Races

The TRI GULF COAST Youth Multisport events are 100% volunteer driven.   We rely on over 80 volunteers for each race to put on a safe and fun event for the youth athletes.  We are very appreciative of our volunteers and consider the volunteers the reason that the events are so successful.   We spoil our volunteers with various appreciation gifts as well as coffee and goodies during the race.

The Bayou Hills Run is one of Pensacola’s oldest running events and is partnered with the City of Pensacola to make it the Official Pensacola 5K and 10K City of Pensacola Championships. Runners will have some serious bragging rights for winning the race and their age division. In addition to awards stating “Pensacola City Championships”, the overall male and female winners for both the 5k and 10K will be welcome and recognized at a city council meeting following the race.  We have partnered with the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation, along with Pensacola Sports, both will be beneficiary of this great tradition and iconic Pensacola race.    The Mission of the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation is to enhance education by investing in our students to ensure their success.  Established in 1986, we are recognized as the district-wide education foundation for public schools in Escambia County.  We work collaboratively with school leaders to determine how and where private-sect

The Zarzaur Law Maritime De Luna Du Youth Duathlon is held annually in the month of March.   The event will be on SUNDAY March 29th, 2026.  This race has over 200 youth from ages 6-15 years old; The event is held at the  Vince J. Whibbs, Sr. Community Maritime Park in Pensacola, Florida. The event features a full duathlon experience for children from 6 to 15 years old while friends and family cheer them on. With a fully supported event on a closed course, safety and encouragement from volunteers complement the excitement of children becoming multisport athletes.  This is a fully timed event and each athlete receives a custom medal and t-shirt for completing the race.  Custom age group awards are given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each age group.  ​

SAAPM Awareness RunJoin us this year in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM), Pensacola area military installations are hosting a SAAPM Awareness Run to promote awareness, prevention, and support for survivors of sexual assault. The run will start and end near the Mustin Beach Club parking lot aboard NAS Pensacola. This event is open to all individuals with authorized base access from participating installations. Service members, civilians, and family members are encouraged to participate. Event Details: This is an informal awareness run, not an officially timed race.No official timekeeping or race placements will be recorded.A visible timer will be available for participants who wish to track their personal time.Participants may run or walk at their own pace.By coming together across our installations, we demonstrate our shared commitment to prevention, respect, and supporting survivors within our military community.

The JellyBean 5K (JB5K) Run/Walk is an annual fundraiser that supports Trinity Presbyterian Church's Outreach and Service Projects. This year's Race Beneficiary will be our very own Manna Food Pantries. Local to our area, Manna Food Pantries' mission is to offer emergency food assistance, serve the food-related needs of vulnerable populations, and engage the entire community in the fight against hunger. Manna is a local grassroots organization fighting hunger in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. They provide groceries directly to individuals and families in need, free of charge. Manna does not receive government funding and relies on funding from individuals, foundations, faith-based organizations, businesses, and corporations.  Register today to enjoy a family-friendly event and to help support our neighbors at Manna Food Pantries. All proceeds from the race will go directly to Manna to continue supporting their mission in our community!

16th Annual Navy Federal Credit Union - Pensacola 5K When: Saturday, April 11, 2026 Where: Seville Quarter 130 E. Government St., Pensacola, FL 32502 The race beneficiary is Vet's Wish. Course will open to traffic one hour after the start of the race. Timing for this event is provided by Good Times Event Services. Awards are given for top male/female/hand cyclist or wheelchair user overall finishers and top three male/female user in each age group. Water is provided during and after the race, and food and refreshments are available at the post-race gathering.   Race Category & Pricing Adult (General Public) $18 through March 28  $23 March 29 - April 11  NFCU Employee/Contractor/Active Duty/Retired Military $15 through March 28 $20 March 29 - April 11 Youth (5-13) $15 flat fee *Children 4 and under are free!* Group Rate (minimum of 10)  $15 per person through March 28 $20 per person March 29 - April 11 Race Day $25 for all race categories (excluding Youth) $15 for

Join the Lauren’s Kids foundation and thousands of walkers across the state for the 2026 Walk in My Shoes 1,500-mile trek across Florida. April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month — every step counts in the fight to prevent child sexual abuse and help survivors heal. WALK IN MY SHOES PENSACOLA Date: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 Start location: Gulf Coast Kids House Inc. (3401 N 12th Ave., Pensacola, FL 32503) Registration Begins: 8:00 AM Walk Start: 9:00 AM Details:  Join us for a 3-mile walk to Town & Country Shopping Plaza (3300 N Pace Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32505)— with the opportunity to stop or continue walking our full 7-mile route to Sanders Beach Kids Park (913 South I Street, Pensacola, FL 32502)! An UBER code will be provided to walkers to cover the cost of a ride back from the walk.

