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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Dec 12, 20268:00 AM | $47$50 after Oct 12, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk | Kids | Dec 12, 20268:05 AM | $47$55 after Oct 12, 2026 | – |
| Kids Turtle Dash (ages 4 -10) | Kids | Dec 12, 20268:45 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $50 on Oct 12, 2026.
Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $47, entry is about 36 percent above a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
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.
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.
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.
Aggregated from official results for Run for the Beaches 5K & Fun Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
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.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 34:39 |
| 20-29 | 27:53 | 20:45 |
| 30-39 | 28:39 | 17:53 |
| 40-49 | 29:19 | 27:30 |
| 50-59 | 28:57 | 27:25 |
| 60-69 | 30:50 | 26:55 |
| 70+ | 45:49 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
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.
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.
What the organizers of Run for the Beaches 5K & Fun Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.
Parking and travel
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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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.