The Big Gay 5k, Key West

Saturday, June 10, 2023 Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Key West, Florida
$65.00 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Get ready to celebrate pride and positivity at The Big Gay 5K in Key West, taking place on Saturday, June 8, 2024! This vibrant event returns for its 2nd annual run and is perfectly timed during Key West Pride Week, making it the ultimate kick-off to a week of festivities. Participants will race a spirited 3.1 miles starting and finishing at the iconic Rainbow Crosswalk on Duval Street, surrounded by the lively atmosphere that only Key West can provide.

Join the fun at 8 AM and prepare for an unforgettable post-race party, dubbed "The World's most FABULOUS Post Race Party," hosted by 22co and Poke in the Rear. Unique awards celebrate not just speed but flair, with categories like Most Spirited, Best Hair, and Hottest Socks, ensuring that everyone shines in their own right. All participants will earn a fabulous finisher's medal and a shirt to wear with pride. Don't miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary celebration of love and community—register now for The Big Gay 5K, where every step is a celebration!

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    8:00 AM EDT

    $65.00

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Organiser's description

It's FABULOUS!!! The Big Gay 5K is holding its 2nd annual Big Gay 5K, Key West, FL!!! Once again, we've chosen the perfect date to to host this Over the Top event, right in the middle of Key West Pride Week: Saturday, June 8, 2024.

With the Start and Finish line at the world famous Rainbow Crosswalk on Duval Street, this is an Event you wont want to miss. Now on Pride Week you won't want to sleep in, with an 8am Start and a brisk 3.1 mile run you'll be all primed up to celebrate at "The Worlds most FABULOUS Post Race Party" hosted by 22co and Poke in the Rear. With Queens from start to finish, this is the party you need to kick off your PRIDE WEEK Saturday.

Let's talk about That Bling, bout that Bling, bout that Big Gay Bling honey. With a Race like this you know we're going to have a finishers medal worth bragging about that's going to make your friends home just a little jelly. Along with participant shirts that you'll be PROUD to wear, The Big Gay 5K, Key West is gonna be HOT.

The Big Gay 5K Awards Ceremony is not your average run's finisher Ceremony. This awards show is fit for a Queen, it's much more about FLAIR than time. With categories like, Most Spirited, Best Hair, Hottest Socks, and Shortest shorts, this is finally an Awards Show you'll want to see. If your more about quickness instead of style, than we've got you covered too. Be one of the first 100 to cross the Finish line and get handed The Big Gay 5K, Key West I like push hard in the morning award.

So, what are you waiting for, Set your 2024 Pride Week plans now and register for the 2nd Annual running of "The Big Gay 5K, Key West"..... It's FABULOUS!!!

Location

801 duval st, Key West, 33040, FL, United States

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