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2026 New Year's Eve Ball Drop 5K Run/Walk

2026 New Year's Eve Ball Drop 5K Run/Walk

calendar_today December 31, 2026 location_on 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, Central Florida 32413

About This Event

The  2026 New Year's Eve Ball Drop 5K Run/Walk with a 1 mile Family Fun Run / Fitness walk will begin and end at Frank Brown Park, 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, Florida. Registration and packet pick up will begin at 6:30 a.m. race morning in Frank Brown Park.  The 5K will begin at 8 a.m. with the 1mile family fun run/walk beginning when the 5K is complete (approx. 9:15).   

Entry fees:  Adults 17 & up:  $30.00 early, $35.00 late, Children 16 & under:  $25.00 early, $30.00 late.  There will be a $30.00 NO T-shirt option available race day.  No refunds. If you are unable to participate, your fee will be considered a donation to our charity.  

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the WWII Honor Flights. Taking our WWII veterans to Washington DC and touring the memorials.  We lose these men and women daily! Please help support this charity! To be guaranteed the shirt size of choice, registrations must be received by December 1st. Youth sizes will be available on pre-registered participants only through December 1st.. 

There will be race day registration available. No shirts will be guaranteed at that time. Electronic timing will be used!

Unique awards will be presented to O/A male and female.  All finishers will receive an award.

Be sure to check out Panama City Beach!  https://www.visitpanamacitybeach.com/mardi-gras/

Race Distances

5K
schedule 12/31/2026 08:00
1 Mile
schedule 12/31/2026 09:15
1 Mile
schedule 12/31/2026 09:15
5K
schedule 12/31/2026 08:00

Registration Pricing

2026 New Year's Eve Ball Drop 5K Run/Walk (17 years old and up)

$30.00

+ $2.80 processing fee

event_busy Goes up to $35.00 after Dec 26, 2026

2026 New Year's Eve Ball Drop (16 and younger)

$25.00

+ $2.50 processing fee

event_busy Registration closes Dec 29, 2026

2026 New Year's Eve Ball Drop 1 Mile Run/Walk (16 years and younger)

$25.00

+ $2.50 processing fee

event_busy Registration closes Dec 29, 2026

2026 New Year's Eve 1 Mile Run/Walk (17 years and up)

$30.00

+ $2.80 processing fee

event_busy Goes up to $35.00 after Nov 26, 2026

Prices from the official registration page, updated several times a day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 2026 New Year's Eve Ball Drop 5K Run/Walk 2026?
2026 New Year's Eve Ball Drop 5K Run/Walk takes place on Thursday, December 31, 2026 in Panama City Beach, Florida.
What distances does 2026 New Year's Eve Ball Drop 5K Run/Walk offer?
2026 New Year's Eve Ball Drop 5K Run/Walk offers 5K and 1 Mile events.
Where does 2026 New Year's Eve Ball Drop 5K Run/Walk take place?
2026 New Year's Eve Ball Drop 5K Run/Walk is held at 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway in Panama City Beach, Florida (Central Florida). See the course maps section on this page for route details where available.
How do I register for 2026 New Year's Eve Ball Drop 5K Run/Walk?
Registration is online — use the Register button on this page to sign up through the race's official registration page. Registering early usually means lower entry fees.
Is there a promo code for 2026 New Year's Eve Ball Drop 5K Run/Walk?
Discounts are set by the race organizer and appear on the official registration page when active. The most reliable way to pay less is registering early — most Florida races raise prices as race day gets closer.

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Race Day Schedule

12/31/2026 08:00

5K Start

12/31/2026 09:15

1 Mile Start

12/31/2026 09:15

1 Mile Start

12/31/2026 08:00

5K Start

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calendar_today December 31, 2026
location_on 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, Central Florida 32413
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2026 New Year's Eve Ball Drop 5K Run/Walk

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