Marco Island Half Marathon and 5K
Marco Island Half Marathon: a flat, scenic island loop with community heart.
Race Date
Mar 7, 2027
Location
Marco Island, FL
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, March 7, 2027
- Location
- Marco Island, Florida
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 2,999
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
Now in its 16th year, the Marco Island Half Marathon draws approximately 262 runners from 23 states, with a loyal 23% returning each year. The course winds through the island’s palm-lined streets and crosses the Goodland Bridge, offering sweeping Gulf views under typically warm, humid skies. Flat elevation makes this a fast, friendly course for first-timers and PR seekers alike.
Race morning begins at 7:00 AM from Physicians' Regional, with a three-hour time limit enforced due to course restrictions. Post-race, runners enjoy a celebration with unique finisher medals, great shirts, and chip timing. Proceeds benefit Marco Island schools and local charities, giving the event a genuine community feel that punches above its modest field size.
Race-provided description
Join us this for the 16th Annual Marco Island Half Marathon and 5K. Benefitting Marco Island Schools: Tommie Barfield, MICMS, MIA, and Lely, Our Daily Bread, and the Gulf Coast Runners Youth Development Fund. Why Run Marco? Scenic course around Marco Island and over Goodland Bridge (Half Marathon) Professionally chip timed Finish line video Post race celebration Great race shirts Unique medals to all finishers Age group Awards Please note: due to safety concerns no strollers/dogs are permitted on the course. Price Structure: Half Marathon $55 until 1/17/2027 $75 until 2/21 $90 until 3/6 $100 Race Day 5K $30 until 1/17/2027 $35 Until 3/6 $40 Race Day *GCR members get 5% off **Permit Pending Packet Pick Up Saturday 3/6 10am-2pm at Tenney Law Offices: 1770 San Marco Rd. Marco Island FL 34145 (Next to Sunshine Ace). Race Day Pick Up 3/7 6am-7am in front of Physicians' Regional (1839 San Marco Rd.) Race Start: 7:00am Half Marathon, 7:15am 5K Early registration is recommended due to course restrictions. Minimum age to register half marathon - 13 years old 3 hour time limit due to course restrictions This race is part of the 2027 GCR Endurance Challenge - find out more here
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, March 7, 2027
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
1839 San Marco Road, Marco Island, FL, 34145
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Coastal
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout6913 years running
~262 finishers a year
shrinking
23% returning runners
6 timing sources
runners from 23 states
winner 1:20:22
typical high 79°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
64°
Afternoon (High)
79°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
77%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 2,999 finishers actually crossed the line across 13 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
2,999
Median time
2:07:30
Latest turnout
262
States
43
Turnout by year
2016–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Marco Island Half Marathon and 5K?
The Marco Island Half Marathon and 5K is held on Sunday, March 7, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Marco Island Half Marathon and 5K take place?
It takes place in Marco Island, Florida.
What distances does the Marco Island Half Marathon and 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles.
Is the Marco Island Half Marathon and 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The Marco Island Half Marathon and 5K is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Marco Island Half Marathon and 5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 2,999 runners who have completed the Marco Island Half Marathon and 5K.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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