Rotary Runs The Beach 2027 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 6, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Jan 28, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Run/Walk | 1 Mile | Mar 6, 20278:00 AM | $30$35 after Jan 28, 2027 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Mar 6, 20278:00 AM | $35$40 after Jan 28, 2027 | – |
| 5K - VirtualVirtual | 5K | Mar 6, 20278:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 1 Mile fee goes up to $35 on Jan 28, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1 Mile Run/Walk: $30 until Jan 27, then $35 until Feb 15, then $40 until Mar 6.
- 5K: $35 until Jan 27, then $40 until Feb 15, then $45 until Mar 6.
Online registration closes Mar 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Florida ($34.50).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Florida runs 37:38, about 12:07 a mile, based on 1,089 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:57 and men in 33:05.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:52 AM, and the 1 Mile Run/Walk starts at 8:00 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
Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
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)Aggregated from official results for Rotary Runs The Beach 2027. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Rotary Runs The Beach 2027?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 23:05 or better, the top quarter in 26:28, and half the field in 31:29; the last tenth came in after 48:43.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 22:50 | 19:45 |
| 20-29 | 29:08 | 23:33 |
| 30-39 | 30:02 | 22:52 |
| 40-49 | 25:35 | 25:52 |
| 50-59 | 27:49 | 26:25 |
| 60-69 | 37:10 | 26:28 |
| 70+ | 34:53 | 34:58 |
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 29 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Rotary Runs The Beach 2027 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 190 to 245 finishers, and the median time dropped from 35:37 to 31:29.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 245 (-2%) | 31:29 | under 23:05 | 17:44 |
| 2025 | 251 (-9%) | 33:19 | under 24:16 | 18:08 |
| 2024 | 276 (+66%) | 33:34 | under 24:13 | 19:12 |
| 2023 | 166 (-13%) | 35:09 | under 25:53 | 19:17 |
| 2022 | 190 | 35:37 | under 25:29 | 20:17 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 26:28, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 12 percent faster.
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 March 6 the day usually runs from 63°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 54°F and hot years reach 84°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.
Race details
- Where
- Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 10 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 6, 2027), 2026 (Mar 14, 2026), 2025 (Mar 15, 2025), 2024 (Mar 9, 2024), 2023 (Mar 18, 2023), 2022 (Mar 26, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Rotary Runs The Beach 2027?
- Saturday, March 6, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Jan 28, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Florida ($34.50).
- 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 245 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 31:29 and the winner ran 17:44.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 26:28, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 12 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785.
From the organizers
The 8th annual 'Rotary Runs The Beach' takes place on scenic Indian Rocks Beach, Saturday, March 6th, 2027 with a 5K timed/chipped race, 1-mile family fun run / walk or a virtual run this year. Running on the beach is as beautiful as ever!
A special thanks to our main sponsor The Original Crabby Bill's restaurant! Proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club of Indian Rocks projects that support both local and international causes within Rotary’s mission of "Service Above Self."
The 5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run: