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When
Thursday, December 31st, 2026
Where
16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach FL
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
51–64°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
33–54°F
dry
2024
61–72°F
dry
2023
39–58°F
dry
2022
60–71°F
rain
2021
70–75°F
dry
2020
61–70°F
dry
2019
46–58°F
dry
2018
63–70°F
dry
2017
44–55°F
rain
2016
47–63°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: 2026 New Year's Eve Ball Drop 5K Run/Walk
- Date: December 31, 2026
- Location: Frank Brown Park, 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, FL
- Included Activities: 5K Run/Walk and a 1 mile Family Fun Run/Fitness Walk
Schedule
- Registration: Begins at 6:30 a.m. on race morning
- 5K Start Time: 8 a.m.
- Family Fun Run/Walk Start Time: Approx. 9:15 a.m. after 5K completion
- Packet Pickup: Available during registration
Entry Fees
- Adults (17 & up): $30.00 early, $35.00 late
- Children (16 & under): $25.00 early, $30.00 late
- NO T-shirt option: $30.00 available on race day
- Refund Policy: No refunds: fees considered a donation if unable to participate
Charity Support
- Beneficiary: Proceeds support WWII Honor Flights
- Mission: Taking WWII veterans to Washington DC to tour the memorials
- Deadline for Shirt Size Guarantee: Registrations must be received by December 1st
- Youth Sizes: Available only for pre-registered participants through December 1st
Race Day Details
- Registration: Available on race day: shirts not guaranteed
- Timing: Electronic timing will be used
- Awards: Unique awards for overall male and female, all finishers receive an award
- Additional Information: Be sure to check out Panama City Beach!
Additional Resources
- Visit Panama City Beach: https://www.visitpanamacitybeach.com/mardi-gras/
- Race Website: Sign up for the race
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