Muster 5K Beach Challenge
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Event details
The 21st Annual Muster 5K Beach Challenge takes place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Navy SEAL Museum, 3300 N. Hwy. A1A, North Hutchinson Island, Fort Pierce, FL 34949. The course is a 3.1-mile out-and-back on the beach, starting and finishing on the museum north lawn near the Mark V Special Operations Craft. The event is held on the same coastline where predecessors to today’s Navy SEALs trained for the beaches of Normandy. Awards are given to Overall Male, Overall Female, Overall Masters Male, and Overall Masters Female. Age group awards for male and female are assigned 1st through 3rd across age categories from 10 and Under through 90+.
Registration, logistics and rules
Two event categories are listed: a standard 5K and a reduced-fee category for active military and first responders (identification required). Registration pricing tiers and dates are: Early Registration $25 (July 28 through September 1, 2025); Standard $30 (September 2 through October 12, 2025); Ongoing $35 (October 13 through November 2, 2025); Last Chance $40 (November 3 through November 7, 2025); Race Day $50 (November 8, 2025). Race shirts are not guaranteed to those who sign up after October 3, 2025. Pre-race packet pick up is available Friday, November 7 at the Museum and on race morning at the tent on the north side of the Museum. Participants must park on the west side of A1A; Museum parking is not permitted on race day. Dogs are not allowed on the beach; only documented service animals are permitted on Museum grounds. Lifeguards will provide safety support during the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.