2027 Pole Vault in Paradise 5k is a running race on January 9, 2027 in Key West, FL, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
Event Overview
The Pole Vault in Paradise 5K is a fun run with no chip timing, designed to be scenic, welcoming and celebratory. All proceeds directly support local youth athletics and help grow future track and field athletes in our community.
Course Details
The run will start at Higgs Beach, head down the path toward Smathers Beach (with iconic ocean views), and finish on the White Street Pier.
Packet Pickup
Friday 3:00–5:00 PM at Higgs Beach
Saturday: 6:45–7:45 AM at Higgs Beach
Participants who registered by December 15 will receive an event shirt at packet pickup.
Parking Information (Important)
Please note that parking directly at Higgs Beach will be limited and partially blocked due to event setup and operations near Salute.
We recommend:
Allowing extra time to walk to the start area
After the Run
We encourage you to stick around and enjoy the day:
We’ll see you at the start line!
With appreciation,
The Run for Paradise 5K Team
Key West Track & Field Club
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
75°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Key W Wfo.
Host City
Population
25,824
as of 2023
City Elevation
3 ft
Nearest Airport
EYW
Key West International Airport · 1 mi
Major Hub
MIA
Miami International Airport · 127 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Coming Up
2027 Pole Vault in Paradise 5k
Jan 9, 2027