🍌 Banana Bridge Run 2026
Hosted by Fleet Feet Pensacola, Mobile & D'Iberville Pensacola’s Most Fun Run of the Year
📅 Saturday, December 19, 2026 📍 Andy D’s at the 3‑Mile Bridge 📍 Event Address: 905 East Gregory St., Pensacola, FL
🎒 Packet Pickup
Fleet Feet Pensacola 236 W Garden St, Downtown
🗓️ December 14–18 ⏰ 10 AM – 6 PM
Those that order a Banana Finisher Medal at the finish line.
Day‑of registration: $20
🎉 Event Overview
The Banana Bridge Run is back — bigger, brighter, and more bananas than ever. Join us on the iconic 3‑Mile Bridge 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
🌉 4 Mile Run (to the top of the bridge and back!)
🎈 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 905 East Gregory St.
👟 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
Dogs & strollers encouraged
Stunning views from the 3‑Mile Bridge
Music, costumes, games, and unforgettable vibes
Your small 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.
Dec 19, 2026
Distance — 4 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$12.50
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Pensacola.
Learn more about the host city, Pensacola.
Pensacola is a historic beach city in northwest Florida, in the United States of America. It is in Escambia County, Florida's westernmost county, at the tip of the "panhandle". The city is home to the Pensacola Naval Air Station, the National Museum of Naval Aviation and many historic districts that skirt the downtown area. Surrounded on three sides by water, the Pensacola area is full of history, shipwrecks, beaches and spectacular vistas.
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