New Year's Eve Ball Drop 5K Run/Walk

Ring in the New Year with a little movement and a lot of fun at the 2026 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop 5K Run/Walk in Panama City Beach! Runners and walkers can take on the 5K or enjoy the 1-mile Family Fun Run/ Fitness Walk, making it a great morning out for the whole family.

Both races start and finish at Frank Brown Park, located at 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway. Race-day registration and packet pickup begin at 6:30 a.m., followed by the 5K at 8 a.m. The 1-mile family event will get underway after the 5K, at approximately 9:15 a.m.

A portion of the proceeds will support WWII Honor Flights, helping World War II veterans travel to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials honoring their service and sacrifice.