Crawfish Fest 5k
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Pensacola Beach, FL
- 20 Casino Beach Blvd, 32561
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
A flat, scenic 5K that launches the Pensacola Beach Crawfish Festival, complete with live music and plenty of delicious crawfish.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Festive
Fun
Scenic
FestiveWho it's for
- Family Friendly
- Military & First Responders
Family Friendly
Military & First RespondersGreat for: families
Less ideal for: pure PR-chasing on a bare course
Kick off the lively Crawfish Festival on Pensacola Beach with a flat and scenic 5K run. This well-marked course guides you along the streets of Pensacola Beach, offering beautiful views. After crossing the finish line, join the post-race party and awards ceremony at Bamboo Willie's, featuring live music and delicious steamed crawfish. It's a relaxed event where the focus is on fun and celebration, making it perfectly fine to simply enjoy the experience.
What to expect
- Enjoy a remarkably flat and scenic 5K course along the streets of Pensacola Beach.
- The route is clearly marked and supported by cones, police, arrows, and volunteers.
- Celebrate post-race at Bamboo Willie's with an awards ceremony, live music, and steamed crawfish.
Standout details
- Flat, scenic beach course
- Kicks off the Crawfish Festival
- Post-race party with live music
- Delicious steamed crawfish
Perks & features
- After-Party
After-PartyFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM CDT · From $38.96
Opens Jan 5, 2026, 4:30 AM CST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 2:00 AM CST
- 5K
Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM CDT · From $38.96
Opens Jan 5, 2026, 4:29 AM CST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 2:00 AM CST
The course
- Flat
- Family-oriented
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoingwarm-day exposure
5K distance, flat area, typically mild weather
- Warm season
Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.
From the organizer
The Crawfish 5K will kick off the amazing Crawfish Festival on Pensacola Beach! The Course is flat flat flat and will be the scenic Beach 5K route on the streets of Pensacola Beach and will be extremely well marked with cones/police/arrows/and volunteers. Post race party & awards ceremony will be at Bamboo Willies with live music and great food. Remember, it’s ok to “suck” at this race!
Packet Pick Up: Friday, April 17th 3p-6p | Running Wild Pensacola Saturday, April 18th 6:30a–7:30a | Bamboo Willie’s Boardwalk Parking Lot Post Race Party and Awards at the Boardwalk immediately following the race. Bring your appetite for lots of delicious steamed Crawfish!
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