10K races near Navarre

Run for the Reef is a race morning at Navarre Beach, Florida, featuring a 10K, a 5K, and a One Mile Fun Run. The event begins at the Navarre Beach boat launch parking lot, with race day registration available at Windjammers on the Pier. The course follows a straightforward out-and-back route along Gulf Blvd., with runners heading out along the barrier island road and returning the same way. The race supports the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary and its artificial reefs, aiming to help “Make Navarre Snorkelicious.” Windjammers on the Pier also hosts the awards ceremony for this, the 17th running of the event.

The Pensacola Beach Run Half Marathon begins at Casino Beach in Gulf Breeze, Florida, with the Gulf of Mexico bordering the course. This winter road race on the Gulf Coast offers three distances on the same morning: a half marathon, a 10K, and a 5K. The surface is entirely paved, and the course is essentially flat, making it a favorable opportunity for many runners seeking a personal record rather than a challenging hill climb. The route follows beach roads adjacent to the white sand and water, bypassing downtown Pensacola. The Pensacola Runners Association organizes the event, attracting half marathoners, participants in the shorter races, local club members, and visitors extending their stay for a beach weekend. Race-day registration is unavailable. Packet pickup is distributed across Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, and Casino Beach. A live band will perform at the post-race gathering.