Welcome to the 47th Annual
Key Biscayne Lighthouse Run
Experience the excitement of the 47th Annual Key Biscayne Lighthouse 10K/5K Run in the stunning tropical paradise of Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, home to the historic Cape Florida Lighthouse. This one-of-a-kind race will lead you through the scenic landscapes of the state park and the quaint streets of the Village of Key Biscayne, offering an unforgettable running experience.
Participants enjoy free entrance to the park. Along the course, strategically placed water stations and clear mile markers ensure you stay on track and hydrated throughout your run.
The celebration doesn’t stop at the finish line! After the race, join us for a lively post-race party packed with great food, refreshing drinks (including adult beverages), and upbeat music to keep the energy high. Runners can also relax and recover with complimentary post-race massages.
To make race day even smoother, be sure to pick up your race packet in advance. Register online by Friday, November 8th, and your race number and t-shirt will be waiting for you at the Key Biscayne Community Center (10 Village Green Way, Key Biscayne, FL 33149). Packet pickup is available from Wednesday, November 6 to Friday, November 8, between 9 AM and 6 PM.
For those who miss the advance pickup or register late, race packets will be available on race day starting at 6:15 AM, ensuring you’re ready to hit the course.
Come be part of the 2024 Key Biscayne Lighthouse 10K/5K Run – a day filled with fitness, community, and celebration. Lace up your shoes, breathe in the fresh ocean air, and make lasting memories at this extraordinary event!
- 10K Run to start at 7:40am.
- 5K Run and Walk to start at 7:50am
5K Run –
- 8 and under
- 9-11
- 12-14
- 5-year age groups from 15-69
- 70 and over.
10K Run
- 14 and under
- 5-year age groups from 15-69
- 70 and over
Online registration only. Registration closes at 6 pm on Friday, November 10, 2023.
The Key Biscayne Community Center will have tablets available for in-person online registration from Monday, November 6th, through Friday, November 10th, from 10 AM to 6 PM.
Race packets (containing your race number and t-shirts) for all online registrations received ON or BEFORE Friday, November 8th, will be available at Key Biscayne Community Center, 10 Village Green Way, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 from Wednesday, November 6th to Friday, November 8th from 9 AM to 6 PM.
Packet pickup at the Key Biscayne Community Center closes at 6 pm on Friday, November 8th.
All other race packets (including ones not picked up at Key Biscayne Community Center) will be available starting at 6:15 am on the morning of the race.
Take I-95 South or US1 North to the Rickenbacker Causeway toll booth entrance ($2.25 fee). Drive 7 miles until you can see the Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park lighthouse.
The entrance to Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park will be open at 6:15am and CLOSED at 7:15am.
Park entrance fee is waived for this event and you are invited to enjoy the park for the remainder of the day.
REMEMBER – PARK ENTRANCE CLOSES AT 7:15AM.
Parking attendants will be on site to direct you to the available parking spaces.
Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne
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Silver Sands
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Hotel Urbano
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Awards (Plaques and Gift Certificates) to be presented to the top Male/Female Open/Key Biscayne finishers for both events. These winners will be excluded from their age group for additional awards.
The top 3 open and top KB finisher in each age group will also receive a medal.
All finisher’s will receive a KBLHR Finisher’s Medal.
The 10K is NOT a walk. Runners must complete the race within 1:20 minutes. Walkers may walk the 5K but will not be judged. No special awards will be given for walkers unless they place within their age groups.
All net profits are donated to various organizations and charities – who in turn have volunteered at the race. 2017 recipients include:
- Dr. Robert Kemper Fund
- Eileen McCaughan Memorial Scholarship
- iPads for Soldiers
- KB Presbyterian School
- KB Rugby Club
- Key Biscayne
- Soccer Club
- MAST ABC
- MAST Junior Honor Society
- Michael Scholz Memorial Fund
- Patrick Rides On/Bike & Build
Race Sponsors
The Key Biscayne Lighthouse Run would not be possible without the support of our sponsors. Sponsorship offers a unique opportunity to grow your business with exposure through the event and face-to-face engagement with the community. Be associated with a popular event and making a positive difference. By becoming a sponsor your business, products, and brand will have a strong presence with the event providing a direct connection with participants.
Charities Sponsored
The Key Biscayne Lighthouse Run donates all net profits to various organizations and charities – who in turn have volunteered at the race