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Panama City Beach Marathon

Panama City Beach Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in Panama City Beach, Florida. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026. About 2,000 runners take part across all distances.

Race day
December 5, 2026
Location
Panama City Beach, FL
Field size
~2,000 runners

Race details

Date
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Distances
Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
Field size
About 2,000 runners
Course
Flat coastal
Registration
pcbmarathon.com

Registration, course & weather

Registration status
Open
Start time
7:00 AM CST
Course profile
Out-and-back course; Road surface; 211 ft gain, 211 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier

About the Panama City Beach Marathon

A flat December race weekend on the Florida Panhandle with marathon, half marathon, and 5K distances.

Rankings and notes

Rankings and awards
Beach destination winter marathon.
Notes
Flat Gulf Coast marathon weekend.

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Panama City Beach Marathon: common questions

When is the Panama City Beach Marathon?
The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026.
Where is the Panama City Beach Marathon held?
In Panama City Beach, Florida.
What distances does the Panama City Beach Marathon offer?
Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K.
How many people run the Panama City Beach Marathon?
About 2,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
How do I register for the Panama City Beach Marathon?
Registration is handled by the organiser at pcbmarathon.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
Is registration open for the Panama City Beach Marathon?
Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $110 (from runsignup.com, checked September 24, 2026).
What time does the Panama City Beach Marathon start?
7:00 AM CST.
What is the course like at the Panama City Beach Marathon?
Out-and-back course; Road surface; 211 ft gain, 211 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier.