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22AUG
Run · road · 5K
Ninja 5K & 13.1M at Panama City Beach, FL (34)
Panama City Beach · 25 km away
SEP 3
5SEP
Run · road · 5K
Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Panama City, FL (36)
Panama City · 7 km away
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
Operation Outdoor Freedom Trailfest
Santa Rosa Beach · 50 km away
26SEP
Run · road · 5K
Race for the Bays 2026
Panama City Beach · 28 km away
Panama City-Panama City Beach · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near Panama City-Panama City Beach
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Pursuit of Honor, Courage and Commitment 5K Run/Walk
The Pursuit of Honor, Courage and Commitment 5K Run/Walk is a 5K held annually on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk in Hollywood, Florida. It begins in the early morning from Charnow Park, offering participants the choice to run or walk the 5-kilometer distance.
The course is a beachside broadwalk, with Charnow Park serving as the race's starting and ending point. The event's name reflects a service-oriented theme, and it has reached its twelfth year.
Copper Collar 5K, presented by the Man in the Sea Museum
The Copper Collar 5K begins in downtown Panama City, Florida, at Harrison Avenue and East 4th Street. This 3-mile running and walking event is presented by the Man in the Sea Museum with the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center, and has been a local race since 1982.
The route is a fast, flat run through the historic downtown area, a change from earlier versions that used base roads and the trails of St. Andrews State Park. The race, which began with the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center, honors military diving heritage. It gets its name from the copper diving helmets worn by Navy divers. Runners, walkers, military supporters, and those interested in underwater history are welcome. The event also supports preservation work tied to that history.
30A 10K Thanksgiving Day Races
The 30A 10K Thanksgiving Day Races offer a family-friendly turkey trot in Rosemary Beach, featuring a 10K, 5K, and 1-mile run/walk on Thanksgiving Day. The event accommodates various participants: runners can compete in the 10K, while walkers and less experienced runners may opt for shorter distances. The 10K is also accessible to children aged six and up.
The series is organized by a 501c3 nonprofit and has generated over $1 million for local charity partners that assist families and children facing hardship. The event provides more than just a start and finish line: participants receive a commemorative shirt and medal. The post-race gathering includes breakfast, a DJ, local vendors, and complimentary Mimosa and Bloody Mary bars.
Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Panama City Beach, FL (48)
The Gobbler race series begins at 8:00 AM from the Conservation Park Trailhead in Panama City Beach, Florida. Participants can select a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon, all originating at Conservation Park, 100 Conservation Drive. Registration must be completed via RunSignup prior to race day; there is no on-site registration. Packet pickup is available only from 30 minutes before the start until 10 minutes before the start.
The 5K and 10K events utilize a 3.11-mile out-and-back course. 5K runners complete this loop once, while 10K runners complete it twice. The half marathon and marathon courses use a distinct 3.28-mile out-and-back route. The half marathon requires four repetitions of this loop, and the full marathon requires eight. All distances have a 6-hour time limit. The course structure is straightforward, featuring repeated loops starting from the same trailhead.
Panama City Beach Marathon
The Panama City Beach Marathon begins and ends at Pier Park, a shopping and entertainment area near the Gulf in Panama City Beach, Florida. Held in December, the event offers a full marathon, half marathon, 5K, and Kids Fun Run. This caters to Boston Marathon hopefuls, local families, visitors, and those seeking a shorter race. The marathon follows a certified 26.2-mile course, qualifying runners for the Boston Marathon, and includes professional timing and live runner tracking via RaceJoy.
The course keeps participants near Panama City Beach’s Gulf coast, with race descriptions noting it runs along the area’s beaches. The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce organizes the event, presented by Visit Panama City Beach, drawing thousands of residents and visitors. Proceeds from the race partially benefit a local nonprofit. Marathon, half-marathon, and 5K participants receive a long-sleeve shirt, all finishers are awarded a medal, and the post-race gathering takes place at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville in Pier Park.
