Where can I find the Key West Half Marathon & Runfest 5K route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksKey West Half Marathon & Runfest 5K
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Key West Half Marathon & Runfest 5K at a glance
- Typical conditions
- 32/100
- Evidence depth
- 21 verified facts
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Key West Half Marathon & Runfest 5K has known course details for its 5k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 5 km
- Terrain
- Beach
- Scenery
- Coastal, Waterfront, Historic, Island, City
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Key West Half Marathon & Runfest 5K route go?
The Key West Half Marathon & Runfest 5K route starts at Higgs Beach, 1000 Atlantic Boulevard, Key West (5K and 10K start and finish). Underfoot, expect a beach course. The setting includes coastal and waterfront. Cup-free race: there is water at the start and finish and roughly every 2 miles, but runners must bring their own vessel to fill up.
What should runners know on race day for the Key West Half Marathon & Runfest 5K?
Bag check available 6:00 am-6:45 am each race morning (Saturday at Salute! On the Beach near Higgs Beach; Sunday at the finish line parking area). Post-race concerts: Homebred Band with reggae artist Dave Richards after the Saturday 5K/10K, and Cayo Ritmo Big Band after the Sunday half marathon.
Race character
Scenery
- Coastal
- Waterfront
- Historic
- Island
- City
Atmosphere
- Destination
- Festival
- Community
Terrain
- Beach
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Race day logistics
- Bag drop
- Bag check available 6:00 am-6:45 am each race morning (Saturday at Salute! On the Beach near Higgs Beach; Sunday at the finish line parking area)
- Expo / packet pickup
- Race expo and packet pickup held Friday, January 15, 2027 from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm outside the Half Shell Raw Bar, with late bib-only pickup 7:15 pm-10:00 pm at Fit2Run
- Medal
- Custom finisher medals and race shirts; the 2027 shirt artwork features watercolour-and-ink paintings of Florida flora and fauna by local artist Mary Wentzel; challenge entrants receive multiple medals
- On-course music
- Post-race concerts: Homebred Band with reggae artist Dave Richards after the Saturday 5K/10K, and Cayo Ritmo Big Band after the Sunday half marathon
Access and course status
- Start
- Higgs Beach, 1000 Atlantic Boulevard, Key West (5K and 10K start and finish)
Course facts
- Notable features
- Runfest weekend includes the Papa's Pilar Rum Stroll across eight venues, a Beach N' Beer Mile, pool party and farewell events, plus the Big Pecker and Lil' Pecker multi-race challenges
- Cup-free race: there is water at the start and finish and roughly every 2 miles, but runners must bring their own vessel to fill up
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 22°CTypical temperature
- 32 kphTypical wind
- 2 mmTypical rainfall
- 32Favourability /100