Mount Dora Half Marathon & 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Website: Please Visit www.mountdorahalfmarathon.com for complete information on Packet-Pickup locations and times.
• Location: Come to the quaint town of Mount Dora for a run, filled with tree lined vistas of waterfront neighborhoods and lake-hugging roadways.
• Unique Course: The gentle rolling hills give this course a uniqueness of its own.
• Memorable Event: From start to finish, you'll remember the Mount Dora Half Marathon and 5K as the event you will not want to miss.

📅 Race Details

• 5K Date: December 19, 2026 - Saturday
• Half Marathon Date: December 20, 2026 - Sunday
• 5K Start & Packet Pickup: Donnelly Park, 530 N Donnelly St, Mount Dora, FL 32757
• Half Marathon Start: Elizabeth Evans Park, 100 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora, FL 32757

⏰ Race Day Schedule

• 5K Run/Walk: Saturday - 7:45 a.m.
• Half Marathon: Sunday - 7:05 a.m.
• Restrictions: NO Virtual Option available for the Half Marathon or 5K.
• Prohibited Items: NO STROLLERS, SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER BLADES, UNAUTHORIZED BICYCLES OR ANY OTHER WHEELED DEVICES.

📦 Packet Pick-up & Registration

• Packet Pick-up: Friday, Saturday & Sunday Packet - please visit website for details.
• Availability: Packet Pick-up will be available on race day.
• Beneficiary: A portion of the proceeds helps support FFA and Cheerleading Team of Mount Dora High School, and Run 4 a Cause Foundation.
• Shirt Sizes: Sizes are not guaranteed on race day registration. Food & refreshments will be provided.

⏱️ Timing & Scoring

• Event Timing: Event will be chip timed and scored with disposable chips attached to the back of the bib.
• Course Info: This event offers 2 walk/run distances, 5k run/walk on Saturday and a single loop half marathon on Sunday.
• Course Closure: The course will be closed to vehicular traffic from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
• Finish Line: The finish line will remain open until the last runner completes the race.

🏅 Finisher Medals & Awards

• Finisher Medals: Finisher medals for both the Half Marathon and the 5k, each race is custom to the event.
• Awards for Half Marathon: Top 3 overall males and females, top male and female master, and top 3 male and female age groups.
• Age Groups: Age groups include 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.
• Awards for 5K: Top 3 overall males and females and top 3 male and female age groups.