Daytona Beach Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Daytona Beach Half Marathon & 5K takes place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Daytona Beach, Florida. The event starts at Daytona International Speedway and finishes at One Daytona Victory Circle. The course passes local landmarks including Bethune-Cookman University, Riverfront Esplanade, Jackie Robinson Ballpark, and the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.
Distances:
- 13.1 mi - Half Marathon
- 13.1 mi - Half Marathon Relay
- 3.1 mi - 5K
The half marathon has a cutoff of around 3 hours and 45 minutes, which is approximately a 17:10 per mile pace. Event information such as packet pickup times and the athlete guide will be posted in the schedule and athlete guide documents.
Relay format and logistics
The half marathon relay is offered for teams of 2 or 3 and can be mixed gender. The relay is divided into three segments: the first segment is just over 3 miles and includes a lap of Daytona International Speedway to a hand-off point outside the turn 4 tunnel; the second segment is 5 miles passing Bethune-Cookman University and the Riverfront Esplanade; the third segment is 5 miles finishing through Victory Circle at One Daytona. For two-person teams, one option is to run the first ~3-mile segment while the partner runs the remaining two segments; the other option is one runner doing the first two segments (about 8 miles) and the partner running the final 5 miles.
Travel notes list Daytona International Airport nearby and several local hotels with booking details. Parking details are listed as coming soon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.