Bayou Hills Run 2026
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Registration is Open
The Bayou Hills Run is one of Pensacola’s oldest running events and is partnered with the City of Pensacola to make it the Official Pensacola 5K and 10K City of Pensacola Championships. Runners will have some serious bragging rights for winning the race and their age division. In addition to awards stating “Pensacola City Championships”, the overall male and female winners for both the 5k and 10K will be welcome and recognized at a city council meeting following the race. We have partnered with the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation, along with Pensacola Sports both will be beneficiary of this great tradition and iconic Pensacola race.
The Mission of the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation is to enhance education by investing in our students to ensure their success. Established in 1986, we are recognized as the district-wide education foundation for public schools in Escambia County. We work collaboratively with school leaders to determine how and where private-sector investment and volunteer involvement can have the greatest impact on student success. Donations can enhance Grants for Excellence for schools, Golden Apple Awards Banquet for Teachers of the Year, Academic and MIRA Awards Ceremonies for outstanding students, or Take Stock in Children events and scholarships for deserving students.
We look forward to working with the community to grow this great, fun, unique event.
Race Information
Start and Finish Line
The start and finish will be at Bayview Park (2001 E. Lloyd St.)
Baby strollers/jogging strollers
Baby strollers/jogging strollers are permitted in the race, but please stay at the back of the race corral at the start of the race.
Water Stations
There will be 2 water stations. The first water stop will be utilized twice by the 10k. The second water stop will be utilized by both the 10k and 5k races.
You have two opportunities to pick up your packets:
Friday, March 27 | 11:00am - 6:00pm
Running Wild - 3012 East Cervantes Street, Pensacola, FL 32502
Saturday, March 28 | 5:30 am - 6:30 am
Overall awards for the 10K and 5K runner’s races including overall, masters, grandmasters and senior grand masters will be awarded at the Awards Ceremony following the race at Bayview Park.
Age group awards will be awarded three deep for the 10k and 5k in the following age groups:
- 0-9
- 10-12
- 13-15
- 16-19
- 20-24
- 25-29
- 30-34
- 35-39
- 40-44
- 45-49
- 50-54
- 55-59
- 60-64
- 65-69
- 70-74
- 75+
Age group awards will be awarded three deep for the Kids Race in the following age groups:
- 0-5
- 6-7
- 8-9
- 10-12
The 5k, 10k, and Kids Race will be scored and age category prizes awarded based on NET TIME, meaning you will only be scored for when you cross the start and finish lines, not when the gun goes off. Overall awards are scored based on gun time.
All finishers will receive a finisher’s medal
Timing
The 5k, 10k, and Kids Race will be scored and age category prizes awarded based on NET TIME, meaning you will only be scored for when you cross the start and finish lines, not when the gun goes off.
Scoring
Overall awards are scored based on gun time. Both races will be scored using the IPICO electronic timing system. All bibs will have a disposable chip, you must wear your bib properly in order to be timed. Once you have crossed the finish line keep moving forward. No chips to remove!
| 5:30 am | Packet Pickup opens |
| 6:30 am | Packet Pickup closes |
| 6:54 am | National Anthem |
| 7:00 am | Race Start – 10k/5k starts |
| 9:00 am | Kids Race Start |
| 9:30 am | Awards/Post Race |
The post-race party will be at Bayview Park, a perfect setting with great views of Bayou Texar, a big playground for the kids, food, beer, and music.
Our Sponsors
Pensacola Sports is grateful for the support of its generous partners, sponsors and donors. Thank you for your commitment to growing Pensacola as a healthy place to live, work and play.
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