Hemingway 5K Sunset Run
- Date
- July 25–26, 2026
- Location
- Southernmost Point, Key West, FL
- Distance
- 5K Run (In person event!) · 5K Walk (In person event!) · Virtual Run Anywhere 5K & more
From the Organizer
Featured by Runner’s World as one of the Best 5Ks to Run this Summer.
Details:
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
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
90°
Typical Low
78°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Key W Wfo.
Host City
About Key West, FL
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.
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Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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.
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Days to train
- Race
- Hemingway 5K Sunset Run
- Date
- July 25–26, 2026
- Location
- Southernmost Point, Key West, FL
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Hemingway 5K Sunset Run?
- Hemingway 5K Sunset Run is a running race held in Key West, Florida on July 25, 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 Hemingway 5K Sunset Run?
- Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Key West, Florida at Southernmost Point, Key West, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Hemingway 5K Sunset Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Hemingway 5K Sunset Run
Jul 25, 2026