Flynn's Beach Run

Name: Flynn's Beach Run
Start: 2026-10-24T08:00
End: 2026-10-24T03:00

October 24, 2026 · Horace Caldwell Pier, Port Aransas

Flynn's Beach Run 2026 in Port Aransas

A morning on the shoreline

Flynn's Beach Run returns to Port Aransas on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The beach event starts at 8 a.m. at Horace Caldwell Pier with a 5K, 10K, one-mile Family Walk/Run, and virtual 5K. Meet Flynn on the shoreline for a morning of beach running, with Cinnamon Shore proudly sponsoring the family event.

Date Saturday, October 24, 2026

Start Time 8 a.m. for all in-person events

Location Horace Caldwell Pier
Port Aransas, Texas

Races 5K, 10K, one-mile Family Walk/Run, and virtual 5K

Packet Pickup Friday, October 23
Port Aransas Welcome Center

Registration Online through Race Entry

Choose Your Race

Four ways to join us. One morning on the sand.

Prices shown are prior to race day. Race-day registration adds $10.

Starts 8 a.m.

Family Walk/Run

One mile. All ages.

$20 before race day
+$10 race day

A relaxed, one-mile route made for families and runners of all ages. Cinnamon Shore proudly sponsors the family event.

Starts 8 a.m. · Chip-Timed

5K

Awards by age group

$25 before race day
$20 for ages 17 and under
+$10 race day

Starts and finishes at Horace Caldwell Pier. Age-group awards by gender.

Starts 8 a.m. · Chip-Timed

10K

Awards by age group

$30 before race day
$20 for ages 17 and under
+$10 race day

Starts and finishes at Horace Caldwell Pier. Age-group awards by gender.

Join from anywhere

Virtual 5K

Participate from home

Register online

Sign up online and your T-shirt ships to you. Run wherever you are, then post your results and compare with in-person runners.

Register early to guarantee your T-shirt size. Race-day registration and packet pickup begin at 7 a.m. Saturday, October 24 at Horace Caldwell Pier.

Flynn the sea turtle, Flynn's Beach Run mascot

Before You Run

Packet Pickup and Race-Day Details

Pick up your packet the day before at the Port Aransas Welcome Center, or arrive early on race morning. The 5K and 10K are divided by gender and age: 0 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70 to 79, and 80 and up.

Packet Pickup Friday, October 23
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pickup Location Port Aransas Welcome Center
403 W. Cotter Ave.

Race Day Registration and pickup from 7 a.m.
Saturday, October 24

Start Time 8 a.m. for all in-person events

Good to Know

Chip-timed Age-group awards Start & finish at the pier Bring your own water bottle

Compostable water cups will be available. Bring a reusable bottle to help support island sustainability. Learn about Respect Our Island Home →

Where to Stay

Stay near Flynn's Beach Run

Stay just up the beach from the starting line at Cinnamon Shore, where vacation homes, dining, and fall festivities make race weekend feel like a getaway.

Vacation rentals

Cottages, condos, townhomes, and beach homes at Cinnamon Shore.

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Reservation add-ons

Golf carts, beach setups, bonfires, in-home dining, surf lessons, and more.

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Dining and shopping

Lisabella's, Stout's, Shore Cafe, C Bar, Dylan's, and Town Center boutiques.

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Plan Your Stay

The Same Evening at Cinnamon Shore

Beach Bonfires & Boos

Our pre-Halloween Signature Event returns to the beach that same evening, Saturday, October 24, from 5 to 10 p.m. Finish the run in the morning, then come back for a community bonfire, live music, costumes, and trunk or treating by the sea. Book a two-night stay on event weekend and save 15% on select homes with code BBB26.

Date Saturday, October 24, 2026

Time 5 to 10 p.m.

Where The Beach at Cinnamon Shore

Weekend Special Save 15% on a two-night stay
Code BBB26

Evening Highlights

Community bonfire Live music Costume contest Golf cart decorating Trunk or treating Bring your own food & drinks

This Signature Event is for Cinnamon Shore owners and guests, so book your stay to join in.

Book the Weekend Special Reserve a Golf Cart

Run for a Reason

Proceeds support Port Aransas student runners and island sustainability

Flynn the sea turtle leads the way. Race proceeds benefit the Port Aransas ISD cross country team and sustainability efforts across the island, part of the Respect Our Island Home program. Flynn's Beach Run is part of Port Aransas's Beachtober season, with registration handled through Race Entry.

Respect Our Island Home

Good to Know

Flynn's Beach Run FAQs

When and where is Flynn's Beach Run?

Saturday, October 24, 2026. All in-person events start at 8 a.m. at Horace Caldwell Pier in Port Aransas.

Can children and families participate?

Yes. The one-mile Family Walk/Run welcomes all ages, and the 5K and 10K offer youth pricing of $20 for ages 17 and under.

Can I register on race day?

Yes. Race-day registration and packet pickup begin at 7 a.m. at Horace Caldwell Pier, with a $10 race-day increase.

Where and when is packet pickup?

Friday, October 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Port Aransas Welcome Center, 403 W. Cotter Ave. You can also pick up on race morning from 7 a.m.

Which races are chip-timed?

The 5K and 10K are chip-timed, with age-group awards presented by gender.

How does the virtual 5K work?

Sign up online and your T-shirt ships to you. Run wherever you are, then post your results to compare with in-person runners.

Where should I stay near the starting line?

Cinnamon Shore sits just up the beach, with vacation rentals, dining, and the Beach Bonfires & Boos event the same evening. Browse vacation rentals.

Race Weekend in Port Aransas

Plan your stay. Register for the run.

Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Horace Caldwell Pier. All in-person events start at 8 a.m.

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Event details last updated October 6, 2026.

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Flynn's Beach Run 2026 in Port Aransas

Four ways to join us. One morning on the sand.

Family Walk/Run

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10K

Virtual 5K

Packet Pickup and Race-Day Details

Stay near Flynn's Beach Run

Vacation rentals

Reservation add-ons

Dining and shopping

Beach Bonfires & Boos

Proceeds support Port Aransas student runners and island sustainability

Flynn's Beach Run FAQs

Plan your stay. Register for the run.

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Four ways to join us. One morning on the sand.

Family Walk/Run

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Virtual 5K

Packet Pickup and Race-Day Details

Stay near Flynn's Beach Run

Vacation rentals

Reservation add-ons

Dining and shopping

Beach Bonfires & Boos

Proceeds support Port Aransas student runners and island sustainability

Flynn's Beach Run FAQs

Plan your stay. Register for the run.

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