Daybreak 76® Panama City Beach Marathon

🏖️ Event Overview

The Daybreak 76® Panama City Beach Marathon presented by Visit Panama City Beach will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025 in beautiful Panama City Beach, Florida.

• Race Options: The event incorporates a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids Fun Run, allowing runners of all levels to test their limits while running alongside the World's Most Beautiful Beaches.
• Location: The race begins and ends in Pier Park, with an after party at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville.
• Gear: All runners of the Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K will receive a long sleeve shirt, and all finishers will receive a medal.
• Tracking: Live tracking is available through the RaceJoy app. Register today!

📦 Packet Pickup

EARLY PACKET PICKUP

• Location: Packet Pick Up will take place on December 5th at Dave & Buster's located in Pier Park.
• Address: 15701 LC Hilton Jr. Dr., Panama City Beach, FL 32413
• Time: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP

• Location: Race Day Packet Pick Up will take place at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Main Deck located in Pier Park.
• Address: 16230 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
• Time: 5:30 AM to 7:00 AM
• Note: All runners will receive t-shirt & timing chip when packets are picked up. Registrations made after Tuesday, November 1, 2025, shirt size is not guaranteed.

🕒 Race Details

• Marathon Start: The Marathon will start at 7:00 am.
• Half Marathon Start: The Half Marathon will start at 7:30 AM.
• 5K Start: The 5K will start at 8:00 AM.
• Kids Fun Run Start: Kid’s Fun Run will start at 9:30 AM.

Start/Finish Line is located north of Margaritaville on Pier Park Drive.

🏆 Awards Ceremony

• Time: Awards will start inside of Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville at 11:30 AM.
• 5K Awards: 10:45 AM
• Half Marathon Awards: 11:45 AM
• Marathon Awards: 12:30 PM
• Note: Award times are subject to change.

🏃‍♂️ Course Info

• Certification: Marathon and Half Marathon is a certified course. The Marathon is a looped course.
• Medals: All Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K Finishers will receive a medal at the finish line.
• Water Stops: Water and/or Gatorade will be on course at mile markers, with energy gels available while supplies last.
• Safety: Bay Medical EMS will be on course during the race for runners in need of assistance.

Course is not closed to traffic, so be careful and always be aware. The entire course shuts down at 1:00.

🎉 After Party at Margaritaville

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville will supply complimentary gumbo and beer for runners only. You must show your bib number to enter the designated area. Beer provided to runners 21 years of age or older, of course!

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville will open to the public at 10:30 AM and will offer runners, friends, and family 15% off merchandise.

📝 Registration Details

Registrations made after Tuesday, November 1, 2025, shirt size is not guaranteed. You may still register at Packet Pickup on Friday, December 5th, at Dave & Busters, if spots are open.

If the event is SOLD OUT, you cannot register or change races at Packet Pickup. There is NO RACE DAY registration! We can be reached at packet pick up location.

ℹ️ Contact and More Info

Thank you for participating in the Daybreak 76® Panama City Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K race! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

You can find additional information at www.pcbmarathon.com