2026 Florida Holiday Distance Classic
Race Date
Dec 20, 2026
Location
Madeira Beach, FL
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, December 20, 2026
- Location
- Madeira Beach, Florida
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
The Experience
Santa is back in town! Whether you’re naughty or nice, you don’t want to miss this fun, festive, holiday favorite. We have some changes afoot in 2024! Due to uncertainty about venues and routes due to hurricanes Helene and Milton, we have moved both the half marathon and 10K to start and finish at Seminole City Park in Seminole. The park is a great venue and will provide a fantastic setting for the post-race celebration. We will not be offering alcoholic beverages this year due to park restrictions. We were already considering removing them anyway to make the Holiday Distance Classic a more family-friendly and focused event.
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
Solid Pick525 years running
~193 finishers a year
growing or steady
20% returning runners
7 photos
runners from 1 state
winner 1:21:07
typical high 77°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
58°
Afternoon (High)
77°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
73%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the 2026 Florida Holiday Distance Classic?
The 2026 Florida Holiday Distance Classic is held on Sunday, December 20, 2026.
Where does the 2026 Florida Holiday Distance Classic take place?
It takes place in Madeira Beach, Florida.
What distances does the 2026 Florida Holiday Distance Classic offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2026 Florida Holiday Distance Classic course flat and good for a PR?
The 2026 Florida Holiday Distance Classic is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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