Amelia Island Half Marathon 2026
ZOOMA Amelia Island returns October 10-11, 2026 — a flat half marathon, 12K, and 5K starting in downtown Fernandina Beach and finishing at The Ritz-Carlton.
The Amelia Island Half Marathon — the ZOOMA series' most popular race — runs the weekend of October 10-11, 2026, with the main event starting at 7:20 a.m. Sunday, October 11.
The races
Three distances are offered: the half marathon (13.1 miles), a 12K, and a 5K. The half and 12K courses are flat and fast, starting in historic downtown Fernandina Beach, winding through Old Town and onto the shaded roads near Fort Clinch, and finishing at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island.
Good to know
The race is organized by women, for women — female planners, coaches, and athletes guide its design — and has been voted a Top 20 Half Marathon by BibRave five years running. The half marathon time limit is 3 hours 20 minutes (a 15:15 mile pace). Expect 500-1,000 participants and October highs near 80°F.
Event Details
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 — Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Downtown Fernandina Beach to The Ritz-Carlton
- Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
- ZOOMA Run
- Registration required
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