The Hollywood Beach Half Marathon & 5K returns on Saturday, October 17, 2026, with a 6:00 AM start at Hollywood North Beach Park. For runners flying in or driving down, where you stay the night before matters almost as much as race-day pacing.
The Mariner Suites at 702 N Surf Rd sits about 1.7 miles, roughly a 5-minute drive, from the race start, with Ultra Blue Apartments at 315 Buchanan St a short drive further. Both are booked direct at ultra-spaces.com, with a full kitchen in every unit for pre-race breakfast and post-race recovery meals.
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About the Hollywood Beach Half Marathon & 5K
Now in its 8th year, the Hollywood Beach Half Marathon & 5K runs twice a year, once in January and once in October. The fall edition takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, with a 6:00 AM start at Hollywood North Beach Park, 3601 North Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL 33019.
Early packet pickup runs Friday, October 16, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, ahead of the 6:00 AM race-day start. For anyone traveling in, that means the choice is often between two nights near the course rather than one, which makes location and a kitchen worth planning around.
Closest to the Start: The Mariner Suites
The Mariner Suites, at 702 N Surf Rd, sits directly on the Atlantic about 1.7 miles, roughly a 5-minute drive, from Hollywood North Beach Park. Oceanfront balcony suites start from $119 per night, each with a full kitchen for an early race-morning breakfast.
Full kitchen in every suite, for breakfast before a 6:00 AM start.
Pool access included, good for a post-race soak.
Early check-in available on request, useful ahead of Friday packet pickup.
4.9-star rating from 900+ guest reviews.
Direct booking at ultra-spaces.com, no platform markup.
The Mariner Suites
702 N Surf Rd, Hollywood Beach, FL · ~1.7 mi from race start · From $119/night · 4.9 stars
Check Availability →More Space: Ultra Blue Apartments
Running with a group or a support crew changes what you need from a room. Ultra Blue Apartments, at 315 Buchanan St, has three two-bedroom units, each sleeping up to six guests with a full kitchen, from $149 per night, enough space for a runner and their cheering section to spread out before and after the race.
Full kitchen in every unit, for a proper pre-race meal, not just coffee.
Parking included on select units, including Apt 2.
No resort fee, unlike nearby race-weekend hotel packages.
4.8-star rating from verified guest reviews.
Direct booking at ultra-spaces.com, no platform markup.
Ultra Blue Apartments
315 Buchanan St, Hollywood Beach, FL · Sleeps up to 6 · From $149/night · 4.8 stars
Check Availability →Race Weekend Tips
With a 6:00 AM start, most runners are up and out well before standard hotel check-out cutoffs even apply, so the more useful thing to plan around is check-in the day before. Both Ultra Spaces properties offer early check-in on request, subject to availability, which is worth requesting in advance if you're arriving Friday for packet pickup rather than the morning of the race.
A full kitchen also matters more on race weekend than it does on an ordinary beach trip. Being able to cook a familiar pre-race breakfast instead of relying on whatever's open at 4:30 AM, or make a proper recovery meal afterward instead of waiting on delivery, is a small thing that makes a real difference on race morning.
Full Comparison: Staying Near the Hollywood Beach Half Marathon
| Property | Distance to Start | Kitchen | Best For | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mariner Suites | ~1.7 miles | Full kitchen | Solo runners, couples | $119 |
| Ultra Blue Apartments | Short drive further | Full kitchen | Groups, support crews | $149 |
How to Choose
Running solo or as a couple and want to be as close as possible? The Mariner Suites is the shorter drive to Hollywood North Beach Park on race morning.
Bringing a support crew or running as a group? Ultra Blue Apartments' two-bedroom units give everyone their own space to rest before and celebrate after.
Also Read
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Book Direct for Race Weekend
The Mariner Suites, ~1.7 miles from the start, from $119/night. Ultra Blue Apartments, room for your crew, from $149/night. No resort fee, no platform markup.