Schedule and packet pickup
DAY OF EVENT SCHEDULE
4:15 Packet Pick Up & Registration Opens. 5:15 Groups Stretching. 5:30 Opening Ceremony & Kiddie Fun Run/Dash. 6:00 5K. Awards Ceremony - Post Race Party – Music, dancing, food and fun!
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Race of The Runways 5K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 27, 2027
- Start time
- 5:30 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Palm Coast, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $5 · goes up to $45 on Feb 6, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Feb 27, 20275:30 PM | $40$45 after Feb 6, 2027 | 650 |
| Guest/Non-Runner After Party | – | Feb 27, 20275:30 PM | $5 | – |
| Kiddie Dash | Other | Feb 27, 20275:30 PM | $5 | – |
| Virtual 5kVirtual | 5K | Feb 27, 20275:30 PM | $40$45 after Feb 6, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Feb 6, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Run/Walk: $40 until Feb 5, then $45 until Feb 26, then $50 until Feb 27.
- Guest/Non-Runner After Party: $5 until Feb 26.
- Kiddie Dash: $5 until Feb 27.
Online registration closes Feb 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 16 percent above a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Palm Coast runs 41:29, about 13:21 a mile, based on 3 races with published results. Women typically finish in 46:36 and men in 32:51.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:53 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 5:30 PM. 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
201 Airport Road, Palm Coast, FL 32164
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (5 years)520
finishers
39:06
median (12:35 /mi)
16:51
winning time
59% / 41%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Run 4 a Cause) for Race of The Runways 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Race of The Runways 5K?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 24:05 or better, the top quarter in 29:53, and half the field in 39:06; the last tenth came in after 55:39.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 21:23 | 19:38 |
| 20-29 | 26:08 | 18:51 |
| 30-39 | 24:06 | 21:33 |
| 40-49 | 25:25 | 20:54 |
| 50-59 | 28:48 | 31:54 |
| 60-69 | 27:50 | 23:36 |
| 70+ | 37:28 | 33:56 |
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 21 percent since 2022.
431
2022
397
2023
421
2024
449
2025
520
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Race of The Runways 5K 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 431 to 520 finishers, and the median time held at 39:06.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 520 (+16%) | 39:06 | under 24:05 | 16:51 |
| 2025 | 449 (+7%) | 37:25 | under 24:34 | 17:50 |
| 2024 | 421 (+6%) | 38:53 | under 24:51 | 16:46 |
| 2023 | 397 (-8%) | 41:51 | under 26:18 | 18:01 |
| 2022 | 431 | 39:06 | under 24:10 | 17:33 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:53, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around February 27 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°F and hot years reach 85°F.
Based on 76 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 Race of The Runways 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Awards
AWARDS
Overall Male & Female Winners - Age groups include, 9 and under 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90 and up. Best Male, Female and Team “Light Up The Runway”…
Race details
- Where
- 201 Airport Road, Palm Coast, FL 32164Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 40 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 27, 2027), 2026 (Feb 28, 2026), 2025 (Feb 22, 2025), 2024 (Feb 24, 2024), 2023 (Feb 25, 2023), 2022 (Feb 26, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Race of The Runways 5K?
- Saturday, February 27, 2027, starting at 5:30 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $5 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Feb 6, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $40, entry is about 16 percent above a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
- 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?
- 5K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 520 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 39:06 and the winner ran 16:51.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:53, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 201 Airport Road, Palm Coast, FL 32164.
From the organizers
The Rotary Club of Flagler Beach is proud to present our 17th Anniversary Race of the Runways at the Flagler Executive Airport. This is a unique evening 5K where participants run or walk along illuminated airport runways under the searchlight of a circling helicopter. Join us Saturday evening, February 27, 2027 at 5:30 PM.
Participants are encouraged to add to the fun by wearing glow-in-the-dark clothing and accessories. Light-up costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Please, no glow sticks.
Registration and Packet Pick Up - Friday, February 26, 4:00-6:00 PM
Flagler Executive Airport
201 Airport Road
Palm Coast, FL 32164
Day of Registration Packet Pick Up
Saturday, February 27 starting at 4:15 PM