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Run for the Beaches 5K & Fun Run/Walk 2026

Date
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Start time
8:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From Free · goes up to $50 on Oct 12, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
5K Run/Walk5KDec 12, 20268:00 AM$47$50 after Oct 12, 2026–
1 Mile Fun Run/WalkKidsDec 12, 20268:05 AM$47$55 after Oct 12, 2026–
Kids Turtle Dash (ages 4 -10)KidsDec 12, 20268:45 AMFree–

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 $50 on Oct 12, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 5K Run/Walk: $47 until Oct 11, then $50 until Dec 12.
  • 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: $47 until Oct 11, then $55 until Dec 12.
  • Kids Turtle Dash (ages 4 -10): Free until Dec 12.

Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $47, entry is about 36 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 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 7:12 AM, and the 5K 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

Gulf Front Park (10400 Gulf Blvd), Treasure Island, FL 33706

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

2025 results

All results
323
finishers
38:36
median (12:25 /mi)
16:47
winning time
67% / 33%
women / men
median 38:3618:011:04:44
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results for Run for the Beaches 5K & Fun Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Run for the Beaches 5K & Fun Run/Walk?

In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 27:20 or better, the top quarter in 32:01, and half the field in 38:36; the last tenth came in after 57:14.

Third place by age group, 2025 5K Run/Walk
AgeWomenMen
Under 20n/a34:39
20-2927:5320:45
30-3928:3917:53
40-4929:1927:30
50-5928:5727:25
60-6930:5026:55
70+45:49n/a

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 2025.

How fast is it?

Slower than most Florida 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:01, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 7 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 December 12 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 80°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Run for the Beaches 5K & Fun Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.

Parking and travel

RACE DAY PARKING

FREE RACE DAY PARKING - Parking fees will be waived from 6:30am - 12:30pm at the following parking lots. Volunteers will hand out parking passes starting at 6:30 AM. YOU MUST HAVE A PARKING PASS DISPLAYED ON YOUR DASHBOARD OR YOU WILL GET…

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Race details

Where
Gulf Front Park (10400 Gulf Blvd), Treasure Island, FL 33706Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 10 feet
Included with entry
Race Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, Kids
Editions
2026 (Dec 12, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Dec 14, 2024)

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Quick answers

When is Run for the Beaches 5K & Fun Run/Walk?
Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Oct 12, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Florida?
At $47, entry is about 36 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, Kids.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 323 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 38:36 and the winner ran 16:47.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:01, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
Where does it start?
Gulf Front Park (10400 Gulf Blvd), Treasure Island, FL 33706.

From the organizers

Start your day at the Run for the Beaches 5K & Fun Run/Walk as the morning light reveals the wide, hard-packed shoreline of Treasure Island's beaches at low tide—perfect for running.

Choose the chip-timed, out-and-back 5K or enjoy a relaxed 1-mile Fun Run/Walk. Kids can join the 100-meter Turtle Dash for a quick burst of fun!

This event supports the protection of our coastal environment and the preservation of marine life, wildlife, and seabirds—so every step makes an impact.

After you cross the finish line, the celebration begins! Enjoy live music, awards, and the Taste of Treasure Island, featuring local food favorites. Families can explore fun, hands-on activities for kids hosted by our nonprofit partners.

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