Key West powerboat races 2026: dates, schedule and where it is
By Brian Williamson, Key West · Updated October 22, 2026
The short answer
The 45th Annual XINSURANCE Key West World Championship offshore powerboat races run November 1 to 8, 2026, at Truman Waterfront Park. Race days are Wednesday November 4, Friday November 6 and Sunday November 8. The World's Fastest Boat Parade is Sunday November 1 at 4 PM on Whitehead Street.
| Date | What | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 1 | World's Fastest Boat Parade | 4:00 PM, Whitehead Street |
| Wed Nov 4 | Bonus Race Day | Truman Waterfront Park |
| Fri Nov 6 | Race Day | Truman Waterfront Park |
| Sun Nov 8 | Final Race Day | UIM World Champion Awards and closing ceremony |
When and where
The event week runs November 1 to 8, 2026, at Truman Waterfront Park in Key West, with race days on the 4th, 6th and 8th. The organizer is Race World Offshore, which now publishes the schedule at raceworldoffshore.com.
Is the boat parade part of it?
Yes. The organizer lists the World's Fastest Boat Parade on Sunday, November 1 at 4:00 PM on Whitehead Street.
What we don't know
We don't have ticket prices, race start times, spectator-boat rules, class names, entrants or road-closure details, so we haven't listed any. Check the organizer's schedule page before you go.
Plan your week
Race week makes the waterfront busier. Book the tours and sunset cruises you want ahead of time, and note that the clocks go back on November 1, so sunset comes an hour earlier. See our November guide and events page for the rest of the month.
Common questions
When are the Key West powerboat races in 2026?
The event week is November 1 to 8, 2026. Race days are November 4, 6 and 8.
Where are the Key West powerboat races?
At Truman Waterfront Park in Key West.
Is the boat parade part of race week?
Yes, the organizer lists it on Sunday, November 1 at 4:00 PM on Whitehead Street.
How much do tickets cost?
We don't have ticket pricing. Check the organizer's schedule page.
Sources
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