Key West Half Marathon & 5K, 8K, 10K, Rum Stroll & Beer Mile
- Date Sat 17th January 2026 - Mon 19th January 2026
- Time 6:30AM EST
- Location Key West, Florida
- Price Free - $196.73
- Races 15 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, 5 Mile, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Participants can choose from an array of distances including the exhilarating half marathon, 5K, 8K, and 10K, or join in the fun with unique events like the Rum Stroll and Beer Mile. All runners will enjoy an array of perks including a stylish race shirt, a stunning finisher medal, a race bag filled with goodies, delicious food and drinks, and even a rum tasting experience! With both in-person and virtual options available, there’s something for everyone at this exciting festival of fitness and fun. Join the celebration and make unforgettable memories in paradise!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO OUR 28TH YEAR!
The 287th 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
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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
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Key West Half Marathon
Incl. $6.80 Fee & Half Marathon Race Shirt
Sun 18th January 2026 (6:30AM EST)
$106.75
The 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
The 5K course has you starting by Higg's Beach and the beautiful waterfront of Smather's Beach. -
Key West 8K
Incl. $3.61 Fee & Race Shirt and Special 8K Finisher Medal
Sun 18th January 2026 (6:30AM EST)
$48.56
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Key West 10K
Incl. $3.90 Fee & 10K Race Shirt
Sat 17th January 2026 (7:30AM EST)
$53.85
New 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
Hemingway 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
Key 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. -
Run Anywhere 1/2 Marathon
Incl. $6.80 Fee & Participant T-Shirt and Medal
$106.75
This is the virtual half marathon. Run where you want and submit your results between January 16th and 20th! -
Run Anywhere 5K
Incl. $3.32 Fee & Participant Race Shirt and Medal
$43.27
This is the virtual 5k. Run where you want and submit your results between January 16th and 20th! -
Run Anywhere 8K
Incl. $3.61 Fee & Race Shirt and Medal
$48.56
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Run Anywhere 10K
Incl. $3.90 Fee & Race Shirt and Finisher Medal
$53.85
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Tour of Key West (Virtual Tour)
Free
This is not a competitive event! Chose this event if you want a nice tour of Key West. It will take you around some of the cool spots on the island. There are plenty of stores along the way to grab a drink or snack as you go. The idea is to have fun and be safe. -
Big Pecker Run Anywhere
Incl. $11.73 Fee & T-Shirt
$196.73
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Lil Pecker Run Anywhere
Incl. $8.83 Fee & T-Shirt
$143.83
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