Panama City Beach Marathon course.
The marathon course for 2026 (5 Dec 2026), loop.
Marathon
- Distance
- 42.195
- kilometers
- Climb
- —
- not published
- Descent
- —
- not published
- Profile
- —
- not published
- Layout
- Loop
- Road
- Time limit
- —
- not published
- Start
- 07:00
- local time
- Boston qualifier
- No
- not listed as a BQ course
Racing it
Pro tips
- 01
Beach and blocks
The marathon runs alongside the beach, but high-rises can block sun and vistas on street sections. Use open beach stretches to check effort, not the shaded blocks.
From the description
- 02
Mild December start
Typical race-day temperature is 17.3C, so expect a cool but not cold early December run. Dress for a mild Gulf morning and adjust as you warm up.
From the temperature
- 03
Low-season lodging
Early December is low season, so beachfront rooms can be cheaper than spring-break weeks. Staying near the beachfront cuts race-morning travel on the strip.
From the description
- 04
Family distances
A 5K and Kid’s Fun Run are also listed, so family members can race shorter while you run the 26.2.
From the description
- 05
Street-side scenery
Street sections are lined with strip malls, chain hotels, and arcades, so don't expect scenic views the whole way. Save mental energy for the beachfront stretches.
From the description
Written by AI from the course data. Check race-day details with the organizer.