Hemingway Sunset Run 5K
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Hemingway 5K Sunset Run : Key West, FL
The Hemingway 5K Sunset Run takes place in Key West on July 25-26, 2026 as part of Hemingway Days, a six-day commemoration of the author who lived and wrote in Key West during the 1930s. The event includes in-person and virtual options and marks the event's 37th year.
All in-person 5K participants start and finish at the Southernmost Point buoy. The 5K course is an out-and-back route with a slight deviation and is described as flat, with heat and humidity noted as environmental factors. An on-site beach afterparty follows the in-person events.
Event formats and distances:
- 5K Run (3.1 miles)
- 5K Walk (3.1 miles)
- Virtual 5K (run anywhere)
- Beach n Beer Mile
Registration for the in-person events opens July 28, 2025, and in-person registration closes August 30, 2025. Virtual registration opens July 28, 2025 and closes September 30, 2025. Fees vary by entry type.
The schedule includes a Beer Mile on Sunday as part of the weekend activities. The event has been featured by Runner’s World as one of the Best 5Ks to run this summer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
