Run for Paradise 5k

JAN

3

2026

Start the New Year in sunny Key West at the inaugural Run for Paradise, a fun 5K along Higgs Beach to Smathers and back. All proceeds support Key West Track and Field Club's youth programs.

Sat 3 Jan 2026

Key West, Florida

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event overview

The 2026 Run for Paradise is a 5K run/walk held on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The event is described as the inaugural Run for Paradise and will coincide with the KWTFC annual Pole Vault in Paradise. The course runs from Higgs Beach to Smathers and back. Registration is listed at $40, with 185 spots remaining. The price increases after December 12, 2025.

Location and purpose

The race is based at 1000 Atlantic Ave, Key West, FL 33040. All funds raised support the Key West Track & Field Club, which is dedicated to creating more athletic opportunities for youth athletes in the Lower Keys. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k Run/walk