Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Panama City Beach, FL (52) 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Panama City Beach, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Dec 26, 20268:00 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Dec 26, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Dec 26, 20268:00 AM | $65 | – |
| Marathon | Marathon | Dec 26, 20268:00 AM | $95 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $45 until Dec 26.
- 5K: $30 until Dec 26.
- Half Marathon: $65 until Dec 26.
- Marathon: $95 until Dec 26.
Online registration closes Dec 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $95, entry is about the same as a typical marathon in Florida ($95).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a marathon in Florida runs 4:35:30, about 10:30 a mile, based on 10 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:55:09 and men in 4:26:42.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:37 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 50 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
100 Conservation Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 26 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 34°F and hot years reach 74°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 6 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 100 Conservation Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32413Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 50 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 26, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Panama City Beach, FL (52)?
- Saturday, December 26, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $95, entry is about the same as a typical marathon in Florida ($95).
- 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, Half Marathon, Marathon.
- Where does it start?
- 100 Conservation Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32413.
From the organizers
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