Panama City Beach Marathon
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Panama City Beach Marathon
The Panama City Beach Marathon takes place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, in Panama City Beach, Florida. The event offers multiple race options that start and finish at Pier Park, with the start/finish line located north of Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville on Pier Park Drive. Live tracking is available through the RaceJoy app.
Event distances include:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5K Run
- Kids Fun Run
- Marathon Wheel Chair
- Half Marathon Wheel Chair
Packet pickup is available early on December 4 at Dave & Buster's in Pier Park and on race morning at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Main Deck. All runners in the Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K receive a long sleeve shirt and all finishers receive a medal. Shirt sizes are not guaranteed for late registrations or race day pickup.
The Marathon and Half Marathon courses are certified; the Marathon is a looped course. Water and/or Gatorade will be provided on course at mile markers and energy gels will be available while supplies last. Signs are posted every mile and there will be six portlets on the course. The course is not closed to traffic; Bay Medical EMS and the Panama City Beach Police Department will be present. Awards are given for top finishers in divisions and overall placings for the Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K. After the race, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville hosts an after party with food and beverage options for runners who show their bib. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
