Sat, May 15, 2027

7th Annual Dreamin' of the Keys 5K

Port Saint Lucie, FL

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Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Dec 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 7th Annual Dreamin' of the Keys 5K

The course starts and ends at a gazebo on Meeting Street, winding through a nearby neighborhood on an evening built around the costume. Tacky Florida Keys gear is the unofficial dress code: people show up in parrot hats, oversized shades, and full Key West regalia. Key lime pie and island music set the tone around the finish, and an awards ceremony follows shortly after.

Packet pickup runs at the Fleet Feet store on the days before the race, with a second pickup window at the Tradition Gazebo on race day itself before the start. The gazebo area is where post-race celebrations happen, so it is worth arriving a little early to take in the setup.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K · 2026 results

264finishers

18:45winner

38:17median

1:04:41cutoff

Top 3: Adam Kirkwood (18:45) · Kristen Tenaglia (19:07) · Daniel Araujo (19:56)

The 7th Annual Dreamin' of the Keys 5K is in its 7th year.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K5/15/2027 18:00$35

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Common Questions About the 7th Annual Dreamin' of the Keys 5K

Will I finish last at the 7th Annual Dreamin' of the Keys 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 38:17, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:04:41, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 7th Annual Dreamin' of the Keys 5K a good first 5K?

A field of 264 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 7th Annual Dreamin' of the Keys 5K?

The 5K winner ran 18:45 while the median finisher took 38:17. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.