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Don't Panic 42K / 2K

Sat, May 30, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

Location
Daytona Beach, FL
260 Daytona Blvd D-410, 32114
Featured distance
2K
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Embrace a relaxed, untimed lap race with a quirky "Don't Panic!" theme, shoe demos, and a friendly party atmosphere.

  • Fun
  • Quirky
  • Festive

Join The Running Elements' 4th Annual Don't Panic 42K/2K, a flexible lap race around ONE DAYTONA property. Whether you run one lap, 21 laps, or walk a single one, this untimed event is designed for enjoyment. It's a social gathering featuring food, drinks, and fellow running enthusiasts. Explore a large selection of shoe demos from store brands and even test a pair on the course. Remember your towel and "Don't Panic!" for a relaxed, community-focused experience.

What to expect

  • Enjoy a flexible lap race on sidewalks, choosing your distance from 2K up to 42K.
  • Experience a lively party atmosphere with food, drinks, and fellow runners.
  • Explore and demo a wide selection of running shoes from various brands.

Standout details

  • Untimed, no awards
  • "Don't Panic!" theme
  • Shoe Demo & Expo
  • Flexible lap count

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Easygoing

warm-day exposure

  • Warm season

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The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Welcome to The Running Elements' 4th Annual Don't Panic 42K/2K.  This is a lap race on a 2K course starting at The Running Elements store and goes around ONE DAYTONA property.  Run one lap, run 21 laps, walk a lap, or anywhere in between.

Runners, Walkers and Spectators are invited to come join us for the party with food, drinks and all your favorite running people.

Just remember to bring your towel and Don't Panic!

Large Selection of Shoe Demo options from store brands. Walk or run a lap in demo pair of shoes.

Shoe Demo & Expo is 8am-noon in front of the store.

Route is on sidewalks around property and include pedestrian bridge ramps.

Route is open from 7am-Noon. Participants can start a lap at any point during that time. This is Not Timed. No Awards.

Registration is $8 in 2026 through April. Registration is $10 in May 2026. Optional shirt is an additional $25 to add to a registration. Any additional donations go to offset the cost of food & beverage offered inside the store.

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