" FAST 8" Find YOUR next gear! Logo

" FAST 8" Find YOUR next gear!

Pensacola, FL

Sat, Sep 19, 2026

In 27 days · Sat, Sep 19, 2026

Don't let race day sneak up

One email during race week. That's it.

When

Saturday, September 19th, 2026

Where

236 West Garden Street, Pensacola FL

Distances

See race page

Typical weather

On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years

2025

7391°F

dry

2024

7289°F

dry

2023

7085°F

dry

2022

7288°F

dry

2021

7680°F

rain

2020

7078°F

rain

2019

7882°F

rain

2018

7885°F

rain

2017

7685°F

dry

2016

7586°F

dry

Best months to race in Florida

About this race

Event Overview

Ready to get faster, stronger, and become a more well-rounded runner? FAST 8 is an 8-week training program designed for runners of all experience levels who want to add speed work to their training and take their running to the next level.

Training Focus

  • First Race: Whether you're training for your first race, chasing a new personal best, or simply looking to diversify your weekly training.
  • Speed Training: FAST 8 will introduce you to the importance of speed training and how it can improve your overall running.
  • Structured Workouts: Over the course of 8 weeks, we will incorporate structured speed workouts designed to improve your pace, running efficiency, strength, and confidence.
  • Lasting Skills: You'll learn how to properly approach speed work, understand the purpose behind different workouts, and build the tools you need to continue incorporating speed into your training long after the program ends.

Who Can Join

FAST 8 is for EVERY runner. You don't have to be fast to participate — the goal is to become faster than you were before.

Program Details

  • Commitment: Come ready to work, learn, push yourself, and discover what you're capable of.
  • Duration: 8 weeks. One goal. Get FAST.
  • Start Date: This will start on Saturday September 19!
  • Meeting Schedule: We will meet each Saturday for the course of 8 weeks!

More Information

For more details and to register, visit the official race page at FAST 8 Find YOUR Next Gear.

Course map

Suggested Races

Southernmost Half Marathon and 10K logo

Southernmost Half Marathon and 10K

Key West, FL

Sunday, October 11th, 2026

Featured
View details for race Southernmost Half Marathon and 10K

Want more signups? Boost your race.

Get your race seen first by thousands of runners
Learn how to boost your race
12th Annual Pink Pirate's 5K for Breast Cancer logo

12th Annual Pink Pirate's 5K for Breast Cancer

Navarre, FL

Saturday, October 17th, 2026

5K
View details for race 12th Annual Pink Pirate's 5K for Breast Cancer
Simon Says Run for Prostate Cancer 5.8k 2026 logo

Simon Says Run for Prostate Cancer 5.8k 2026

Pensacola, FL

Saturday, September 19th, 2026

5K
View details for race Simon Says Run for Prostate Cancer 5.8k 2026
2026 Angel Dash - Pensacola, FL logo

2026 Angel Dash - Pensacola, FL

Pensacola, FL

Saturday, October 24th, 2026

View details for race 2026 Angel Dash - Pensacola, FL
Raven Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run for St. Benedict German Festival logo

Raven Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run for St. Benedic...

Elberta, AL

Saturday, April 24th, 2027

5K
1 Mile
View details for race Raven Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run for St. Benedict German Festival
Mullet Festival 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run logo

Mullet Festival 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run

Lillian, AL

Monday, September 7th, 2026

5K
1 Mile
View details for race Mullet Festival 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run
Pensacola Beach Run Half Marathon logo

Pensacola Beach Run Half Marathon

Gulf Breeze, FL

Saturday, January 9th, 2027

Half
10K
5K
View details for race Pensacola Beach Run Half Marathon
Pensacola Beach Turkey Trot 2026 logo

Pensacola Beach Turkey Trot 2026

Gulf Breeze, FL

Thursday, November 26th, 2026

View details for race Pensacola Beach Turkey Trot 2026
Seiz Up: A Run for Epilepsy Awareness logo

Seiz Up: A Run for Epilepsy Awareness

Gulf Breeze, FL

Saturday, September 26th, 2026

Marathon
Half
5K
View details for race Seiz Up: A Run for Epilepsy Awareness
Blackwater Heritage TrailBlazer Presented by Michael Hoeflich, Ameriprise Financial Services logo

Blackwater Heritage TrailBlazer Presented by Mi...

Milton, FL

Saturday, February 13th, 2027

Trail
View details for race Blackwater Heritage TrailBlazer Presented by Michael Hoeflich, Ameriprise Financial Services
Krul Lake Half Marathon logo

Krul Lake Half Marathon

Milton, FL

Saturday, November 14th, 2026

Half
Trail
View details for race Krul Lake Half Marathon
Run for the Reef 10K/5K & One Mile Fun  Run logo

Run for the Reef 10K/5K & One Mile Fun Run

Navarre, FL

Saturday, October 10th, 2026

10K
5K
1 Mile
View details for race Run for the Reef 10K/5K & One Mile Fun Run
AWKO Justice Jog 5K / Kids Fun Run logo

AWKO Justice Jog 5K / Kids Fun Run

Pensacola, FL

Saturday, November 14th, 2026

5K
1 Mile
View details for race AWKO Justice Jog 5K / Kids Fun Run
Elks Halloween 5K and Kids Monster Dash logo

Elks Halloween 5K and Kids Monster Dash

Pensacola Beach, FL

Saturday, October 31st, 2026

5K
View details for race Elks Halloween 5K and Kids Monster Dash

Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Fun Run

Pensacola Beach, FL

Saturday, January 30th, 2027

5K
View details for race Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Fun Run
Zarzaur Law Santa Rosa Island Triathlon logo

Zarzaur Law Santa Rosa Island Triathlon

Pensacola Beach, FL

Saturday, October 3rd, 2026

Fast
View details for race Zarzaur Law Santa Rosa Island Triathlon
Zarzaur Law Sea Turtle Triathlon logo

Zarzaur Law Sea Turtle Triathlon

Pensacola Beach, FL

Sunday, October 4th, 2026

View details for race Zarzaur Law Sea Turtle Triathlon
2027 Double Bridge Run logo

2027 Double Bridge Run

Pensacola, FL

Saturday, February 13th, 2027

15K
5K
View details for race 2027 Double Bridge Run
42nd Annual Great Pumpkin Race 5K logo

42nd Annual Great Pumpkin Race 5K

PENSACOLA, FL

Saturday, October 24th, 2026

5K
View details for race 42nd Annual Great Pumpkin Race 5K

Pensacola Banana Bridge Run Dec. 19th

Pensacola, FL

Saturday, December 19th, 2026

5K
Fast
View details for race Pensacola Banana Bridge Run Dec. 19th

Organize this race?

Claim it free to manage your listing — and get it featured for free, while spots last.

Find The Run Newsletter