Wacky Runs

Santa suits, pizza stops, doughnuts, midnight fireworks — the themed fun runs of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania & Florida, in one place. Every listing links out to the official race site to register.

Wacky Runs in Florida

Florida has 16 upcoming themed fun runs. Next up: Savage Race Florida Fall on Sat, Nov 14, 2026, Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot on Thu, Nov 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving), Cocoa Beach Turkey Trot 5k on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Florida leans all the way in — a pirate takeover in Tampa, a beer mile on the beach in Key West, and doughnuts at the finish in Jacksonville. Sunshine, costumes, and questionable decisions, all in one list.

Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 8:00 AM (first wave)
Dade City (Little Everglades Ranch), FL
5-7 miles / 3 miles
The wacky bit25+ obstacles across a Florida ranch — mud, walls, and barbed wire, with a shorter 3-mile Blitz if the full course sounds unhinged.
Price
$104.25 Savage Race (was $139); $96.75 Savage Blitz (was $129), no checkout fees
Medal
Not listed
Shirt / swag
Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Cocoa Beach (Bailiwick Mall, 20 N Brevard Ave), FL
Registration closes Nov 25
5K / Little Gobbler Fun Run
The wacky bitTurkey Teams of 2-6 must carry a supplied 12 lb. turkey together for the whole 5K and finish together — or get scored as individuals.
Price
$25.00 + $2.50 SignUp Fee (No-Shirt $20.00 + $2.50; Virtual $32.00 + $3.00)
Medal
Yes
Shirt / swag
Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · 7:00 AM
Tampa (Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park, 601 Water St), FL
5K / 10K / 15K
The wacky bitRun Bayshore Boulevard, then finish in Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park with a mug of fondue and famous hot chocolate.
Price
5K $54.00 + $9.48 fee; 10K $64.00 + $10.68 fee; 15K $74.00 + $11.88 fee
Medal
Yes
Shirt / swag
Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sun, Jan 17, 2027 · 3:00 PM
Key West (outside Southernmost Beach Cafe, 1405 Duval St), FL
1 mile
The wacky bitA classic beer mile on the beach — a beer every quarter-mile loop, with prizes for Best Dressed and Least Dressed; custom shirt included.
Price
$59.00 + $4.42 SignUp fee
Medal
Not listed
Shirt / swag
Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat–Sun, Feb 20–21, 2027 · 6:45 AM (15K Sat; first wave)
Tampa (downtown Tampa / Bayshore Boulevard), FL
15K / 5K / Half Marathon / 8K
The wacky bitThe race weekend of Tampa's Gasparilla Pirate Festival — a pirate-themed takeover of Bayshore Boulevard with challenge medals, a stroller roll, and a half-mile dog walk; gender-specific race shirt included.
Price
5K $35.99 & up · 8K $41.49 & up · 15K $46.99 & up · Half $101.98 & up
Medal
Yes
Shirt / swag
Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Mar 13, 2027 · 8:00 AM
Jacksonville (eTown, 10571 eTown Parkway), FL
10K / 5K / 1 Mile
The wacky bitA Dunkin'-backed race where every runner's swag includes two Dunkin' donuts, plus a 4-person "Donut Team" scored on average time; shirt included.
Price
$30–$35
Medal
Yes
Shirt / swag
Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Apr 3, 2027 · 7:30 AM
Melbourne (EFSC Melbourne Campus, 3865 N Wickham Rd), FL
2 Mile
The wacky bitDress like a pirate, chase costume awards and random giveaways, and bring the kids for the free Li'l Pirate run.
Price
$35.00 Race Fee + $3.50 SignUp Fee ($20 kids; $40 race day)
Medal
Yes
Shirt / swag
Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Jul 24, 2027 · 7:30 PM
Key West (Southernmost Point, United & Duval), FL
5K
The wacky bitRace at sunset from the Southernmost Point buoy during Hemingway Days, then hit the beach after-party with rum and beer tastings.
Price
$46.00 Race Fee + $3.76 SignUp Fee + $9.00 Event Management Fee
Medal
Yes
Shirt / swag
Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Feb 2027 — date TBA
Orlando (Downtown Orlando; 2027 venue TBA), FL
~1 mile
The wacky bitDrinking and dancing, then a mile(ish) jog in your underwear, then an epic dance party — raising money for the Children's Tumor Foundation.
Price
See official site (2027 registration not open yet)
Medal
Not listed
Shirt / swag
Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →

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