2026 Key West Half Marathon & 5K, 8K, 10K, Rum Stroll & Beer Mile
- Date Sat 17th January 2026 - Sun 18th January 2026
- Time 6:30AM EST
- Location Key West, Florida
- Price $43.27 - $196.73
- Races 8 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, 5 Mile, 1 Mile
Event summary
Participants will enjoy a festive atmosphere complete with race shirts, finisher medals, race bags, and a fantastic post-race party featuring food, drinks, and even a rum tasting! Plus, all races are available as virtual options, so you can join in from anywhere. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the vibrant culture of Key West while challenging yourself in a race that promises fun and celebration. Register now and be part of this unforgettable running festival!
Organiser's Description
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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!
Races
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BIG PECKER CHALLENGE- (Half Marathon, 10K and 5K) FOUR MEDALS! Special Medal for the Big Pecker!
Incl. $11.73 Fee & Cool Big Pecker Shirt and Medal
Sat 17th January 2026 (6:30AM EST)
$196.73
CLOSED -
Lil' Pecker Challenge (5K, 8K and 10K) THREE MEDALS and a LIL' PECKER HAT!
Incl. $8.83 Fee & Cool Big Pecker Shirt and Lil' Pecker Hat
Sat 17th January 2026 (6:30AM EST)
$143.83
CLOSED -
Key West Half Marathon
Incl. $6.80 Fee & Half Marathon Race Shirt
Sun 18th January 2026 (6:30AM EST)
$106.75
CLOSEDThe half marathon course has you run past some of the most iconic places in Key West! You'll run up Duval Street, past the Southernmost Point and along beautiful Smathers Beach. The finish line is right by the Half Shell Raw Bar and there will be plenty of refreshments waiting for you there! -
Key West 5K
Incl. $3.32 Fee & 5K Race Shirt
Sat 17th January 2026 (6:30AM EST)
$43.27
CLOSEDThe 5K course has you starting by Higg's Beach and the beautiful waterfront of Smather's Beach. -
Key West 8K Run
Incl. $3.61 Fee & Race Shirt and Special 8K Finisher Medal
Sun 18th January 2026 (6:30AM EST)
$48.56
CLOSED -
Key West 10K
Incl. $3.90 Fee & 10K Race Shirt
Sat 17th January 2026 (7:30AM EST)
$53.85
CLOSEDNew to 2025, we will be adding a10K Run on Saturday! Offering a Special Medal to those who do all three events! -
Papas Pilar Rum Stroll
Incl. $4.19 Fee & Papas Pilar Rum Stroll T-Shirt
Sun 18th January 2026 (1:00PM EST)
$59.19
CLOSEDHemingway Rum Stroll Presented by Papas Pilar Rum includes six locations with a Papas Pilar Rum drink at each location. Must be over 21, Entry Fee: $49 includes Custom Rum Stroll Race Shirt. More details to Come! -
Key West Beach N' Beer Mile
Incl. $3.84 Fee & Key West Beach N' Beer Mile T-Shirt
Sun 18th January 2026 (3:00PM EST)
$52.84
CLOSEDKey West Beach N Beer Mile 3:00 pm 4 Loops, 4 Beers, Custom Shirt and Raffles! Price: $49. Race is NOT TIMED! Prizes awarded for Best Team Spirit, Best Dressed, Least Dressed Raffles at 5 pm sharp.
2026 Key West Half Marathon & 5K, 8K, 10K, Rum Stroll & Beer Mile