Best Damn Race Safety Harbor
Best Damn Race Safety Harbor: a fast, flat half in a scenic Florida park setting.
Race Date
Feb 6, 2027
Location
Safety Harbor, FL
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, February 6, 2027
- Location
- Safety Harbor, Florida
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K, 15K
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 7,324
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
Now in its 15th year, the Best Damn Race Safety Harbor draws around 450 runners from over 20 states, with nearly a third returning each year. The half-marathon starts at the historic Safety Harbor Resort & Spa and winds through Philippe Park's shady, tree-lined paths before an out-and-back on the Ream Wilson Trail. The course is USATF certified, pancake-flat, and known as a PR-friendly route.
The race delivers a big-race feel at a local price, with a finish at Safety Harbor Marina Park. Expect a welcoming, community-driven atmosphere with ample support. Whether you're chasing a personal best or tackling your first half, this Florida gem offers a delightful winter escape with solid organization and a strong runner-focused ethos.
Race-provided description
Registration Opens on Wednesday, April 29th at Noon (12 pm ET)! The 15th Annual Best Damn Race Safety Harbor features a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon on Saturday, February 6, 2027. Best Damn Race ® is a running series created for runners by runners. Our goal is to provide a big-race experience at a local-race price. It doesn’t matter if you are an elite runner, a first-timer, a walker, or using a baby jogger; we want you to have the best DAMN race experience. Saturday 2.6.27 10K @ 7:05 am Half @ 7:35 am 5K @ 9:15 am
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, February 6, 2027
Start Time
7:35 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
110 Veterans Memorial Ln, Safety Harbor, FL, 34695
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
FL23001JK · Best Damn Race - Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8214 years running
~456 finishers a year
shrinking
29% returning runners
USATF certified · 5 timing sources
runners from 23 states
winner 1:13:26
typical high 73°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
55°
Afternoon (High)
73°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
79%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 7,324 finishers actually crossed the line across 11 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
7,324
Median time
2:11:52
Latest turnout
474
States
49
Turnout by year
2019–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Best Damn Race Safety Harbor?
The Best Damn Race Safety Harbor is held on Saturday, February 6, 2027, starting at 7:35 AM.
Where does the Best Damn Race Safety Harbor take place?
It takes place in Safety Harbor, Florida.
What distances does the Best Damn Race Safety Harbor offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K, 15K.
Is the Best Damn Race Safety Harbor course flat and good for a PR?
The Best Damn Race Safety Harbor is a ultra-flat, point to point course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Best Damn Race Safety Harbor?
HalfRuns has finish records for 7,324 runners who have completed the Best Damn Race Safety Harbor.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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