March for the Mission 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 6, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Panama City Beach, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $65 on Nov 16, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March for the Mission - Threshhold 12 Mile Ruck (age group awards for weight carriers: 30lbs for men, 20lbs for women) | Other | Feb 6, 20277:00 AM | $60$65 after Nov 16, 2026 | – |
| March for the Mission - Endurance Event - 6 Mile Walk, Run or Ruck | 10K | Feb 6, 20277:15 AM | $40$45 after Nov 16, 2026 | – |
| March for the Mission - Sprint Event - 1.7 Mile Walk, Run or Ruck | Other | Feb 6, 20277:30 AM | $30$35 after Nov 16, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $65 on Nov 16, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- March for the Mission - Threshhold 12 Mile Ruck (age group awards for weight carriers: 30lbs for men, 20lbs for women): $60 until Nov 16, then $65 until Jan 31, then $70 until Feb 5.
- March for the Mission - Endurance Event - 6 Mile Walk, Run or Ruck: $40 until Nov 16, then $45 until Jan 31, then $50 until Feb 5.
- March for the Mission - Sprint Event - 1.7 Mile Walk, Run or Ruck: $30 until Nov 16, then $35 until Jan 31, then $40 until Feb 5.
Online registration closes Feb 5, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 11 percent below a typical 10K in Florida, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Florida runs 1:05:09, about 10:29 a mile, based on 139 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:09:29 and men in 58:41.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:31 AM, and the March for the Mission - Threshhold 12 Mile Ruck (age group awards for weight carriers: 30lbs for men, 20lbs for women) starts at 7:00 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 February 6 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 73°F.
Based on 65 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
- 100 Conservation Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32413Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 50 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 10K, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 6, 2027)
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Quick answers
- When is March for the Mission?
- Saturday, February 6, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $65 on Nov 16, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 5, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $40, entry is about 11 percent below a typical 10K in Florida, which costs $45 right now.
- 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?
- 10K, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 100 Conservation Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32413.
From the organizers
This November, lace up your shoes, shoulder your ruck, and move with purpose at March for the Mission, a patriotic walk, run, and ruck benefiting the Panama City Rescue Mission!
Held in honor of Veterans Day, this event brings our community together to celebrate courage, service, sacrifice, and hope. Participants may choose from three challenges:
Sprint – 1.7 Mile Walk, Run, or Ruck
A family-friendly course perfect for beginners, walkers, and supporters of all ages.
Endurance – 6 Mile Walk, Run, or Ruck
A longer challenge for participants ready to test their endurance while supporting the Mission.
Threshold – 12 Mile Ruck