Key West Half Marathon & 5K, 8K, 10K, Rum Stroll & Beer Mile

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.keywesthalfmarathon.com/.

Place

231 Margaret Street
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 LEA RN MORE!

Welcome to our 28th Year!

The 28th Annual Key West Half Marathon and Runfest is on January 17th & 18th, 2026! LET'S PARTY!! All Participants receive a race shirt, finisher medal, race bag, food and drinks, rum tasting, Race party and great entertainment!

All races are available as virtual options!

Race Contact Info

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Additional Fees

Event Management Fee: $9.00

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)

- 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