Hemingway Sunset Run 5K
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Event overview
The Hemingway 5K Sunset Run is scheduled for Saturday, July 25 to Sunday, July 26, 2026 in Key West, Florida. The event marks the 37th anniversary of the Hemingway 5K and is held during Hemingway Days (July 22-26, 2026). The start and finish are at the Southernmost Point buoy near United and Duval Street. The event page lists an awards beach party outside Southernmost Beach Cafe at 1405 Duval Street and a pool party at the Blue Flamingo Resort, 3280 N Roosevelt Blvd.
Races and race-day features
- 5K Run
- 5K Walk
- Virtual Run Anywhere 5K
- Beach N' Beer Mile
All participants start and finish at the Southernmost Point buoy. The Beach N' Beer Mile takes place on the beach at the Southernmost Beach Cafe, includes four loops and four beers from Islamorada Beer Co., and is not timed; each bib has four beer tickets and a custom shirt. Prizes are listed for Best Team Spirit, Best Dressed, and Least Dressed. The event notes tastings of Papa’s Pilar Rum and Islamorada Beer at the awards beach party, raffles, and live steel-drum entertainment. A paddleboard race is referenced, and paddleboard rentals and personal flotation device requirements are provided by local vendors such as Lazy Dog and Mellow Ventures. An event management fee of $9.00 is noted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.