Schedule Of Events
2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, January 15, 2026 (Day 1)
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Runner’s Meet & Greet - Sailfish Bar, Ice Pik Vodka Drink Specials Location: Half Shell Raw Bar
Friday, January 16, 2026 (Day 2)
- 11 am - 1:30 pm - Volunteer Check-In and Party
Location: Half Shell Raw Bar-Sailfish Bar - 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Runner’s Expo
Location: Outside the Half Shell Raw Bar - 7:15 pm - 10:00 pm Special Late Bib Pick-Up at Fit2Run, 211 Duval Street (BIB'S ONLY)
Saturday, January 17, 2026 (Day 3)
- 6:30 am: 5K Start and Finish
Location: Higg’s Beach on 1000 Atlantic Blvd. - 7:30 am: 10K Start and Finish
Location: Higg’s Beach on 1000 Atlantic Blvd. - UPDATED!!! All 5K and 10K overall winners will be announced and age group winners will be available for pick up outside Salute on the Beach (near the finish line) at 9am!
- 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Runner’s Expo
Location: Outside the Half Shell Raw Bar - 3:00 pm - Guest Speaker Dr. Ray Rodriguez
On Heart Disease and What every athlete needs to know.
- ALL DAY: Pasta Special - $21.99 - Includes Pasta and Meatballs, Garlic Bread, and Salad. Location: Half Shell Raw Bar
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Salute! On the Beach 1000 Atlantic Blvd - Key West Friends of Asheville Fundraiser- $50 Entry Fee
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Special Late Bib Pick-Up at Fit2Run, 211 Duval Street (BIB'S ONLY)
Sunday, January 18, 2026 (Day 4 - Race Day)
- 6:30 am: Half Marathon & 8K Start
Location: corner of Caroline Street & Trumbo Road/West Marine (less than two blocks from the Packet Pick-Up location.)
RACE FINISH: Behind Waterfront Brewery. - 8:30 am - 12:30 pm: Concert & Awards Party - Cayo Ritmo Big Band Cayo Ritmo in Spanish means Island Rhythm. The Band plays American & Caribbean Dance Music, Funk, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Cha-Cha, Calypso and Latin Jazz with Key West’s Finest Musicians! Location: Outside Half Shell Raw Bar
- 9:00 am: 8K Awards at tables near bag check
- 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! Locations coming soon!
- 3:00 pm Key West Beach N' Beer Mile! Outside of the Southern Most Beach Cafe: 1405 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040 4 Loops, 4 Beers, Custom Shirt. 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. Click here to reserve your spot!
- 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 Hour also at the Perry Hotel!!!
Monday, January 19, 2026 (Day 5)
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- 4:00 - 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 participate d in the Key west Half Marathon Location: SKIPJACK RESORT & MARINA - 19 Sombrero Blvd, Marathon, FL 33050
