
From the Organizer
Back for our 37th year!
Runners and walkers enthusiasts can test their skills and celebrate Ernest Hemingway’s sporting lifestyle by joining us in the Conch Republic on July 25-26, 2026 during the in-person Hemingway 5k Sunset Run/Walk! The athletic challenges are part of Hemingway Days, a six-day commemoration of the life and work of the author who lived and wrote in Key West for most of the 1930s.
All participants will start and finish at the iconic Southernmost Point buoy! Be sure to plan to spend time at our famous after party on the beach!
Don't Forget to Run or Watch the Beer Mile on Sunday! The most fun event of the week-end! 12PM.
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
90°
Typical Low
78°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Key W Wfo.
Host City
Population
25,824
as of 2023
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
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Hemingway 5K Sunset Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
47
Days to train
Coming Up
Rotary Club of Key West 4th of July 5K
Less than a mile away
Parrots and Margaritas 5K Run/Walk
Less than a mile away
Southernmost Half Marathon and 10K
Less than a mile away
Pole Vault in Paradise 2027
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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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)
Hemingway 5K Sunset Run
Jul 25, 2026