Seaside School™ Half Marathon + 5K
About this race
The 25th Annual SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Half Marathon + 5K returns February 11-14, 2027, culminating with Race Day on Sunday, February 14, 2027, in beautiful Seaside, Florida. Join thousands of runners from across the country for a Race Weekend unlike any other, featuring stunning coastal scenery, unforgettable experiences, and one of the most celebrated race courses in the Southeast.
Ranked the #4 Flattest Half Marathon in the United States by USA Today Sports, this fast and scenic course is perfect for first-time half marathoners, seasoned runners chasing a personal record, and everyone in between. And if history is any indication, don't wait to register. The race sells out every year.
More than a race, Race Weekend is a four-day celebration that brings together runners, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters from around the globe. From Taste of the Race, the official kickoff celebration for Race Weekend, and the Community Race Expo to Race Day excitement and post-race celebrations, the weekend delivers the perfect blend of fitness, fun, and community impact.
Proceeds from the annual fundraiser benefit the SEASIDE SCHOOL FOUNDATION™, supporting innovative educational opportunities for students at SEASIDE SCHOOL™ that extend beyond what is typically available in public education.
Founded in 1996, SEASIDE SCHOOL™ is one of Florida's oldest operating public charter schools and includes SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL™ in Seaside, Florida, and Seacoast Collegiate High School located at the Northwest Florida State College South Walton Center. Serving more than 600 students in grades 5 through 12, SEASIDE SCHOOL™ consistently ranks among the top public schools in Florida and remains committed to providing exceptional educational experiences that prepare students for success in college, career, and life.
For 25 years, runners have come together to do more than cross a finish line. They've helped fuel the future of SEASIDE SCHOOL™ students and strengthen our community along the way.
Join fellow runners on February 28, 2016 for the Seaside School™ Half Marathon + 5K. It's a fantastic Half-Marathon, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Seaside.
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Seaside School Half Marathon
Vera Bradley presents the 14th Annual SEASIDE SCHOOL HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN in South Walton. An out-and-back, fast and mostly flat course where you’ll run past quaint beach towns, dune lakes, and the most beautiful beaches. All finishers receive a Vera Bradley bag! Half marathoners receive custom finisher’s medallion, and both races give moisture-wicking technical shirts. Celebrate at the post-race party and enjoy live music. 13.1M USATF Cert #FL03010DL. Half Marathon Start 7:00 a.m. Seaside Post Office, Hwy 30-A. We welcome walkers for both of the races. The time limit for getting an official time for the Half Marathon is 3 hours and 15 minutes, but walkers can complete the race on the adjacent bike trail after that time. There is no time limit on the 5K Race. The Half Marathon course will be re-opened to traffic at approximately 10:30 a.m. In preparation for the road opening, at approximately 10:10, all remaining runners/walkers will be able to continue the race on the off-road, paved bike path, which is located on the side of Hwy. 30-A. There will not be any support for the runners or walkers along the race course after 10:30 a.m. Race timing will continue for all runners and walkers until 10:30 a.m. All proceeds benefit the Seaside School Foundation. For event details and tickets, visit www.runseasidefl.com
Seaside School 5K Run
Vera Bradley presents the 14th Annual SEASIDE SCHOOL HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN in South Walton. An out-and-back, fast and mostly flat course where you’ll run past quaint beach towns, dune lakes, and the most beautiful beaches. All finishers receive a Vera Bradley bag! Half marathoners receive custom finisher’s medallion, and both races give moisture-wicking technical shirts. Celebrate at the post-race party and enjoy live music. 5K start 7:25 a.m. Seaside Post Office, Hwy 30-A. We welcome walkers for both of the races. The time limit for getting an official time for the Half Marathon is 3 hours and 15 minutes, but walkers can complete the race on the adjacent bike trail after that time. There is no time limit on the 5K Race. The Half Marathon course will be re-opened to traffic at approximately 10:30 a.m. In preparation for the road opening, at approximately 10:10, all remaining runners/walkers will be able to continue the race on the off-road, paved bike path, which is located on the side of Hwy. 30-A. There will not be any support for the runners or walkers along the race course after 10:30 a.m. Race timing will continue for all runners and walkers until 10:30 a.m.. All proceeds benefit the Seaside School Foundation. For event details and tickets, visit www.runseasidefl.com
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Seaside in 2016, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Seaside
Seaside School™ Half Marathon + 5K takes place in Seaside, Florida, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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