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51st Palace Saloon 5K

Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Tallahassee, FL
2800 Jackson Bluff Road, 32304
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

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Experience Tallahassee's fastest and oldest 5K, a point-to-point challenge from Messer Sports Complex to the historic Palace Saloon.

  • Competitive

Great for: runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The 51st Palace Saloon 5K holds a unique place in Tallahassee's running history as its oldest and fastest 5K race. This point-to-point event offers a distinct course experience. Runners will begin at the James Messer Sports Complex, where free public parking is available, and journey to the finish line at the historic Palace Saloon. Plan for online registration only, closing shortly before race start.

What to expect

  • Run a point-to-point 5K course.
  • Start at James Messer Sports Complex with free public parking.
  • Finish at the Palace Saloon.

Standout details

  • Tallahassee's oldest 5K race
  • Known as the city's fastest 5K
  • Point-to-point course
  • Finish line at Palace Saloon

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 AM EDT · From $22.00

    Opens Feb 16, 2026, 6:59 AM EST · Closes Mar 15, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 AM EDT · From $22.00

    Opens Feb 16, 2026, 6:59 AM EST · Closes Apr 11, 2026, 3:45 AM EDT

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

The 51st Palace Saloon 5K is the oldest and fastest 5K race in Tallahassee.

This a point-to-point race. While the finish line takes place at the Palace Saloon, parking and the race start are at the  James Messer Sports Complex.

NO PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT THE PALACE SALOON PARKING LOT.

Program your GPS to 2800 Jackson Bluff Rd. for the Start and for Public Parking (free) at Messer Field.

NOTE:  Registration will close on Saturday morning, April 11, at 7:30 a.m. ONLINE registration only.  No cash or checks on Saturday morning.

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