Marathon

2024/12/07 07:00:00

Marathon Race

Registration Includes:
Official Marathon Finisher Medal
Exclusive Daybreak 76® PCB Marathon Long Sleeve Performance Shirt
Bib w/ Chip for Tracking
GU Energy Gel available at Most Aid Stations

*While supplies last

Swag bag which includes a Daybreak 76® $5 gas card
Post race Beer at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville
Post race Gumbo at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville

Marathon Route: This is a looped course.

Marathon registration available here. There is NO RACE DAY registration! Online registration will close December 6 at 6:00 PM. You may still register in person at Dave & Buster’s (Early Packet Pickup Location), December 6, from 11:00 – 6:00 PM if space permits.

Race Day Timeline

6:55 am: Marathon Wheelchair Race Begins

7:00 am: Marathon Race Begins

7:25 am: Half Marathon Wheelchair Race Begins

7:30 am: Half Marathon Race Begins

8:00 am: 5k Run Race Begins

10:00 am: Kids Fun Run Begins

10:45 am: Award Ceremony Begins – main stage at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville

10:45 am: 5K  |  11:30 am: Half Marathon  |  12:15 pm: Marathon

*Award ceremony times subject to change based on race completion results

All racers must be completed by 1:00 pm

Course Info

  • All Full, Half Marathon, and 5K Finishers will receive a medal at the finish line. Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each division. Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K Overall Finishing Awards will also be given.
  • Start/Finish Line will have water and fruit for runners.
  • Signs will be posted every mile starting with mile 1 and for 5K / Half Marathon / Full Marathon turn-around points. Course is an out and back.
  • EMS available at Start/Finish Line for runners in need of assistance.
  • Course is not closed to traffic, so be careful and always be aware as you will be running with the flow of traffic. Traffic is minimal this time of year but it is always out there.
  • Bay County Sheriff’s Department and Panama City Beach Police Department will be on course for your needs as well.
  • Course will close at 1:00 pm sharp! (6-hour time limit for Full Marathon)
Marathon
  • Water and/or Gatorade will be on course at each mile marker and the Start/Finish Line.
  • GU Energy Gel will be available while supplies last.
  • Full Marathon is a certified course and Boston Marathon Qualifier. Code – FL15004LAB
  • Marathon is a looped course
  • Porta-Potties: Full Marathon will have portalets at 12500 Front Beach Road, 11212 Front Beach Road and 8817 Thomas Drive.
Half Marathon
  • Water and/or Gatorade will be on course at each mile marker and the Start/Finish Line.
  • GU Energy Gel will be available while supplies last.
  • Porta-Potties: Half Marathon will have a portalet at 12500 Front Beach Road, 11212 Front Beach Road and 8817 Thomas Drive.
5K
  • No Porta-Potties will be available along the race for the 5K runners.
Kids Fun Run
  • Participants will receive a participation ribbon.

All runners will receive a shirt and timing chip when packets are picked up.
We strongly urge you to pick up Friday if possible to avoid delays on race day.

Early Packet Pickup

The Early Packet pickup will take place on
Friday, December 6th from 11 am – 6 pm:

Dave & Buster’s
Pier Park

15701 L C Hilton Jr Dr,
Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Race Day Packet Pickup

Race day packet pickup will take place on
Saturday, December 7th at 6 am – 7 am:

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville – Main Deck
Pier Park
16230 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Awards Ceremony

The awards ceremony will begin at 10:45 AM on the main stage at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville.

10:45 AM: 5K Awards

11:30 AM: Half Marathon Awards

12:15 PM: Marathon Awards

*Award times subject to change based on race completion results

Our Sponsors

A special thanks goes out to our sponsors who help make the marathon possible!