
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, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
75,924
as of 2023
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
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Don't Panic 2K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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4 miles away
The Kat Walk
4 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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)
Don't Panic 2K
Jun 5, 2027