The Pensacola Fiesta 10k & 5k, a Pensacola Runners Association Event, is the premier heritage road race in Northwest Florida and the perfect way to close out your Spring racing season. The event features fast and beautiful 10k and 5k races winding through the heart of Pensacola!   This year, the 5k is an RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) State Championship Race, so lace up those shoes and get ready to run your fastest to earn bragging rights!

The Sunset Run is a 5k event along Bayou Grande in the community of Navy Point in Pensacola.  The course starts and ends at St. John Catholic School and is fast and flat for participants of all activity levels.  All registered  5k participants will receive a Sunset Run shirt and a custom finish medal at the finish line, while supplies last. This is not a professionally timed race event for individual awards.  A one mile "fun run" will be held after the 5k.  The 42nd annual St. John Sunset Run is an excellent participation event for children and families to enjoy together, with a celebration of music and food following the run.     Packet pickup will be held on Friday, May 9th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at St. John Catholic School (325 S. Navy Blvd., Pensacola).  This is a rain or shine event.  Sorry, no refunds or registration transfers.

This unique 5K run/walk will Start & Finish at a classic, local landmark. Iconic collector’s medals will be handed out to every finisher. Capture the opportunity to grab the medal to start your collection. Don’t Miss: Have you ever painted the World Famous Graffiti Bridge? Well here’s your chance. We will be closing down the street 2 hours prior to the race start for you to have access to the Bridge. Unless a train comes you’ll have uninterrupted access to “Tag” the bridge. #BYOPaint Packet Pick Up Friday, May 22nd 20263p – 6p | Running Wild Pensacola Saturday, May 23rd6:15a – 7:00a | 17th Ave. (Race start line) BYOPaintPaint the bridge between 6:30am-7:30am Race Start Time: 7:30 AM Parking is available on all side streets in East Hill. Please do not block driveways and please do not park at Bagelheads or other businesses that are open during the event.

Join BRACE for the 2026 Disaster Dash 5K Run/ Walk!  Located in Seville Square, the Disaster Dash 5K will kick off hurricane season by helping raise awareness of the ways our community can be prepared before, during and after a disaster. The goal is to encourage everyone to become more disaster prepared.   Route: This super flat course, a 3.1 mile run/walk through beautiful, historic downtown Pensacola will start and end at Seville Square. Race begins at 7:00 AM. Test your limits and set new PRs on this picturesque course.  Strollers and registered service animals are permitted on the course.   After Party: Following the race, join BRACE for the free family-friendly afterparty where you will have the opportunity to learn how YOU can be better prepared for the upcoming hurricane season!  There will be a live DJ and booths from our sponsors.   Why Run? Proceeds from this event will go towards supporting Long-Term Recovery Efforts after a disaster, the Escambia Community Emergency Respons

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The 2026 Firecracker 5K will be held in historic downtown Pensacola and benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida. The race starts and ends at Seville Quarter and invites both runners and walkers to join the fun. Celebrate our Fourth of July themed race by wearing your red, white, and blue! Following the 5K is the Kids Fun Run. Pick up your finisher's medal and grab a drink to enjoy giveaways and more at our McDonald's After Party inside Seville Quarter! Registration Deadline: Please note that regular registration ends on Thursday, July 2nd at 11:59pm and late registration pricing of $50 will be in effect from Friday, July 3rd at 12:00AM until the race start time on Saturday, July 4th. Packet Pickup: Please pick up your race packet on Friday, July 3rd from 4:00-7:00pm at Apple Annie's within Seville Quarter (130 E Government St, Pensacola, FL 32502). Packet pickup is also available on race day from 6:00-6:45am within Seville Quarter.

The Pensacola Seafood Don McCloskey 5K, hosted by the Pensacola Runners Association, is a flat, fast  5K course through downtown Pensacola. Don't miss this opportunity to kick off your fall racing!Some of the many reasons to run the 2025 Seafood Don McCloskey 5k are An incredibly fast, flat and scenic 5k race through Downtown Pensacola starting and finishing  in front of Seville QuarterAwesome participant short sleeve,  fully sublimated shirtsOne of the most amazing and fun after parties in town with delicious  food and beverages offered after the racea great opportunity to help the PRA to give back to our running community

This course was designed by locals to highlight the beauty of Pensacola and to give participants an event that they will love. The Pensacola Half Marathon starts at our Maritime park inside the Blue Wahoos stadium overlooking Pensacola Bay. You will loop through the historic North Hill community just before crossing the Bayou Chico bridge capturing marina views of both Bayou Chico and Pensacola bay. Next, the course takes you to Pensacola’s downtown through our Historic District before returning you back to Maritime Park. The Pensacola Half Marathon is a true gem for the Southeast Running community and a MUST DO event for Columbus Day weekend. Location: The race starts and finishes inside the Wahoo’s Stadium Maritime Park 301 W Main St Pensacola, FL 32502 Course Time Limit: There is a 4 hour course limit to complete the half marathon race (~18:00/mile pace). If you are unable to continue at this pace you will be helped into the SAG wagon and will be transported to the finish line. Pack

