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The 51st Annual Billy Bowlegs 5K Run/Walk is a 5k, running, and walking event held on Saturday, June 6, 2026. It is located at 400 Hollywood Blvd in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, hosted by Dennis Samac.

Date:
Sat, Jun 06, 2026 at 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Location:
400 Hollywood Blvd
Ft. Walton Beach, Florida
32580
United States
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Links:
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5k Run Walk

The iconic 51st Annual Billy Bowlegs race kicks off the summer running season on June 6th with a 7:30 AM start. We celebrate 51 years of this marquee event which includes a festive post-race of live music, food and drinks, so hang around and enjoy the festivities. Medals are quaranteed for the first 300 finishers. Packets may be picked up at Run With It on Friday, June 5 from 4:00 PM -6:00 PM and on race morning at FWB High School from 6:00 AM to 7:15 AM. The NWFTC will also have a booth at the May 24th Gate-to-Gate Run on Eglin AFB where you may sign up for the Billy Bowlegs race. The Billy Bowlegs Kid's Run will start shortly after the 5K ends at the FWBHS track.

Event details and schedule

Beat the heat on June 6th with a 7:30 start time and enjoy a shaded post-race with food, drink and live music with a waterview of the Okaloosa/Choctawhatchee Bay Sound.

USAFT Certified 5K

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

Organized by Dennis Samac Event Organizer

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