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BIG PECKER CHALLENGE- (Half Marathon, 10K and 5K) Special Medal for the Big Pecker!
Key West Half Marathon
Papa’s Pilar Rum Stroll
226 spots left. Registration ends January 13, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
Key West Beach N' Beer Mile
61 spots left. Registration ends January 17, 2025 at 7:00am EST
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.keywesthalfmarathon.com/.
Place
Key West, FL US 33040
Description
KEY WEST HALF MARATHON VOTED ONE OF THE 10 BEST HALF-MARATHONS ACROSS THE NATION FOR 2023 IN USA TODAY!!! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!
Welcome to our 27th Year!
The 27th Annual Key West Half Marathon and Runfest is on January 18th & 19th, 2025! LET'S PARTY!! All Participants receive a race shirt, finisher medal, race bag, food and drinks, rum tasting, Race party and great entertainment!
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Schedule Of Events
Thursday, January 16, 2025 (Day 1)
- 6:00 pm-8:00 pm: Runner’s Meet & Greet
Location: Half Shell Raw Bar
Friday, January 17, 2025 Day 2)
- 2:00pm -7:00pm Runner’s Expo
Location: Outside the Half Shell Raw Bar
Saturday, January 18, 2025 (Day 3)
- 5:15 am until 6:15 am: 5K/10K Packet Pickup for pre-registered participants only
- 6:30 am: 5K run start
Location: corner of Caroline Street & Trumbo Road/West Marine (less than two blocks from the Packet Pick-Up location)
7:30 am: 10K run start
Location: corner of Caroline Street & Trumbo Road/West Marine (less than two blocks from the Packet Pick-Up location) - 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Runner’s Expo
Location: Outside the Half Shell Raw Bar
ALL DAY: Pasta Special – $21.99 – Includes Pasta and Meatballs, Garlic Bread, and Salad.
Location: Half Shell Raw Bar
Sunday, January 19, 2025 Day 4 – Half Marathon Race Day)
- 6:30 am: Half Marathon Start
Location: corner of Caroline Street & Trumbo Road/West Marine (less than two blocks from the Packet Pick-Up location) - 8:30 am – 12:30 pm: Concert & Awards Party
Location: Main Stage by Half Shell Raw Bar - 10:00 am: Half Marathon Awards at tables near bag check
- ALL DAY: $7 Bloody Mary and Mimosa Drink Specials
Location: Half Shell Raw Bar - 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm The Key West Papa’s Pilar Rum Stroll Sponsored By Papa’s Pilar Rum
Featuring delicious Papa’s Pilar Rum Libation Special at each location!
Starting at the Hemingway Rum Distillery, 201 Simonton Street. This beautiful location is really cool!
1. Hemingway Distillery – Makers of Papa’s Pilar Rum
- Hemingway Distillery – Makers of Papa’s Pilar Rum - 201 Simonton Street
- Half Shell Raw Bar, 231 Margaret Street
- Galleon Tiki Bar, 617 Front Street
- The Saint, 417 Eaton St
- Rams Head Southernmost, 804 Whitehead Street
- The Speakeasy Rum Bar, 1117 Duval Street
- Tipsy Rooster, 1325 Simonton Street
- Southernmost Beach Cafe, 1405 Duval Street
- 3:00 pm Key West Beach N’ Beer Mile! 4 Loops, 4 Beers, Custom Shirt. and Raffles! Price: $49. Race is NOT TIMED!
Prizes awarded for:
1. Best Team Spirit
2. Best Dressed
3. Least Dressed - 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Cool Down & Recover Pool Party at the Gates Hotel. Free Entry! Live Music and Drink Specials. 3820 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Key West Farewell Party for Participants and Volunteers
Location: Salty Oyster with Live Entertainment at the Perry Hotel located 7001 Shrimp Road, Key West, FL 33040. Happy Hour pricing is 50% off well drinks and draft beers. And continue on to Matt’s Stock Island Happy also at the Perry Hotel!!!
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Key West Farewell Party for Participants and Volunteers
Location: Matt’s Stock Island Kitchen & Bar at the Perry Hotel located 7001 Shrimp Road, Key West, FL 33040. Happy Hour pricing is 50% off well drinks and draft beers.
Monday, January 20, 2025 Day 5)
- 3:00 – 6:00 pm: Marathon Farewell Party and Happy Hour at the Blu Bistro at the Skipjack Resort in Marathon. 20% off all Menu items and Drinks All Day! Just mention you participated in the Key west Half Marathon
Location: SKIPJACK RESORT & MARINA – 19 Sombrero Blvd, Marathon, FL 33050Location: SKIPJACK RESORT & MARINA – 19 Sombrero Blvd, Marathon, FL 33050
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