Run 4 Health 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 3, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Niceville, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $30 on Feb 27, 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 | Apr 3, 20278:00 AM | $25$30 after Feb 27, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Feb 27, then $30 until Mar 15, then $30 until Apr 3.
Online registration closes Apr 3, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 28 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
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 6:33 AM, and the 5k Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 0 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2000 Bluewater Blvd, Niceville, FL 32578
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 (2 years)Aggregated from official results (Run 4 a Cause) for Run 4 Health. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Run 4 Health?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 25:33 or better, the top quarter in 31:02, and half the field in 41:54; the last tenth came in after 59:20.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 35:50 | 39:55 |
| 20-29 | 30:33 | 28:40 |
| 30-39 | 32:10 | 25:22 |
| 40-49 | 30:13 | 23:53 |
| 50-59 | 41:52 | 33:56 |
| 60-69 | 42:00 | 29:07 |
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 64 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
Run 4 Health 5K year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 90 to 148 finishers, and the median time rose from 38:53 to 41:54.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 148 (+64%) | 41:54 | under 25:33 | 17:09 |
| 2025 | 90 | 38:53 | under 25:07 | 18:28 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:02, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
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 April 3 the day usually runs from 59°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 75 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
- 2000 Bluewater Blvd, Niceville, FL 32578Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 0 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 3, 2027), 2026 (Apr 18, 2026), 2025 (Apr 5, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Run 4 Health?
- Saturday, April 3, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Feb 27, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 3, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $25, entry is about 28 percent below 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 148 runners finished the 5k Run/Walk; the median finish was 41:54 and the winner ran 17:09.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:02, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 2000 Bluewater Blvd, Niceville, FL 32578.
From the organizers
The 2026 Run4Health theme is Running Through the Decades. Dress in attire from your favorite decade. Best dressed individual and group prizes will be awarded.
Awards for Runners and walkers: Overall Male, Overall Female, Male and Female 1st-3rd in age groups.
The Run 4 Health 5k is presented by the Okaloosa County Community Health Improvement Partnership (OCHIP) in support of the Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast. Their mission is to support the success of every child and family through quality early education and care.
All sponsorships, donations, and event proceeds will benefit Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast and are deemed to be undesignated funds unless otherwise indicated by the donor.
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