What race distances can I run in Panama City?
Panama City has 5K (13), 10K (11). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
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Running Races in Panama City, Florida
Upcoming running races in and near Panama City, Florida - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
14 upcoming races · 10 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Panama City races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Aug 1, 2026Ninja 5K, & 10K at Panama City, FL (31) Panama City, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 15, 2026Ninja 5K, & 10K at Panama City, FL (33) Panama City, FLFrom $30Register Sat, Sep 5, 2026Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Panama City, FL (36) Panama City, FLFrom $30Register Sat, Sep 19, 2026Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Panama City, FL (38) Panama City, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Haunted 5K & 10K at Panama City, FL (40) Panama City, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Haunted 5K & 10K at Panama City, FL (42) Panama City, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Gobbler 5K & 10K at Panama City, FL (45) Panama City, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Copper Collar 5K Panama City, FLFrom $41Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Gobbler 5K & 10K at Panama City, FL (47) Panama City, FLFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 20264th Annual Gulf Coast State College Athletics 5K Turkey Trot Panama City, FLFrom $20Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Holiday 5K & 10K at Panama City, FL (49) Panama City, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Holiday 5K & 10K at Panama City, FL (51) Panama City, FLFrom $30Details Fri, Jan 1, 2027Race Staff 5K & 10K, Panama City, FL (Training) Panama City, FLFrom $30Register Sat, May 22, 2027Bay County FAMUNITY 5K Rattler Race Panama City, FLFrom $35Details
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.
Common Questions About Racing in Panama City
When is race season in Panama City?
November is the busiest month for races in Panama City, with 4 of the 14, followed by August with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Panama City races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 10 races in Panama City with published results, the typical median finish is around 37:21, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a race in Panama City?
Browse Panama City run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.