Run for the Reef 10K/5K & One Mile Fun Run
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 8579 Gulf Blvd, Navarre, FL
- Distance
- 10K · 5K Run · 5K Walk & more
From the Organizer
10K or 5K option. Race Start 0730: Navarre Beach Boat Launch parking lot (Gulf Blvd), one hour course time limit for 5K, Ninety-minute time limit for 10K. Beautiful Out and Back 10K (6.2 miles) or 5K (3.1 miles) along Gulf Blvd and Whitesands Blvd.
T-Shirts: Guaranteed to the first 350 registrants.
Packet pick-up & registration, Friday, Oct 9, 4-7 pm at WINDJAMMERS on the Pier - 8579 Gulf Boulevard, Navarre Beach or on Race Day, 6 am at Windjammers near race start. Park vehicles in Pier Parking lot. No Refunds - No Pets Please.
One Mile Fun-Run: Starts approximately 8:45 am, after 5K course closes (for children 12 and under) at the Sea Turtle Conservation Center, awards for all Fun Runners.
Post Race Party and Awards Ceremony at WINDJAMMERS. Music & refreshments, have your race bib.
Awards are handcrafted medallions by local artist Brenda Stokes of Holley Hill Pottery:
Runners-First Place: Overall, Masters, Grand Masters, and Senior Grand Masters Male/Female. Runners-First, Second, Third Place Male/Female in each age group. Walkers-First Place only Male/Female: Overall, Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grand Masters, and each age group.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
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 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run for the Reef 10K/5K & One Mile Fun Run?
- Run for the Reef 10K/5K & One Mile Fun Run is a running event held in Navarre, FL. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Run for the Reef 10K/5K & One Mile Fun Run?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Navarre, FL at 8579 Gulf Blvd, Navarre, FL. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run for the Reef 10K/5K & One Mile Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Run for the Reef 10K/5K & One Mile Fun Run
Oct 10, 2026