Key West Half 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 22, 2026
- Start time
- 6:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Key West, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $45 · goes up to $105 on Oct 16, 2026
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key West Half - Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Nov 22, 20266:00 AM | $85$105 after Oct 16, 2026 | – |
| Key West Half - Relay | Relay | Nov 22, 20266:00 AM | $100$125 after Oct 16, 2026 | – |
| Key West Half - 5K | 5K | Nov 22, 20267:00 AM | $45$55 after Oct 16, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $105 on Oct 16, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Key West Half - Half Marathon: $85 until Oct 15, then $105 until Nov 1, then $125 until Nov 22.
- Key West Half - Relay: $100 until Oct 15, then $125 until Nov 1, then $150 until Nov 22.
- Key West Half - 5K: $45 until Oct 15, then $55 until Nov 1, then $65 until Nov 22.
Online registration closes Nov 22, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $85, entry is about 31 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 6:47 AM, and the Key West Half - Half Marathon starts at 6:00 AM. The start sits about 10 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1000 Atlantic Blvd., Key West, FL 33040
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 November 22 the day usually runs from 67°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 58°F and hot years reach 84°F.
Based on 80 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
- 1000 Atlantic Blvd., Key West, FL 33040Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 10 feet
- Distances
- 5K, Half Marathon, Relay
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 22, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Key West Half?
- Sunday, November 22, 2026, starting at 6:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees, and rises to $105 on Oct 16, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 22, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $85, entry is about 31 percent above a typical half marathon in Florida, which costs $65 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Half Marathon, Relay.
- Where does it start?
- 1000 Atlantic Blvd., Key West, FL 33040.
From the organizers
Most finish lines give you a medal.
This one gives you a story.
It starts in Key West, where the ocean frames the course, the island wakes up around you, and the road ahead feels like an invitation.
Choose the Half Marathon, the 5K, or share the miles with a teammate in the Half Marathon Relay. Run for a personal best. Run to prove something to yourself. Or run simply because some experiences are worth saying yes to.
On November 22, 2026, you will arrive as a runner.
You will leave with a story only Key West could give you.
Race the Keys.