Event Description

The 45th Annual race kicks off the summer running season. It coincides with the Billy Bowlegs Festival in downtown Ft. Walton Beach, FL. A 7:30 AM start and a festive post-race to start the day. Food, beverages and live music highlight the post-race. Packet pickup at the Gate-to-Gate race (May 27), at Run With It from 4:30 PM -6:00 PM on May 30, and race morning at FWB High School from 6:00 AM to 7:15 AM. The Kid's Runs will start shortly after the 5K ends.

Event details and schedule

New start time: 7:30 AM

Packet pickup at the Gate-to-Gate race (May 27), at Run With It from 4:30 PM -6:00 PM on May 30, and race morning at FWB High School from 6:00 AM to 7:15 AM. 

USAFT Certified 5K

Parking available at start/finish (FWB High School) or post-race (Liza Jackson Park West Pavilion).