Run Like the Dickens 2026 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Fernandina Beach, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run Like the Dickens 2026 | 1 Mile | Dec 12, 20268:30 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Dec 12.
Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 1-mile race in Florida ($30).
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:13 AM, and the Run Like the Dickens 2026 starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Sandbar Amelia Island at Main Beach, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 12 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°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
- Sandbar Amelia Island at Main Beach, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 20 feet
- Included with entry
- Run like the Dickens premium race T-Shirt
- Distances
- 1 Mile
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 12, 2026), 2025 (Dec 13, 2025), 2024 (Dec 14, 2024), 2023 (Dec 9, 2023), 2022 (Dec 10, 2022), 2021 (Dec 11, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Run Like the Dickens 2026?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 1-mile race in Florida ($30).
- 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile.
- Where does it start?
- Sandbar Amelia Island at Main Beach, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.
From the organizers
Run Like the Dickens 2026
Hold on to your bonnets and top hats, gather the family, and dash into the holiday spirit at this merry one-mile fun run along the beautiful shores of Amelia Island Main Beach. Whether you're racing like the Ghost of Christmas Past is close behind or simply strolling with friends and four-legged companions, this festive tradition is sure to fill your heart with laughter and Christmas cheer. Inspired by the timeless holiday spirit of A Christmas Carol, this beloved Dickens on Centre tradition returns on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at Main Beach, Amelia Island.