Events
5K Run (In person event!)
5K Walk (In person event!)
Beach n Beer Mile (In-Person Event)
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.keywesthalfmarathon.com/hemingway-event-details/.
Place
United & Duval Street
Key West, FL US 33040
Description
Featured by Runner’s World as one of the Best 5Ks to Run this Summer.
Details:
Back for our 36th year!
Runners and walkers enthusiasts can test their skills and celebrate Ernest Hemingway’s sporting lifestyle by joining us in the Conch Republic on July 26-27, 2025 during the in-person Hemingway 5k Sunset Run/Walk! The athletic challenges are part of Hemingway Days, a six-day commemoration of the life and work of the author who lived and wrote in Key West for most of the 1930s.
All participants will start and finish at the iconic Southernmost Point buoy! Be sure to plan to spend time at our famous after party on the beach!
Don't Forget to Run or Watch the Beer Mile on Sunday! The most fun event of the week-end! 12PM.
Race Contact Info
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Additional Fees
2025 Race Shirt & Medal
Race Schedule
SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2025 – RACE DAY!
3:00 pm – 7 pm: Race Registration Booth
- Location: Outside Southernmost Beach Cafe, 1405 Duval Street
7:30 pm: Start of 5K Run/Walk
- Location: Southernmost Point
8:00 pm – 10 pm
The Awards/Beach Party featuring Tastings of Papa’s Pilar Rum, Islamorada Beer and Snacks, raffles and entertainment by Island Steel Drum Player Ivan Bertie!!
- Location: Outside Southernmost Beach Cafe, 1405 Duval Street
Inside will be extended happy hour and select menu specials till closing for all participants.
Results will be posted race evening www.keywesthalfmarathon.com and our Facebook page.
SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2025
12:00 pm
Key West Beach N’ Beer Mile! 4 Loops, 4 Beers from Islamorada Beer Co., Custom Shirt. Price: $55. Race is NOT TIMED!
The Beach N’ Mile bib has 4 beer tickets on your bib. This casual and fun beer mile takes place on the beach at the Southernmost Beach Cafe, 1405 Duval Street, event starts at 12 pm. Look for the Key West Half Marathon sail flags and cones! Costumes are encouraged and we will be giving various prizes out for the best costumes.
Location: Outside Southernmost Beach Cafe, 1405 Duval Street
Prizes awarded for:
1. Best Team Spirit
2. Best Dressed
3. Least Dressed
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pool Party at The Backyard - Pool and Social Cub | Blue Flamingo Resort - 3280 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040
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