The Official Race Weekend Airline

Getting Here Just Got Easier

Fly Southwest® to Race Weekend

We're making your trip to the starting line a little easier. Southwest® is the Offical Airline of the 25th Annual SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Half Marathon + 5K Race Weekend, offering eligible Race Weekend travelers access to discounted fares when flying into or out of Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) or Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).

And because a little extra mileage never hurt anyone, eligible travelers can also earn 50% more Rapid Rewards® bonus points on qualifying flights booked through the Race Weekend SWABIZ link using your Rapid Rewards Member number.

How to Book

To access discounted eligible fares, you must book through the dedicated Southwest® SWABIZ Race Weekend booking link.

Booking Window: June 29, 2026 – February 8, 2027
Eligible Travel Dates: February 8–17, 2027
Airports: ECP or VPS

BOOK YOUR FLIGHT WITH SOUTHWEST®

Earn 50% More Rapid Rewards® Bonus Points

Rapid Rewards® members can receive 50% more bonus points on qualifying flights booked through SWABIZ during the eligible booking period and flown to or from ECP or VPS during the eligible travel dates.

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Terms and conditions apply. Qualifying flights must be booked and flown through Southwest® and paid entirely with dollars, Southwest LUV Vouchers®, gift cards, or travel funds, with no portion of the purchase price paid using Rapid Rewards® points or Rapid Rewards Business points. All Rapid Rewards® rules and regulations apply.