Key West Half Marathon & 5K, 8K, 10K, Rum Stroll & Beer Mile
- Date
- January 16–17, 2027
- Distance
- BIG PECKER CHALLENGE- (Half Marathon, 10K and 5K) FOUR MEDALS! Special Medal for the Big Pecker! · Lil' Pecker Challenge (5K, 8K AND 10K) THREE MEDALS AND A LIL' PECKER HAT! · Key West Half Marathon & more
From the Organizer
KEY WEST HALF MARATHON VOTED ONE OF THE 10 BEST HALF-MARATHONS ACROSS THE NATION FOR 2023 IN USA TODAY!!! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!
Welcome to our 29th Year!
The 29th Annual Key West Half Marathon and Runfest is on January 16th & 17th, 2027! LET'S PARTY!! All Participants receive a race shirt, finisher medal, race bag, food and drinks, rum tasting, Race party and great entertainment!
All races are available as virtual options!
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
74°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
24%
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Key West Half Marathon & 5K, 8K, 10K, Rum Stroll & Beer Mile, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Key West Half Marathon & 5K, 8K, 10K, Rum Stroll & Beer Mile
- Date
- January 16–17, 2027
Coming Up
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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.
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 Key West Half Marathon & 5K, 8K, 10K, Rum Stroll & Beer Mile?
- Key West Half Marathon & 5K, 8K, 10K, Rum Stroll & Beer Mile is a running race held in Key West, Florida on January 16, 2027. 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 Key West Half Marathon & 5K, 8K, 10K, Rum Stroll & Beer Mile?
- Saturday, January 16, 2027 in Key West, Florida at 231 Margaret Street, Key West, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Key West Half Marathon & 5K, 8K, 10K, Rum Stroll & Beer Mile?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Key West Half Marathon & 5K, 8K, 10K, Rum Stroll & Beer Mile
Jan 16, 2027