Powerade Panama City Beach Marathon 2026

The race.

The Powerade Panama City Beach Marathon takes place December 5, 2026, in Panama City Beach, Florida, featuring a marathon distance along with half marathon, 5K, and kids fun run options. The marathon starts at 7:00 am with a looped, certified course and concludes at Pier Park. All marathon finishers receive a long-sleeve shirt and medal, with awards presented for top three finishers in each division plus overall winners. On-course support includes water and Gatorade at mile markers, energy gels as available, and six portable restrooms; the course closes on a rolling schedule with full closure at 1:00 pm. Packet pickup occurs December 4 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm at Dave & Buster's in Pier Park, or race morning from 5:30 to 7:00 am at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville. Runners receive complimentary gumbo and beer at the post-race party at Margaritaville (beer for ages 21+).