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2026 Bushwacker 5K

Over the years, the running event that turns into a tropical beach party has helped organizers raise more than $100,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters and more than $200,000 for other charities. The race begins in Gulf Breeze at the National Seashore and finishes at the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk. Organizers RunPensacola.com, Running Wild and Cap’n Fun Runners say this year’s event will continue the Bushwacker 5k legacy. Come run in Paradise!

Start

This race starts at 7:30 am SHARP! On Gulf Breeze Parkway – a .9 mile warmup walk/run up the bike path from the Live Oak Village Shopping Center, 1143 Gulf Breeze Pkwy.

Finish

This race ends in the parking lot of the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk in front of Bamboo Willie’s

Awards

Overall Top Male and Female Runners, Overall Masters Male and Female Runners, and Overall

Grandmasters Male and Female Runners

Top 3 in each Age Group for Male and Female Runners Top 3 Male and Female Overall Walkers

Packet Pickup

Friday, July 31st | 3p – 6p | Running Wild Pensacola 3012 E Cervantes St. Pensacola, FL

Race Day Packet Pick

Saturday, August 1st | 5:45am – 6:45am | Pensacola Beach Boardwalk at the Finish

Buses

6:00-7:00 AM From the Flag Pole at Pensacola Beach Boardwalk (near finish) to start line on Gulf Breeze Parkway.

(Last bus leaves at 7:00 AM, if you are running late please drive directly to the Live Oak Shopping Center)

8:30-10 AM Buses will run from the Boardwalk back to Live Oak Village Shopping Center.

Buses will run from the Boardwalk back to the Start from 8:30 am to 10:00 am

Party

Our post-race party at Bamboo Willie’s on the Boardwalk (steps away from the finish) will help you cool down with FREE popsicles, cold towels, and a Bushwacker in a souvenir cup. Enjoy live music and maybe enjoy a quick dip in the Sound.

The Pensacola Seafood Don McCloskey 5K, hosted by the Pensacola Runners Association, is a flat, fast 5K course through downtown Pensacola.

Don't miss this opportunity to kick off your fall racing!

Some of the many reasons to run the 2025 Seafood Don McCloskey 5k are

• An incredibly fast, flat and scenic 5k race through Downtown Pensacola starting and finishing in front of Seville Quarter

• Awesome participant short sleeve, fully sublimated shirts

• One of the most amazing and fun after parties in town with delicious food and beverages offered after the race

• a great opportunity to help the PRA to give back to our running community

The Zarzaur Law Sea Turtle Triathlon is held annually the first Sunday of October. The 2025 event will be on Sunday, October 5th, 2025.

The event is held on beautiful Pensacola Beach, Florida. The event features a full triathlon experience for children from 6 to 15 years old while friends and family cheer them on. With a fully supported event on a closed course, safety and encouragement from volunteers complement the excitement of children becoming triathletes.

The swim course is held in the beautiful waters of the Gulf of America followed by scenic bike and run courses. Both the bike and run courses features an out and back layout along Highway 399 which is closed to vehicular traffic during the event. Every athlete will receive a finisher medal. Custom age group awards are presented to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placement in each age group. ​

This course was designed by locals to highlight the beauty of Pensacola and to give participants an event that they will love. The Pensacola Half Marathon starts at our Maritime park inside the Blue Wahoos stadium overlooking Pensacola Bay. You will loop through the historic North Hill community just before crossing the Bayou Chico bridge capturing marina views of both Bayou Chico and Pensacola bay. Next, the course takes you to Pensacola’s downtown through our Historic District before returning you back to Maritime Park. The Pensacola Half Marathon is a true gem for the Southeast Running community and a MUST DO event for Columbus Day weekend.

Location: The race starts and finishes inside the Wahoo’s Stadium Maritime Park 301 W Main St Pensacola, FL 32502

Course Time Limit: There is a 4 hour course limit to complete the half marathon race (~18:00/mile pace). If you are unable to continue at this pace you will be helped into the SAG wagon and will be transported to the finish line.

Packet Pick-Up & Late Registration

Saturday, October 10th

Location: Running Wild

3012 E Cervantes Street, Pensacola, FL 32501

Time: 1pm – 4pm

Sunday, October 11th

Location: Start Line Community Maritime Park

Time: 5:30am – 6:30am

Parking: Please park in Wahoo’s Stadium Parking Lot at Maritime Park, 301 W Main St, Pensacola, FL 32502 there will be plenty of parking. There will be NO Gear check in, since parking is adjacent to race start.

The Chappie James Bridge Run (formerly known as the Bridge to Bridge 5K) will start at the base of the 3 mile Bay Bridge on the Pensacola side and will run over the Bay Bridge into Gulf Breeze, finishing at The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge. A LOCAL’S “MUST DO EVENT!” RUN OVER THE 3-MILE BAY BRIDGE and see why the party was voted the “Best Post Race Party”! There will be music, refreshments, plus a beautiful view! Buses will transport runners post-race from Gulf Breeze back to Pensacola.

Finisher medals for everybody!

GIVING BACK

The Chappie James Bridge Run is proud to partner with the Gulf Breeze Rotary Club as our official charity. A portion of every entry will go back to the club to help support their local scholarship foundation.

Start

This race starts at the base of the 3-mile Pensacola Bay Bridge on the Pensacola side.

Start time is 7:30 AM; We will begin walking to the start line at 7:15 AM. All registrants must be checked in no later than 7:15AM.

Finish

Finish line is at the other end of the bridge in Gulf Breeze, right next to The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge

Awards

Overall Top Male and Female

Overall Masters Male and Female

Overall Grandmasters Male and Female

Top 3 in each Age Group for Male and Female

Top 3 Male and Female Walkers

Party

After the race party at The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge! There will be food, refreshments, live music and a beautiful view! Buses will transport runners post-race from Gulf Breeze back to Pensacola.* Note: The LAST bus will leave Gulf Breeze at 10 am.

Parking

Parking is available on side streets in East Hill Area.

Packet Pickup

Packet Pick-Up & Late Registration

Friday, October 16th

Location: Running Wild 3012 E Cervantes Street, Pensacola, FL 32501

Time: 3p – 6p

Saturday, October 17th (Race Day)

Location: Visitor Welcome Center 1401 E Gregory St, Pensacola, FL 32502

Time: 6a – 7a Race Start 7:30 AM

*Must have ID to pickup packet.