U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon 2026
- Date
- Race weekend: Saturday to Sunday, December 12 to 13, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $70 on Oct 1, 2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Dec 12, 2026 | ||||
| 10K | 10K | Dec 12, 20267:30 AM | $65$70 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Dec 12, 20267:30 AM | $40$45 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Double: 10K & Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Dec 12, 20267:30 AM | $165$175 after Nov 1, 2026 | 50 |
| Double: 10K & Marathon | Marathon | Dec 12, 20267:30 AM | $185$210 after Nov 1, 2026 | 50 |
| Double: 5K & Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Dec 12, 20267:30 AM | $145$160 after Oct 1, 2026 | 50 |
| Double: 5K & Marathon | Marathon | Dec 12, 20267:30 AM | $170$185 after Oct 1, 2026 | 50 |
| Paley Walk | – | Dec 12, 20269:30 AM | Free | – |
| Sunday, Dec 13, 2026 | ||||
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Dec 13, 20266:00 AM | $115$125 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Marathon | Marathon | Dec 13, 20266:00 AM | $140$150 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Marathon Relay (Team of 4) | Relay | Dec 13, 20266:00 AM | $270$280 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 10KVirtual | 10K | Dec 13, 20267:30 AM | $40 | 50 |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Dec 13, 20267:30 AM | $40 | 50 |
| Virtual Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Dec 13, 20267:30 AM | $85 | 50 |
| Virtual MarathonVirtual | Marathon | Dec 13, 20267:30 AM | $85 | 50 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $70 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $65 until Sep 30, then $70 until Dec 10, then $75 until Dec 12.
- 5K: $40 until Sep 30, then $45 until Oct 31, then $50 until Nov 30, then $55 until Dec 10, then $60 until Dec 12.
- Double: 10K & Half Marathon: $165 until Oct 31, then $175 until Dec 10.
- Double: 10K & Marathon: $185 until Oct 31, then $210 until Dec 10.
Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $185, entry is about 95 percent above a typical marathon in Florida, which costs $95 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a marathon in Florida runs 4:35:30, about 10:30 a mile, based on 10 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:55:09 and men in 4:26:42.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:59 AM, and the 10K starts at 7:30 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
101 South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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 69°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 59°F and hot years reach 82°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
- 101 South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 10 feet
- Included with entry
- Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Relay
- 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 U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon?
- It is a race weekend, Saturday to Sunday, December 12 to 13, 2026: 10K, 5K, Half Marathon, Marathon on Saturday; Half Marathon, Marathon, Relay on Sunday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $70 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $185, entry is about 95 percent above a typical marathon in Florida, which costs $95 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, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Relay.
- Where does it start?
- 101 South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
From the organizers
The U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon is a weekend long event including of a Marathon, Marathon Relay, Half marathon, and 5K road race. The races will all start and finish near the Meyer Amphitheatre on Flagler Drive, in West Palm Beach. Race weekend is December 11 - December 13, 2026 with a 5K and 10K on Saturday morning and Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay on Sunday morning.
PACKET PICKUP
Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay
Race packets for the Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay must be picked up at the Al Packer Ford Health and Wellness Expo on
Friday December 11 (noon-6PM) or
Saturday December 12 (10AM-6PM).
Please bring the race confirmation email and a photo ID.