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Key West Half Marathon
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Papa’s Pilar Rum Stroll
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Key West Beach N' Beer Mile
118 spots left. Registration ends January 20, 2025 at 11:59pm 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!
All races are available as virtual options!
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Additional Fees
Schedule Of Events
Thursday, January 16, 2025 (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 17, 2025 (Day 2)
- 11am-2pm - Volunteer Check-In and Party
Location: Outside the Half Shell Raw Bar - Sailfish Bar - 2:00 pm -7:00 pm Runner’s Expo
Location: Outside the Half Shell Raw Bar - 7:30 pm - 10 pm Special Late Packet Pick-Up at Fit2Run at 211 Duval Street, Bib’s Only
Saturday, January 18, 2025 (Day 3 - 5k/10K Race)
- 6:30 am: 5K Start
Location: Higg’s Beach on Atlantic Blvd. - 7:30 am: 10K Start
Location: Higg’s Beach on Atlantic Blvd. - 12:00 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 100 Atlantic Blvd - Key West Friends of Asheville Fundraiser
- 7:30 pm - 10 pm Special Late Packet Pick-Up at Fit2Run at 211 Duval Street, Bib’s Only
Sunday, January 19, 2025 (Day 4 – Half Marathon/8K Race Day)
No Packet Pick-up Race Day
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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.) -
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 -
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!
- Half Shell Raw Bar - 231 Margaret St, Key West, FL 33040
- The Marker - 200 William St, Key West, FL 33040
- Hemingway Distillery - 201 Simonton St, Key West, FL 33040
- Celtic Conch - 528 Front St, Key West, FL 33040
- Island Dogs - 505 Front St, Key West, FL 33040
- Rams Head - 804 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040
- Tipsy Rooster - 1325 Simonton St, Key West, FL 33040
- Southernmost Beach Cafe - 1405 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040
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3:00 pm: Key West Beach N’ Beer Mile! 4 Loops, 4 Beers, Custom Shirt. Race is NOT TIMED!
Prizes awarded for:
1. Best Team Spirit
2. Best Dressed
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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!
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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 20, 2025 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
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