
From the Organizer
Registration is open for the 18th Annual race across the islands of the Florida Keys--May 16-17, 2026. This chain of unique and inter-connected islands--some inhabited, some not--end in the City of Key West, just 90 miles from Cuba. This is a pavement race, with approximately 75% run on paved bike paths or sidewalks and the balance on the road shoulder facing traffic. The Florida Keys, known locally as "The Conch Republic", is a spectacular and laid-back sub-tropical paradise, surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Florida Bay/Gulf of Mexico. The Keys feature great fishing, kayaking, snorkeling and diving, hotels, resorts, B&B's and cuisine and cocktails to fit every budget. There is entertainment to fit every taste, important history and a unique culture, sunsets that will keep you spellbound, special events going on throughout the year including KEYS100, of course, and you don't need a passport to visit here! So, what are you waiting for? We've saved a space for you!
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About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
Southeast Meet of Champions: Miles After Dark
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Deland, FL (24)
Bill Bone 5K
4th Annual Ice Cream 5K Tampa
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
KEYS100 Ultramarathon
May 16, 2026