Powerade Panama City Beach Marathon
The Powerade Panama City Beach Marathon starts and finishes at Pier Park, with runners completing a 26.2-mile race along Panama City Beach’s Gulf Coast. The event takes place in December and features a full marathon, half marathon, 5K, wheelchair races for the marathon and half marathon, and a Kids Fun Run. The participants range from competitive marathoners to families and novice runners. The certified marathon course is a Boston Marathon qualifier, and the race utilizes professional timing with RaceJoy tracking for spectators.
The course is looped, centered around Pier Park and Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, rather than a remote start or point-to-point finish. Thousands of local residents and visitors attend the race, which organizers call a Panhandle staple. Finishers in the full marathon, half marathon, and 5K receive medals, runners get a race shirt, and most aid stations provide GU Energy Gel while supplies last. After the races, Margaritaville hosts a post-race party with beer and gumbo. A portion of race proceeds benefits a local nonprofit organization.
The Great 30A Easter Race
The Great 30A Easter Race takes place on Easter weekend in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, within Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Participants can choose a 5K or 10K on the park's paved path, or a 10K that incorporates trail and beach surfaces.
The paved course remains on asphalt, leading to the 5K also being known as the “Clean Feet” course. The trail-and-beach 10K offers a more rugged experience of the same park environment, and Good News Church presents the race. The event has been held since 2022.
Bay County FAMUNITY 5K Rattler Race
Join students, families, and community members for a morning of fitness at Majette Park. The flat, safe course is ideal for all ability levels. Wear white to get doused with FAMU school colors, celebrating Rattler pride! Proceeds support scholarships for future FAMU students.
Jam On The Coast 5K
The Jam On The Coast 5K is a 5K race with a 450-runner cap in Panama City Beach, Florida. It is held in conjunction with Gulf Coast Jam and sponsored by Visit Panama City Beach. The race begins at 7:00 AM, starting and finishing in Frank Brown Park, using the music festival’s main entrance as the start and finish line.
The course is a loop within Frank Brown Park and Gayle’s Trails, keeping runners near the festival grounds instead of a point-to-point road course. This is the event's sixth year. All finishers receive a moisture-wicking shirt, a medal, and a Gulf Coast Jam merchandise coupon. Packet pickup is on Friday at Dave & Buster’s; no race-day registration is available.
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About 5K races in Panama City-Panama City Beach
Coastal Miles, Flat Roads
Panama City-Panama City Beach hosts 13 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals run Panama City Beach like a coastal long-run town. Pier Park gives the Panama City Beach Marathon its anchor feel, and the course travels down Front Beach to St. Andrews State Park. The 2-mile trek has one of the better views you can get in a marathon. Conservation Park gives trail days some bite with 12 dirt trails across 2,900 acres. The trails cover 84 km with 9 m of gain. The local club list names no run clubs, so people build around races like Copper Collar 5K, Luau 5K and 10K, Gobbler, Holiday, Ninja, Eagle, and Medal Madness.
Locals ride flat first, then go looking for texture. Gayle's Trails gives 22 miles of flat paved base miles and connects into Conservation Park. St. Lake Powell has an 8-mile loop around it. The area has no singletrack. The route runs 28 km and gains 72 m, so the climbs are modest and mostly come as rollers. 6 is the big anchor event.
The brief does not name best months, but locals treat the cooler race block as prime time for both running and riding. Summer training stays early and practical, and the Ninja race starts at 8:30 AM on an out-and-back course with a 2-hour time limit. The Eagle race and Medal Madness race also use out-and-back formats with 2-hour limits, so intervals stay tidy and predictable. Winter has most of the races. 6 lands on 2026-11-07, Copper Collar 5K lands on 2026-11-14, Gobbler 5K and 10K lands on 2026-11-21, and Holiday 5K and 10K lands on 2026-12-05 and 2026-12-19.