Sat, Mar 6, 2027

Rotary Runs The Beach 2027

Indian Rocks Beach, FL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2019

5K1 Mile

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Jan 27, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Rotary Runs The Beach 2027

The course runs directly on the sand at Indian Rocks Beach, out and back along the Gulf. It is a beach run in the literal sense, so expect soft footing and salt air rather than pavement. There are distance options for those racing seriously and those just out for a walk with the family. Rain or shine, the event goes on.

Packet pickup runs the evenings before the race at Guilty Sea, a spot on Gulf Boulevard, with race-morning pickup available at the beach access where the race starts. Parking is available on site for a small fee, or you can leave the car on a city street for free. Afterward, there is an after-party back at Guilty Sea, with a free drink included and a buffet available for purchase.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2026 results

245finishers

17:44winner

31:29median

1:02:42cutoff

Top 3: R. Destremps (17:44) · Tommy Brown (18:22) · Jacob Greene (18:27)

The Rotary Runs The Beach 2027 has been held every year since at least 2019. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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 22, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K3/6/2027 08:00$35

1 Mile3/6/2027 08:00$30

5K3/6/2027 08:00$30

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Common Questions About the Rotary Runs The Beach 2027

Will I finish last at the Rotary Runs The Beach 2027?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 31:29, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:02:42, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Rotary Runs The Beach 2027 a good first 5K?

A field of 245 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 Rotary Runs The Beach 2027?

The 5K winner ran 17:44 while the median finisher took 31:29. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.