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Year one · Key West, FL

Race the Keys.

Key West has always been an escape.
This April, make it a starting line.

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Date
April 2027Half & relay 6 AM · 5K 7 AM
Start & finish
Higgs BeachKey West, Florida
Distances
13.1 · Relay · 5KAll paces welcome
Registration
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Pick your distance

Maybe you’re chasing a time. Maybe you’re chasing a feeling.

Choose your distance. We’ll see you at the finish.

Shorter

5K

A first race, or a fast one. Same Key West finish line.

Start
7:00 AM
Finish
Higgs Beach
Time limit
Course closes 11 am · Walkers welcome

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The main event

13.1

Along the Atlantic, through Old Town and back to the sand.

Start
6:00 AM
Finish
Higgs Beach
Course
Old Town, Truman Waterfront, Cow Key
Time limit
4 hours
  • An inaugural race bib
  • An inaugural finisher medal
  • A race towel

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Team

Relay

Share the miles. Share the finish.

Team
2 runners max
Legs
Equal distance
Start
6:00 AM
Finish
Higgs Beach

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The course

13.1 miles. One island.

Illustrated Key West Half course map from Higgs Beach through Old Town and out to Cow Key and back
  • StartHiggs Beach, on the Atlantic side
  • RouteTruman Waterfront, Old Town, South Roosevelt Blvd and Cow Key
  • On courseWater stops and aid stations, marked on the map
  • FinishBack at Higgs Beach. The 5K finishes here too
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Good to know

Answers before you ask.

Can't make it?

Bib transfer and deferral details are coming with the new race date. Refunds are issued if we cancel the event.

New to 13.1?

Walkers are welcome. Enter your email and we'll send the free 8-week plan as a PDF.

Flying in?

Weather, where to stay near Higgs Beach, and what race weekend looks like, all in one place.

April 2027 · Key West, FL

Be first when registration reopens

The Key West Half moves to April 2027. Registration reopens in January.

April 2027Registration reopens in JanuaryGet notified