Kailua Kona, Hawaii (United States of America) - "Cold Start Warm Finish". The Cold Start Warm Finish Family Fun Run/Walk will feature 5K and 10K courses open to runners and walkers of all ages. The event starts at 7am with a "cold start" as participants pass through a cooling mist created from HOST Park's deep seawater pipelines while running along the Kona coast scenic trail. It ends at a health and wellness market with local vendors, food, activities and exhibits. https://nelha.hawaii.gov/event/funrun

San Francisco, California (United States of America) - "Hot Chocolate Run - San Francisco". The Hot Chocolate Run series is back for the 2025/2026 season! Join the chocolate movement that's taking over the country. This race has it all - three distances, premium swag and a post-race chocolate experience like no other. To learn more about or purchase tickets for our San Francisco event, or to learn more about our other event locations and our Hot Chocolate virtual option, visit our website. http://go.evvnt.com/2900178-0?pid=6562

Key West, Florida (United States of America) - "Key West Half Marathon and Runfest". Rated as one of the top 15 scenic half marathons in North America by *Runner’s World*, the Key West Half Marathon and Runfest provides the opportunity for runners and walkers to take on a half marathon, 10K, 8K, 5K, Papa’s Pilar Rum Stroll, the Key West Beach N’ Beer Mile, the Big Pecker Challenge, and the Lil’ Pecker Challenge! The half marathon, 10K, 8K, and 5K routes take participants along the scenic Key West Waterfront with views of the ocean throughout. Participants of the Big Pecker Challenge will take part in the 5K, 10K, and half marathon, receiving medals for all three races in addition to a Big Pecker Challenge medal! Those who take part in the Lil’ Pecker Challenge will participate in the 5K, 8K, and 10K distances and will be awarded a medal for each distance run, as well as a one-of-a-kind Lil’ Pecker Hat. The Papa’s Pilar Rum Stroll will take participants across six popular locations in Old Town Key West with a Papa’s Pilar Rum drink to enjoy at each stop, while the Beer Mile will feature a run on the beautiful Key West beach with four beer stops along the way. After completing the mile run and tasting four beers, participants will be rewarded with a custom shirt. Thousands of runners are expected to take part in the festivities over the weekend. Race day will be concluded with the Cool Down and Recover Pool Party at the Gates Hotel with live music and drink specials! Packet pickup will take place at the Half Shell Raw Bar on Friday, Jan. 16, from 2 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 17, from 1 to 6 p.m. Race times are as follows: Saturday, Jan. 17, at 7 a.m. for the 5K and 10K, and Sunday, Jan. 18, at 7 a.m. for the half marathon, 7:15 a.m. for the 8K, 1 to 5 p.m. for the Papa’s Pilar Rum Stroll, 3 p.m. for the Beach N’ Beer Mile, and 4 to 6 p.m. for the Cool Down and Recover Pool Party and Farewell Party. Participant perks include custom race t-shirts, custom medals, and various prizes for costume contests and raffles. Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, top three master male and female finishers, and top three male and female finishers in each age group. http://go.evvnt.com/2952192-0?pid=6562

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (United States of America) - "Winter Run". Coastal Race Productions, along with the City of North Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand Running Club, are pleased to announce that registration for the 40th annual Winter Run is officially open. The Winter Run is the longest continuous road race in the entire region, and we invite you to be a part of it. In keeping with the tradition of offering both the 5K and 15K distances, all participants will also receive a custom-designed beanie. The event takes place on January 17, 2026, at 218 Main St, North Myrtle Beach, with both races starting at 8:00 am. Reasons to register soon include limited registrations available, the lowest prices being offered right now, helping to keep the longest road race in South Carolina going and growing, great swag including medals, a beanie, and overall and age group awards for both the 15K and 5K, and a chance to kickstart your health goals for the new year. www.runsignup.com/Race/SC/NorthMyrtleBeach/NMBWinterRun?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt

Bradenton, Florida (United States of America) - "Fiorelli Wine Run 5k". Like running or walking? Love wine? This race is for you! Join us on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 10:00am for an exciting new event that features the scenic views of Fiorelli Winery. Although the winery only grows muscadine grapes on their property, they offer a variety of wine ranging from various levels of dry to sweet, as well as some recent fruit wine additions. They take much pride in their grapes and are proud to say that all of their wines include at least one of their various property-grown grapes. They currently offer 9 varieties of wine, so click here to check out their wine list! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com. Registration includes: t-shirt (super soft ring spun cotton), wine glass (shatterproof, collapsible, and portable), finisher medal (wine glass shaped), race bib (chip timed 5k run/walk), results posted online, and of course, a pour of wine! www.runsignup.com/Race/FL/Bradenton/FiorelliWineRun5k?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt