RUN DAYTONA 15K - 10K - 5K Racing Weekend

Join us for the 6th Annual RUN DAYTONA 15K - 10K - 5K Racing Weekend: September 10th - 13th, 2026

 

RUN DAYTONA 15K, 10K & 5K courses are on Daytona International Speedway property.  Each race participant will have the opportunity to run 1 lap on the track during each distance event.  Enjoy the amazing Speedway views and energy of running inside the "World Center of Racing."

Want to run more than one event?  You can participate in the "Double Dare" or "Triple Dare" and try two or more distance events in the same weekend.  "Dare" finishers will receive an additional "Dare" Medal and race swag. 2026 Dare Options can only include One (1) 5K option. Multiple 5Ks can be individually registered for, and each will have a finisher medal. There is NO multiple 5K Dare Option.

Start or Join a TEAM!! Show your spirit.

ALL parking for participants and spectators is located in the ONE DAYTONA shopping complex, 1 Daytona Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114. Parking instructions will be sent to participants via email prior to the event weekend.

 

Planning Your Trip to Daytona Beach, Florida? Check out these great resources:

• Hotel Partner, located within walking distance to Start/Finish Line - The Daytona, Autograph Collection Hotel at ONE DAYTONA, Event Reservation Discount Link
• Also located on ONE DAYTONA property, in walking distance to Start/Finish Line - Fairfield Inn & Suites Daytona Beach Speedway, Event Reservation Discount Link

- Additional information on hotels in the area can be found at: www.daytonabeach.com/places-to-stay/

- Official Race Partner - The Running Elements located at ONE DAYTONA, www.therunningelements.com

- Daytona International Speedway tours - Tour Link

- NASCAR Racing Experience - Add to your racing weekend with a high-speed ride around the Daytona International Speedway. Additional costs to reserve. -https://www.nascarracingexperience.com

- Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau - www.daytonabeach.com

ONE DAYTONA features a retail, dining and entertainment district, along with a Fairfield Inn and
Suites, The DAYTONA, an Autograph Collection hotel, and luxury apartments. Visitors, race fans, and residents
recognize ONE DAYTONA as the place to live, work, stay and play in the Daytona Beach area. Learn more at www.onedaytona.com

Daytona International Speedway, the "World Center of Racing" is home to the champion DAYTONA 500 car and the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com      Get up-close and behind the scenes with a tour ticket add-on! Includes entrance into the Motorsports Hall of Fame Museum. Purchase tour tickets here: www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/tours

 

 

AGE GROUP AWARDS:

5K - 10K - 15K will each have awards presentation given to the following age groups:
Top Overall Male & Female
Top Overall Masters Male & Female 
Top 3 male & female in age groups 14 & under, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+ 

*Selecting Non-Binary and "Prefer Not to Say" options are available during registration. Participants in these 2 categories will have times posted in these categories. These 2 categories do not have age awards.

 

Race Swag:

Registered for 1 Race = Race Shirt, Custom Race Bib, Professional Photography (free to download after race), and Finisher Medal.

Registered for 2 Races "DOUBLE DARE" = 1 Race Shirt, 1 Race Item (To Be Announced), 2 Custom Race Bibs, Professional Photography (free to download after race), 2 Finisher Medals, AND "Double Dare" Medal. 

Registered for 3 Races "TRIPLE DARE" = 1 Race Shirt, 2 Race Items (To Be Announced), 3 Custom Race Bibs, Professional Photography (free to download after race), 3 Finisher Medals, AND "Triple Dare" Medal. 

ALL Guests and spectators can cheer along participants at the start and finish lines throughout the weekend. Access into the Daytona International Speedway and all route areas are limited to only registered participants for that race.

 

Race Details:

Saturday, Sept 12th: 10k Race Start at 6:15am (route closes as 8am); 10k Awards estimated 8am; Evening 5k Race Start 6:30pm (route closes at 7:45pm); 5k Awards estimated 7:30pm; Post Race Celebrations in Victory Circle at ONE DAYTONA

Sunday, Sept 13th: 15k Race Start at 6:15am (must pass the 5-Mile mark by 8am and route closes at 9am); 5K Race Start at 6:30am; 5K Awards estimated 7:45am, 15k Awards estimated 8am

** This is a rain or shine event. Race continues in the rain. If there is lightning in the area, race could delay or postpone until it is safe to resume. Florida weather is unpredictable and often changes. Race decisions are made closer to start time of each race. If any updates are made, all participants would be emailed through RunSignup and race would post details on their Facebook/Instagram. Routes are only available for RUN DAYTONA during certain times of the weekend. If inclement weather delays a start time past the allowed track time available, the race will be canceled and moved to the next available track time for a race.

Lightning Plan and Procedure: ALL guests must seek shelter or wait in their vehicles if inclement weather is within 15 miles. 

Race Cancelation Procedure: If a race needs to cancel, it would push to the next available RUN DAYTONA race time. For Example, if the Sat Evening 5K is canceled, all participants are automatically placed into the Sunday AM 5K. Participants could also choose to take their medal and become virtual finishers. There are no refunds given for any race.

 

Time Requirements for each race:

• 5K: 75mins
• 10K: 1hr 45mins (8am)
• 15K: Must pass the 5-Mile mark by 8am and route closes at 9am