Way Gay 5K
Way Gay 5K is a running race on June 1–30, 2027 in Key West, FL, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- June 1–30, 2027 (277 days to go)
- Location
- 504 Angela Street, Key West, FL
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
We're coming back for another year! Way Gay 5K! Your time to shine! Are you the most fantastic? Best finish line prancer? Glitteriest and Grittiest? Show us you skills- walk, run, dance, prance, wear fancy pants- just come join the fun! Silly awards, serious celebration of love.
If you can't make it in person- join us virtually throughout the month of June and receive a medal and bib!
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
87°
Typical Low
75°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Key W Wfo.
Host City
About Key West, FL
Population
25,824
as of 2023
City 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
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Way Gay 5K
Jun 1, 2027