November 11th, 2026 @ 11:59pm. A limited number of registrations will be accepted IN PERSON at packet pickup on Saturday, November 14th.