Panama City Beach Marathon 2026

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.