Brandon Half Marathon
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Event information
The Brandon Half Marathon & 5K takes place on Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Brandon, FL (Town Center Business Center, 2016 Town Center Blvd, 33511). The event includes the following distances:
- Half Marathon
- 5K
Registration fees listed are $55 for the Half Marathon and $25 for the 5K. Prices increase after November 6, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST. All registrants receive a unisex long sleeve race shirt if they pre-register before December 14, 2025. All finishers in both events receive a finisher medal.
Course, awards and services
Both courses run along the Brandon Parkway; the Half Marathon extends onto the Selmon Expressway. The organizer describes the course as mostly flat. The 5K has very little elevation change; the Half Marathon has some elevation change on the expressway. The posted cutoff for Half Marathon participants is 3 hours and 15 minutes; support and road closures are not available after that point.
Awards are given to Top Male and Female Overall, Masters (40+), Grand Masters (50+), and the Top 3 Male and Female in age groups from 0-14 through 70+. Additional services listed include free race photos, a post-race food offering, on-site post-race massage, and early packet pickup at Fit2Run in Brandon Exchange on January 9 and January 10. Proceeds benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.