Southernmost Half Marathon and 10K
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Location
- Higgs Beach, Key West, FL
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 10K
From the Organizer
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Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
10K (6.2 miles)
On October 11, 2026, runners will converge on the southernmost island in the contiguous United States and enjoy a break from the ordinary. Run Conch Republic gives runners a choice of 13.1 or 6.2 miles of ocean and gulf views, as well as iconic Key West landmarks. Join us this fall in Key West. Come for the race and stay for a great time! All participants will receive an event t-shirt at packet pick up and finisher medal after completing the race.
The start and finish is at the Higgs Beach, Key West, FL. Proudly brought to you by Integrity Multisport™. When you race, be sure that you “Race with Integrity™”.
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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
86°
Typical Low
75°
Chance of Rain
41%
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 Southernmost Half Marathon and 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Southernmost Half Marathon and 10K
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Location
- Higgs Beach, Key West, FL
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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 Southernmost Half Marathon and 10K?
- Southernmost Half Marathon and 10K is a running race held in Key West, Florida on October 11, 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 Southernmost Half Marathon and 10K?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Key West, Florida at Higgs Beach, Key West, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Southernmost Half Marathon and 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Southernmost Half Marathon and 10K
Oct 11, 2026