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Daytona Beach’s Easter Beach Run 2027

Date
Saturday, March 27, 2027
Start time
9:00 AM start (New York)
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

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
2 Mile Run/WalkOtherMar 27, 20279:00 AM$35$40 after Mar 17, 2027328
4 Mile Run/WalkOtherMar 27, 20279:00 AM$35$40 after Mar 17, 2027438
Kids Run Fun - 100 Yards 6-7 years OldKidsMar 27, 202710:15 AM$2010
Kids Run Fun - 1/4 mile Yards 8-9 years OldKidsMar 27, 202710:15 AM$205
Kids Run Fun - 50 Yards 3-5 years OldKidsMar 27, 202710:15 AM$205

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.

4 Mile Run/Walk

363
finishers
43:59
median (11:00 /mi)
22:56
winning time
58% / 42%
women / men
median 43:5926:121:18:28
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

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.

Third place by age group, 2026 4 Mile Run/Walk
AgeWomenMen
Under 2039:1828:09
20-2932:3627:25
30-3935:2529:26
40-4930:1227:38
50-5934:5832:47
60-6941:1531:26
70+56:0038:26

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.

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.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2026363 (+4%)43:59under 31:4522:56
2025349 (+2%)46:15under 31:4923:37
2024343 (+44%)46:12under 33:1223:34
2023239 (-9%)45:41under 33:0923:17
202226247:39under 34:2623:55

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.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pick-up Information

Coming soon! Will be posted 1-2 weeks before race day.

Parking and travel

PARKING

Important Parking Information. Parking is available at the Ocean Walk Parking Garage for a fee.

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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

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