Daytona Beach Half Marathon

Event overview

The Daytona Beach Half Marathon & 5K takes place on February 7, 2026, in Daytona Beach, Florida. The event is based at Daytona International Speedway with the finish at One Daytona. The race program includes a half marathon, a half marathon relay option, and a 5K. Packet pickup times and additional event information are provided in the event schedule and athlete guide.

Course and relay details

The course starts at Daytona International Speedway and passes local landmarks including Bethune-Cookman University, Riverfront Esplanade, Jackie Robinson Ballpark, and the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America before finishing in Victory Circle at One Daytona. The half marathon is offered as an individual race or as a relay for teams of two or three. Relay segments are described as:

• first segment: just over 3 miles, a lap of the speedway to the hand-off point outside turn 4 tunnel;
• second segment: 5 miles, passing Bethune-Cookman University and Riverfront Esplanade;
• third segment: 5 miles, from Riverfront Esplanade past Jackie Robinson Stadium and the Motorsports Hall of Fame into Victory Circle.

For two-person teams, options are to split segments as 3 miles + 5 miles + 5 miles (one person runs 3 miles, the other runs 10 miles) or 8 miles + 5 miles (one person runs first two segments). Relays can be co-ed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Distances

• 13.1 mi Half Marathon
• 13.1 mi Half Marathon Relay (split into 3.1, 5, 5 miles)
• 3.1 mi 5K

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