New Year's Day NSB
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Event overview
The New Year's Day NSB 5K is scheduled for January 1, 2026 in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. The event is a beach run/walk held on the sand, with the course starting and finishing in front of the Flagler Ave Boardwalk at 101 Buenos Aires Street. The event is presented by the Flagler Avenue Business Association and features a single distance: 5K.
Details and logistics
Registration is available online and in person. Early online registration is listed at $30; in-person race-day registration is listed at $35 and accepts cash or check. Registration is non-refundable and transfers are not allowed. The race is chip-timed using disposable electronic chips attached to bibs; results will be posted online. Race amenities include a finisher medal, a race-specific shirt (shirt quantities and sizes are limited; only the first 400 receive a shirt), free professional race photos, and a water stop on the route that participants pass twice plus a refill station at the start/finish. Bag drop is available at the packet pickup tent. Pets are not allowed. The event is planned as rain or shine. Awards include top overall, top masters, and top three in multiple age groups; award presentation and an after-race celebration are held at Flagler Tavern. Parking options and fees are posted at the Flagler Ave Boardwalk parking area; free parking is available along Flagler Ave and at some nearby lots. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
