561 Iguana Man 5k/10k
- Date
- September 27, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 10K Run/Walk
From the Organizer
3rd Annual 561 Iguana Man 5K/10K at Okeeheelee Park Sunday, September 27, 2026, 7:30am.
Let's pay homage to the invasive South Florida water chicken and get creative, so put on your best Iguana costume, and let's show South Florida how "Florida Man" or "Florida Woman" we can be!
Participants Receive:
- Finisher Medal
- T-Shirt
- Post Race Beer (21+)
- Overall Awards for 5K and 10K
- Age Group Awards- Top 3
- Professional Timing
Race day packet pickup will begin at 5:45am at the Micanopy Pavillion.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
87°
Typical Low
75°
Chance of Rain
51%
Based on US Climate Normals data from West Palm Beach Intl Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About West Palm Beach, FL
Population
119,508
as of 2023
Elevation
14 ft
Nearest Airport
PBI
Palm Beach International Airport · 2 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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 561 Iguana Man 5k/10k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- 561 Iguana Man 5k/10k
- Date
- September 27, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 561 Iguana Man 5k/10k?
- 561 Iguana Man 5k/10k is a running race held in West Palm Beach, Florida on September 27, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 561 Iguana Man 5k/10k?
- Sunday, September 27, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida at Okeeheelee Park, West Palm Beach, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 561 Iguana Man 5k/10k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
561 Iguana Man 5k/10k
Sep 27, 2026