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Saturday, April 3rd, 2027
3401 South Hiawassee Road, Orlando FL
Ultra · Marathon · Half · 10K
63–83°F · some rain risk
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2026
67–84°F
dry
2025
71–89°F
dry
2024
64–85°F
rain
2023
68–91°F
dry
2022
64–78°F
dry
2021
49–69°F
dry
2020
56–84°F
dry
2019
55–76°F
dry
2018
67–84°F
dry
2017
71–91°F
dry
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About this race
THE COURSE
The Turkey Lake 2-Day Challenge runs the internal asphalt course at Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake in Orlando, FL, on April 3–4, 2027. Sand pine scrub, live oak, and cypress line the shore. Every repeat passes the pavilions, the water, and Southlake Overlook. The course stays inside the park's single gate — park and emergency vehicles still use internal roads, with one staffed crossing. Camp on-site and your start line is a walk from your tent.
DISTANCES AND START TIMES
6:30 AM — 50K and Marathon
6:40 AM — Half Marathon
7:30 AM — 10K and 5K
Available distances: 50K · Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
WHAT YOU GET. WHAT YOU DON'T.
No shirts. No race bags. No expo. No chip timing. Nothing in a bag at the finish.
A measured course. A clock. A finish that gets recorded. And a reason to come back tomorrow.
Every finisher earns the Daily Finisher Medallion. Run both days on a Streak and you earn the Tier Patch.
RACE DAY CUTOFF
3:30 PM. This applies to the full race day — not per distance. Runners still on course after the cutoff will be directed off course.
PARKING
Enter Bill Frederick Park at 3401 South Hiawassee Road, Orlando. Parking is in Lot 1 and other designated areas — follow on-site signage.
CAMPING
RV, cabin, and tent camping put you inside the venue for the full Challenge. Reserved directly through the park, not race registration — sites are shared with the public and fill fast.
AID STATION
This is a cupless event. Carry your own fluids — handheld bottle, vest, or waist pack. MileBuilt provides water, an electrolyte drink, and basic snacks at Pavilions 1–2. Do not rely on the aid station as your complete nutrition plan, especially for longer distances or multi-day participation.
BIB PICKUP
Available on race day beginning one hour before your scheduled start time — honor system, no ID required. A friend may pick up on your behalf. No bib transfers.
FINISH
Not chip timed. When you finish: cross the line, strike the GONG, then complete the Clock Out at the MileBuilt Time Clock. Official finish times are recorded at the MileBuilt Time Clock and verified by the Race Director before results are posted. Every runner must complete the Clock Out process to receive an official finish record.
One day is a full race. Two days is a Streak.
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