The Chappie James Bridge Run (formerly known as the Bridge to Bridge 5K) will start at the base of the 3 mile Bay Bridge on the Pensacola side and will run over the Bay Bridge into Gulf Breeze, finishing at The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge. A LOCAL’S “MUST DO EVENT!” RUN OVER THE 3-MILE BAY BRIDGE and see why the party was voted the “Best Post Race Party”! There will be music, refreshments, plus a beautiful view! Buses will transport runners post-race from Gulf Breeze back to Pensacola. Finisher medals for everybody!GIVING BACKThe Chappie James Bridge Run is proud to partner with the Gulf Breeze Rotary Club as our official charity. A portion of every entry will go back to the club to help support their local scholarship foundation. Start   This race starts at the base of the 3-mile Pensacola Bay Bridge on the Pensacola side.Start time is 7:30 AM; We will begin walking to the start line at 7:15 AM. All registrants must be checked in no later than 7:15AM. Finish Finish line is at the oth

A History of the MCL/TEL Semper Fi 5K Charity Run for Children The origin of the run was as a fundraiser for the children and families of the Marines and Sailors who had perished in the Marine Barracks Beirut, Lebanon terrorist bombing attack on October 23, 1983. Marine 1stLt Chris Holzworth, having recently reported to the Marine Air Training and Support Group-21 (MATSG-21), Naval Air Station Pensacola, for flight training, presented the idea for the charity run to the CommandingOfficer, Colonel Robert “Bull” Bland, USMC. MATSG-21 adopted the idea and became the first sponsor of the event, initially named The Beirut Relief 10K Run. Colonel Bland assigned 1st Lt Chris Holzworth, who had initiated the idea, as the first Race Director. NAS Pensacola hosted the first run on Armed Forces Day in May 1984 with Brigadier General Joseph Hoar, USMC representing Headquarters Marine Corps and receiving the proceeds of the race. Over 500 military and civilian runners participated in that first eve

What better way to start off Thanksgiving Day than by running through the heart of Downtown Pensacola? After last years rave about the course, we’re not changing it. This Pensacola Turkey Trot has been voted one of the best 5K courses in Pensacola. BYOM (the “M” is for Mimosas.)Feel like celebrating after the Run? Want to raise a glass and cheers to all that you are Thankful for with your fellow runners? Then go ahead and do it.  Our team has been able to pull the permit to allow you to cheers with your drink of choice after the event.  So pack up your coolers and come celebrate after the run. Start & Finish This race starts and finishes in front of Seville Square 399 S Alcaniz StPensacola, FL Parking There is ample street parking in the area, and city rules are enforced; payment is required after 2 hours. Awards Overall Top Male and FemaleOverall Masters Male and FemaleOverall Grandmasters Male and FemaleTop 3 in each Age Group for Male and FemaleTop 3 Male and Female Walker Party

A Pensacola CLASSIC! This FUN Holiday 5k is for the entire family. Bring the kids and hustle along the scenic course, drink hot chocolate, and experience holiday cheer. Party: A fun holiday-themed party for the whole family to enjoy after the race! Delicious Christmas-y treats & hot chocolate, pictures with Santa. Awards Overall Top Male and Female, Overall Masters Male and Female, Overall Grandmasters Male and Female, Top 3 in each Age Group for Male and Female, Top 3 Male and Female Walkers. Packet Pick Up Info Friday, December 11thLocation: Running Wild, 3012 E Cervantes St, Pensacola, FL 32503Time: 3 pm – 6 pmRace Day, Saturday, December 12thLocation:  Running Wild, 3012 E Cervantes St, Pensacola, FL 32503Time: 6:30 am – 7:30 amRace Start Time 8 AMNo Refunds. You may transfer your registration up until two weeks prior to race day, please contact administration.

From the white-sand shores of Big Lagoon State Park to the storied walls of Fort Morgan Historic Site, this 50 Mile and 50K journey is more than a race — it’s a coastal odyssey. Runners begin at sunrise beneath whispering pines and the salty breeze of the Gulf Coast. The air hangs thick with anticipation as feet press into soft sand and smooth coastal pavement, tracing the edge of emerald waters. Pelicans glide overhead. The rhythm of the tide sets the tempo. The course stretches west, hugging the raw beauty of the Gulf shoreline. Long, runnable sections invite you to find your stride, while rolling bridges and exposed causeways test both grit and focus. The sun climbs higher, casting a golden shimmer across the water — beautiful, relentless, unforgettable. For 50K athletes, the challenge is bold and bracing — a fast, scenic test of endurance where sea air fills your lungs and every mile feels earned. For 50 Mile runners, the day becomes an expedition. Miles stack quietly. Conversation