YLS 5K Run for Veterans Rights 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $45 on Oct 6, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YLS 5K in Person | 5K | Nov 7, 20267:30 AM | $40$45 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
| YLS 5K Run/Walk - Youth Registration | 5K | Nov 7, 20267:30 AM | $20$25 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Oct 6, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- YLS 5K in Person: $40 until Oct 5, then $45 until Nov 1, then $50 until Nov 7.
- YLS 5K Run/Walk - Youth Registration: $20 until Oct 5, then $25 until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 16 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 West Palm Beach runs 37:44, about 12:09 a mile, based on 15 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:38 and men in 32:37.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:33 AM, and the YLS 5K in Person starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Okeeheelee Park, West Palm Beach, FL 33413
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 (4 years)Aggregated from official results for YLS 5K Run for Veterans Rights. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at YLS 5K Run for Veterans Rights?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:32 or better, the top quarter in 28:56, and half the field in 37:48; the last tenth came in after 58:18.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 50:29 | 38:48 |
| 20-29 | 30:03 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 26:37 | 23:10 |
| 40-49 | 28:41 | 23:28 |
| 50-59 | 35:11 | 26:31 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 40:04 |
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.
Finishers by year
Up 153 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
YLS 5K Run for Veterans Rights 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 53 to 134 finishers, and the median time rose from 33:09 to 37:48.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 134 (+17%) | 37:48 | under 24:32 | 18:46 |
| 2024 | 115 (+34%) | 35:52 | under 23:39 | 19:00 |
| 2023 | 86 (+62%) | 36:58 | under 25:01 | 18:24 |
| 2022 | 53 | 33:09 | under 24:12 | 19:15 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:56, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
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 November 7 the day usually runs from 70°F at dawn to 82°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 58°F and hot years reach 85°F.
Based on 70 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
- Okeeheelee Park, West Palm Beach, FL 33413Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 40 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 8, 2025), 2024 (Nov 2, 2024), 2023 (Nov 4, 2023), 2022 (Sep 10, 2022), 2019 (Mar 30, 2019)
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Quick answers
- When is YLS 5K Run for Veterans Rights?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 6, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $40, entry is about 16 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 134 runners finished the YLS 5K in Person; the median finish was 37:48 and the winner ran 18:46.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:56, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Okeeheelee Park, West Palm Beach, FL 33413.
From the organizers
Welcome to the YLS In-Person 5K at Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach!
Park Address: 7715 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33413 ( Forest Hill west to just before the Turnpike, 2nd entrance )
Registration: To join the YLS 5K, click on the green "Sign Up" button at the top, and follow the prompts to sign up!
Shirts: You need to be registered by October 17th to receive a correct size shirt. Registrations after October 17th may not get a shirt.