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Daytona Beach’s Easter Beach Run 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 27, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Daytona Beach, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $40 on Mar 17, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Likely to sell out. 363 finished the Other in 2026, and this year's cap is 328.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mile Run/Walk | Other | Mar 27, 20279:00 AM | $35$40 after Mar 17, 2027 | 328 |
| 4 Mile Run/Walk | Other | Mar 27, 20279:00 AM | $35$40 after Mar 17, 2027 | 438 |
| Kids Run Fun - 100 Yards 6-7 years Old | Kids | Mar 27, 202710:15 AM | $20 | 10 |
| Kids Run Fun - 1/4 mile Yards 8-9 years Old | Kids | Mar 27, 202710:15 AM | $20 | 5 |
| Kids Run Fun - 50 Yards 3-5 years Old | Kids | Mar 27, 202710:15 AM | $20 | 5 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Other fee goes up to $40 on Mar 17, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 2 Mile Run/Walk and 4 Mile Run/Walk: $35 until Mar 16, then $40 until Mar 27.
- Kids Run Fun - 100 Yards 6-7 years Old and Kids Run Fun - 1/4 mile Yards 8-9 years Old and Kids Run Fun - 50 Yards 3-5 years Old: $20 until Mar 27.
Online registration closes Mar 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:21 AM, and the 2 Mile Run/Walk starts at 9:00 AM. 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, 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)4 Mile Run/Walk
363
finishers
43:59
median (11:00 /mi)
22:56
winning time
58% / 42%
women / men
2 Mile Run/Walk
300
finishers
28:41
median (14:21 /mi)
11:43
winning time
64% / 36%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Run 4 a Cause) for Daytona Beach’s Easter Beach Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Daytona Beach’s Easter Beach Run?
At the 2026 4 Mile Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 31:45 or better, the top quarter in 35:36, and half the field in 43:59; the last tenth came in after 1:07:36.
At the 2026 2 Mile Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 17:50 or better, the top quarter in 22:11, and half the field in 28:41; the last tenth came in after 42:51.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 39:18 | 28:09 |
| 20-29 | 32:36 | 27:25 |
| 30-39 | 35:25 | 29:26 |
| 40-49 | 30:12 | 27:38 |
| 50-59 | 34:58 | 32:47 |
| 60-69 | 41:15 | 31:26 |
| 70+ | 56:00 | 38:26 |
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 38 percent since 2022.
481
2022
473
2023
582
2024
627
2025
663
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Daytona Beach’s Easter Beach Run Other year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 262 to 363 finishers, and the median time dropped from 47:39 to 43:59.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 363 (+4%) | 43:59 | under 31:45 | 22:56 |
| 2025 | 349 (+2%) | 46:15 | under 31:49 | 23:37 |
| 2024 | 343 (+44%) | 46:12 | under 33:12 | 23:34 |
| 2023 | 239 (-9%) | 45:41 | under 33:09 | 23:17 |
| 2022 | 262 | 47:39 | under 34:26 | 23:55 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 27 the day usually runs from 63°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°F and hot years reach 84°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Daytona Beach’s Easter Beach Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Parking and travel
PARKING
Important Parking Information. Parking is available at the Ocean Walk Parking Garage for a fee.
Race details
- Where
- 70 Boardwalk, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, Daytona Beach, FL 32118Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 20 feet
- Results posted by the race
- History of Results
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 27, 2027), 2026 (Apr 4, 2026), 2025 (Apr 19, 2025), 2024 (Mar 30, 2024), 2023 (Apr 8, 2023), 2022 (Apr 16, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Daytona Beach’s Easter Beach Run?
- Saturday, March 27, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Mar 17, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- 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?
- Kids, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 363 runners finished the 4 Mile Run/Walk; the median finish was 43:59 and the winner ran 22:56.
- Does it sell out?
- It can. 363 runners finished the Other in 2026, close to this year's cap of 328, so register early.
- Where does it start?
- 70 Boardwalk, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, Daytona Beach, FL 32118.
From the organizers
EVENT OVERVIEW
This festive, Easter-themed beach run was established in 1967 by the City of Daytona Beach. The race was first held on Easter Sunday to provide an activity for visiting college students and is now the oldest consecutive footrace in the State of Florida.
Participants will enjoy a scenic run on the World’s Most Famous Beach while traveling out and back for the 4-mile race, 2-mile fun run or health walk. Kids are also welcome to participate in the 1/4-mile race, 100 and 50-yard dash.
Schedule of Events
6:15 a.m. - Packet Pickup Opens
6:45 a.m. - Line Dance Warm-up
7:30 a.m. - 4 mile & 2 mile Start together at the same time
8:30 a.m. - Kids Race