Sat, May 1, 2027

Pelican Run 5k

Miami Beach, FL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Mar 14, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Pelican Run 5k

The course runs through Haulover Park, so the surroundings are natural and open rather than urban. The race benefits wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education, which gives it a purpose beyond the finish line. Walkers and runners are both out there, and the park setting keeps the whole morning unhurried.

Packet pickup is at the race site on the morning of the event, starting before the gun goes off. There is a parking lot right next to the registration area, though parking is paid separately through a phone app. Look for directional signage when you arrive to find your spot.

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Finish-Time Stats

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

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

373finishers

18:05winner

34:24median

1:08:07cutoff

Top 3: Sebastian DePillis (18:05) · Declan Duffy (18:41) · Brooklyn Bird (18:43)

The Pelican Run 5k has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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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 Sep 20, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles5/1/2027 07:30$35

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Common Questions About the Pelican Run 5k

Will I finish last at the Pelican Run 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 34:24, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:08:07, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Pelican Run 5k a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 373 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Pelican Run 5k?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:05 while the median finisher took 34:24. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.