
Don't Panic 2K is a running race on June 5, 2027 in Daytona Beach, FL, with an entry fee of $4.20.
From the Organizer
Welcome to The Running Elements' Annual Don't Panic 42K/2K. This is a lap race on a 2K course starting at The Running Elements store and goes around ONE DAYTONA property. Run one lap, run 21 laps, walk a lap, or anywhere in between.
Runners, Walkers and Spectators are invited to come join us for the party with food, drinks and all your favorite running people.
Just remember to bring your towel and Don't Panic!
Large Selection of Shoe Demo options from store brands. Walk or run a lap in demo pair of shoes.
Shoe Demo & Expo is 8am-noon in front of the store.
Route is on sidewalks around property and include pedestrian bridge ramps.
Route is open from 7am-Noon. Participants can start a lap at any point during that time. This is Not Timed. No Awards.
Optional shirt is an additional $25 to add to a registration. Any additional donations go to offset the cost of food & beverage offered inside the store.
Events
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
86°
Typical Low
72°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Daytona Beach, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
75,924
as of 2023
City Elevation
7 ft
Nearest Airport
DAB
Daytona Beach International Airport · 2 mi
Major Hub
SFB
Orlando Sanford International Airport · 32 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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Don't Panic 2K
Jun 5, 2027