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Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Panama City Beach, FL (52)

Date
December 26, 2026
Distance
5K · 10K · Half Marathon & more
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From the Organizer

Race Information
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup. 
No on-site registration.

Additional Information
The park address is 100 Conservation Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32413.
The start is at Conservation Park Trailhead.
It is recommended to put Conservation Park Trailhead in your GPS.
Google Pin for start location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mCUxkbbLixPYsXTh8 

5K & 10K Course (1.56M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6326428528 
The course is an out-and-back (3.11M)
The 5K does the out-and-back one time.
The 10K does the out-and-back two times.

Half Marathon & Marathon Course (1.64M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6326406889 
The course is an out-and-back (3.28M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times.
The Marathon does the out-and-back eight times.

Course Time Limit
6 hours.

Finisher Medals
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php 

Shirt and Gear Shop
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php 

Best Costume
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php 

Series Points
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running
https://usroadrunning.com

Events

Half Marathon8 AMRegister →
Marathon8 AMRegister →

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

64°

Typical Low

43°

Based on US Climate Normals data from Nw Florida Beaches Intl Ap, 8 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:39 AMSunset 4:51 PMDaylight 10h 12m

Host City

About Panama City Beach, FL

Elevation

4 ft

Nearest Airport

ECP

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport · 8 mi

Major Hub

PNS

Pensacola International Airport · 80 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Panama City Beach, FL (52), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Panama City Beach, FL (52)
Date
December 26, 2026

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 half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.

Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.

The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.

How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.

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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 Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Panama City Beach, FL (52)?
Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Panama City Beach, FL (52) is a running race held in Panama City Beach, Florida on December 26, 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 Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Panama City Beach, FL (52)?
Saturday, December 26, 2026 in Panama City Beach, Florida at 100 Conservation Drive, Panama City Beach, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Panama City Beach, FL (52)?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Panama City Beach, FL (52)

Dec 26, 2026

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