Don't Panic 2K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, June 5, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Daytona Beach, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $4.20 · goes up to $8 on Jan 4, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2K Loop Walk/Run | Other | Jun 5, 20277:00 AM | $4.20$8 after Jan 4, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $8 on Jan 4, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $4.20 until Jan 3, then $8 until May 2, then $10 until Jun 5.
Online registration closes Jun 5, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:24 AM, and the 2K Loop Walk/Run starts at 7:00 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
260 Daytona Blvd D-410, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2024 results
All results (2 years)Aggregated from official results (Runner's High Timing and Race Management LLC) for Don't Panic 2K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Don't Panic 2K?
In 2024, the fastest tenth finished in 39:42 or better, the top quarter in 1:15:09, and half the field in 1:56:27; the last tenth came in after 3:53:56.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:54 | 24:46 |
| 20-29 | 40:41 | 2:21:36 |
| 30-39 | 14:54 | 1:35:15 |
| 40-49 | 51:23 | 1:14:46 |
| 50-59 | 28:25 | 47:15 |
| 60-69 | 1:16:39 | 1:27:05 |
| 70+ | n/a | 1:37:57 |
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 2024.
Finishers by year
Up 154 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Don't Panic 2K Other year by year
From 2023 to 2024, the field went from 98 to 249 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:02:32 to 1:56:27.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 249 (+154%) | 1:56:27 | under 39:42 | 5:27 |
| 2023 | 98 | 2:02:32 | under 43:25 | 13:34 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around June 5 the day usually runs from 73°F at dawn to 85°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 42% of days. Cold snaps dip to 69°F and hot years reach 93°F.
Based on 60 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
- 260 Daytona Blvd D-410, Daytona Beach, FL 32114Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 40 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Jun 5, 2027), 2026 (May 30, 2026), 2025 (May 31, 2025), 2024 (Jun 1, 2024), 2023 (Jun 3, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Don't Panic 2K?
- Saturday, June 5, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $4.20 before processing fees, and rises to $8 on Jan 4, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jun 5, 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?
- Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2024, 249 runners finished the 2K Loop lap race; the median finish was 1:56:27 and the winner ran 5:27.
- Where does it start?
- 260 Daytona Blvd D-410, Daytona Beach, FL 32114.
From the organizers
Welcome to The Running Elements' Annual Don't Panic 42K/2K. This is a lap race on a 2K course starting at The Running Elements store and goes around ONE DAYTONA property. Run one lap, run 21 laps, walk a lap, or anywhere in between.
Runners, Walkers and Spectators are invited to come join us for the party with food, drinks and all your favorite running people.
Just remember to bring your towel and Don't Panic!
Large Selection of Shoe Demo options from store brands. Walk or run a lap in demo pair of shoes.
Shoe Demo & Expo is 8am-noon in front of the store.
Route is on sidewalks around property and include pedestrian bridge ramps.