Daytona Beach Half Marathon
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Event details
The Daytona Beach Half Marathon & 5K takes place on February 7, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. The event begins at Daytona International Speedway and finishes at One Daytona. The program includes these race options:
- 13.1 mi Half Marathon
- 13.1 mi Half Marathon Relay
- 3.1 mi 5K
The half marathon has an approximate cutoff of 3 hours and 45 minutes (about a 17:10 per mile pace). Packet pickup times and additional race information are provided in the event schedule and athlete guide. Awards categories and course maps are published by the organizer.
Course and relay format
The course starts at Daytona International Speedway and passes local landmarks including Bethune-Cookman University, the Riverfront Esplanade, Jackie Robinson Ballpark/Stadium, and the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America before finishing in Victory Circle at One Daytona. The half marathon relay is offered for teams of two or three and can be co-ed.
Relay segments are described as:
- first segment: just over 3 miles, a lap of Daytona International Speedway to a hand-off point near turn 4
- second segment: 5 miles passing Bethune-Cookman University and Riverfront Esplanade
- third segment: 5 miles from Riverfront Esplanade to Victory Circle
For two-person teams, options include running the first 3-mile segment or the first two segments (about 8 miles) with the partner running the remainder. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.