Key West Half Marathon & 5K
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The Key West Half Marathon Ranks #7 In The New Book, The Best Half Marathons In The World, By Steve Kesh! Race through Key West’s historic Old Town and waterfront areas January 20, 2019, during the annual Key West Half Marathon®. The field is quickly filling to capacity. Set to begin at 7 a.m., the sporting challenge takes place on a flat, fast 13.1-mile half-marathon course in the scenic island city. Location of this year’s run is the Key West Historic Seaport at the foot of Margaret Street. The 5K Run will follow right after the start of the Half Marathon. Now celebrating our 21st Anniversary, we have had participants from all 50 States and 27 countries, including Great Britain, Canada, Mexico, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, India, China, South Pacific, Iceland, Sweden, Norway, Brazil to name a few to compete in Key West’s balmy January climate.
Half Marathon and 5k
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Sun, Jan 20, 2019 - Sun, Jan 20, 2019
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Key West, United States
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Where and when
Location
231 Margaret St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Start times
Sun, Jan 20, 2019
Half Marathon:
7:00am | 5k:
7:15am Races summary
Here's what races are available for Key West Half Marathon & 5K
Half Marathon
21.1km
$115
5k
5km
$50
Route information
**Start Line:
**Corner of Caroline Street & Grinnell Street – Less than a block from Packet Pick Up location.
**Corner of Caroline Street & Grinnell Street – Less than a block from Packet Pick Up location.
**Finish:
**Near Margaret Street & Caroline Street – also right near the Half Shell Raw Bar.
**Near Margaret Street & Caroline Street – also right near the Half Shell Raw Bar.
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How to get there
231 Margaret St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
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**By Air
**Check out the new non-stop flight from Newark NJ to Key West on United Airlines.
The Key West International Airport has commercial service and both the Key West and Marathon airports have charter service, general aviation and rental service. American Airlines operated by American Eagle, Delta,US Airways and United (operated by Silver Airways) provide service to Key West. The airport in Marathon is approximately 110 miles south of Miami; Key West airport 158 miles. For specific information on how to get here including direct fights to Key West.
**Check out the new non-stop flight from Newark NJ to Key West on United Airlines.
The Key West International Airport has commercial service and both the Key West and Marathon airports have charter service, general aviation and rental service. American Airlines operated by American Eagle, Delta,US Airways and United (operated by Silver Airways) provide service to Key West. The airport in Marathon is approximately 110 miles south of Miami; Key West airport 158 miles. For specific information on how to get here including direct fights to Key West.
**By Land
**A leisurely drive from Miami and an opportunity to drive the only designated All-American Road in Florida. Only 30 other roads in the nation have received this highest recognition possible under the National Scenic Byways program. To reach the Florida Keys Overseas Highway, bypass the traffic of the City of Miami by taking I-95, I-75, or FL-836 to the Florida Turnpike, south. Card Sound Road offers an alternate route to Key Largo. Greyhound Bus Lines (1-800-231-2222), The Keys Shuttle (305-289-9997) and Florida Keys Express Shuttle (305-743-7454) serve the Florida Keys, Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale- Hollywood International Airport. Greyhound also services Marathon and Key West airports. Once you arrive in the Florida Keys, you may not need a car. In Key West you can park at the Park-n-Ride garage at 300 Grinnell Street in Old Town. You’ll do and see more on foot. Potential RV Camping visitors should consult with our RV Camping grounds for advanced reservations.
**A leisurely drive from Miami and an opportunity to drive the only designated All-American Road in Florida. Only 30 other roads in the nation have received this highest recognition possible under the National Scenic Byways program. To reach the Florida Keys Overseas Highway, bypass the traffic of the City of Miami by taking I-95, I-75, or FL-836 to the Florida Turnpike, south. Card Sound Road offers an alternate route to Key Largo. Greyhound Bus Lines (1-800-231-2222), The Keys Shuttle (305-289-9997) and Florida Keys Express Shuttle (305-743-7454) serve the Florida Keys, Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale- Hollywood International Airport. Greyhound also services Marathon and Key West airports. Once you arrive in the Florida Keys, you may not need a car. In Key West you can park at the Park-n-Ride garage at 300 Grinnell Street in Old Town. You’ll do and see more on foot. Potential RV Camping visitors should consult with our RV Camping grounds for advanced reservations.
On your drive down to the Key West Marathon in Key West, FL, The Florida Department of Transportation encourages travelers to use the 511 Traveler Information System before hitting the road to stay up-to-date on crashes, congestion and construction along their route. The 511 system provides information on all of Florida’s interstates, toll roads and other major metropolitan roadways, including those traveling near the marathon location such as I-95.
**By Sea
**Sail through America’s Caribbean. All channels are well-marked. Marinas abound. And dock space is available. Key West Express: 3 to 3.5 hour daily passenger ferry departing from Ft. Myers year-round and seasonal service from Marco Island. 1-888-539-2628 www.seakeywest.com
**Sail through America’s Caribbean. All channels are well-marked. Marinas abound. And dock space is available. Key West Express: 3 to 3.5 hour daily passenger ferry departing from Ft. Myers year-round and seasonal service from Marco Island. 1-888-539-2628 www.seakeywest.com
**A Marker For Every Mile
**Down here in the Keys, the Overseas Highway is like our Main Street. And the best way to get around is to know the mile marker of your destination. These little green signs that dot our highway every mile begin just south of Florida City with number 127 and run all the way down to zero in Key West. They’re like our addresses. If you know the mile marker of where you’re going, getting there is easy.
**Down here in the Keys, the Overseas Highway is like our Main Street. And the best way to get around is to know the mile marker of your destination. These little green signs that dot our highway every mile begin just south of Florida City with number 127 and run all the way down to zero in Key West. They’re like our addresses. If you know the mile marker of where you’re going, getting there is easy.
**Alternative Transportation
**Once you are in the Florida Keys, please consider using alternative means of transportation. The Greyhound Keys shuttle runs the length of the destination. In Key West you can use convenient public transportation, taxis, pedi-cabs, tour trains, trolleys, bicycles or even your own two feet to see the sights.
**Once you are in the Florida Keys, please consider using alternative means of transportation. The Greyhound Keys shuttle runs the length of the destination. In Key West you can use convenient public transportation, taxis, pedi-cabs, tour trains, trolleys, bicycles or even your own two feet to see the sights.
Parking:
Ample parking within a block of start/finish area if you arrive by 5 am. We strongly suggest you arrive by taxi or bicycle. City of Key West lots: Corner of Grinnell/Caroline and Margaret/Caroline, Conch Harbor Marina. Mallory Square lot and Westin lots are within 1/4 mile of start/finish. City parking lots are free on Sundays till 12 Noon.
Event day logistics
Race Day! – Sunday, January 20, 2019
- Race Day! Limited Packet Pick-up from 5:30am-6:30am
- Half Marathon Start 7AM
- 5K Start 7:15AM
- Race Start Line & Finish near Caroline Street & Margaret Street.
- Half Shell Raw Bar: $5 Bloody Marys and Mimosas Race Day ONLY starting at 7 AM.
- Awards Party 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM with a concert by Howard Livingston & the Mile Marker 24 Band
Complimentary beer from Shipyard Brewing Company
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