Pensacola Banana Run Dec. 19th

Finisher Medal, all registrants after 7/19 price Increase gets a finisher medal.

Purchase of finisher medal can be done on-site or at Fleet Feet.

🍌Pensacola Banana Run 2026

📅 Saturday, December 19, 2026 📍 Bartram Park Pensacola

📍 Event Address: 211 Bayfront Pkwy, Pensacola, FL 32502

Packet Pickup

Fleet Feet Pensacola 236 W Garden St, Downtown

🗓️ December 14–18

⏰ 10 AM – 6 PM

Day‑of registration: $30

🎉 Event Overview

The Banana Run is back — bigger, brighter, and more bananas than ever. Join us on the Bay Front for a morning of movement, costumes, community, and the most legendary banana‑themed games in Pensacola.

Whether you’re running to the top, strolling with friends, or just here for the spectacle, this event is all about joy, connection, and full‑tilt banana energy.

🏃 Choose Your Distance

🚶 1 Mile Walk

🏃 2 Mile Run/Walk

🌉 3 Mile Run (to the 3 mile bridge)

🎈 Or simply come for the games, cheering, and festivities

🍌 Costumes & Gear

Pre‑ordered banana suits available during packet pickup

Limited suits available in‑store and on event morning

👉 Pro tip: Costumes go fast — grab yours early.

⏰ Event Schedule

6:30 – 7:30 AM → Check‑In & Festive Meet‑Up

8:00 AM → Run/Walk Start

9:00 AM → Post‑Run Social & Banana Games

📍 All activities at Bartram Park

🍌 ⭐ The Main Event: The Banana Toss ⭐

This year’s highlight is the Banana Toss Showdown, now bigger and more competitive than ever.

👟 Grand Prize: FREE SHOES for BOTH teammates

Form a team of two, step into the ring, and see how far you can launch and catch the (fake) banana without dropping it.

Team of 2

Progressive distance rounds

Last team standing wins

Both teammates walk away with brand‑new shoes

This is the game everyone talks about — and the one you’ll want to train for.

🎯 More Post‑Run Fun

Stick around for a full lineup of banana‑themed challenges:

🍌 Banana Costume Contest

🎨 Banana Decoration Contest

🏃 Banana Balance Sprint

💪 Banana Tug‑of‑War

🍌 Banana Toss (Teams of 2 — free shoes for both winners!)

🌟 Why You’ll Love It

All paces welcome — walk, jog, run, or strut

Family‑friendly and community‑driven

Stunning views from the Bay View,

Music, costumes, games, and unforgettable vibes.

Your registration fee helps cover safety, crossing guards, and event setup.

📢 Stay Connected

Follow Fleet Feet Pensacola on Facebook & Instagram for updates, costume ideas, and event announcements.

🍌 Bottom Line

This isn’t just a run — it’s a full‑blown banana celebration on the bridge. Show up. Dress up. Team up. Toss bananas. Win shoes. See you at the start line.