New Year's Eve Ball Drop 5K
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Event details
The 2025 New Year's Eve Ball Drop 5K Run/Walk is a 5K run and walk in Panama City Beach, Florida. The event date is Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The race location is Frank Brown Park, with the listed address 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, FL 32413. The event is described as part of New Year’s Eve festivities at Pier Park.
Registration and fees
There are two entry categories by age: those 16 years old and younger and those 17 years old and up. The younger category is listed at $25 and the 17 and up category at $35. Regular registration closes December 29, 2025 at 11:59 pm CST. To be assured of receiving a race T-shirt, participants are advised to register by December 15, 2025. Race day registration will be available on site. Accepted payment methods include cash, credit cards and checks; credit cards are accepted through RunSignUp.
Timing, awards and weather policy
Electronic timing will be provided by Race Krewe. Awards will be given to overall male and female finishers, Masters, Grandmasters, Senior Grandmasters and three deep in five-year age groups. In case of bad weather and lightning, the race will be delayed in 15-minute increments. If hazardous weather continues, registration fees will be considered a donation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
