AdventHealth Howey-in-the-Hills 5K, 10K & Half Marathon presented by LiveTrends Design Group

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510 S Palm Avenue, Howey in the Hills FL

Saturday, February 21st, 2026

🏃‍♀️Howey-in-the-Hills Half Marathon • 10K • 5K

Saturday, February 21, 2026
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL (just 5 miles from the Florida Turnpike!)

🌆Location and Accessibility

Close to Home: Howey-in-the-Hills is only about 35 minutes from Orlando.
Quick Drive: Just 20 minutes from Winter Garden, making it an easy drive for runners across Central Florida.
Scenic Views: Enjoy lake views, historic landmarks, and a small-town feel.

🎉Race Essentials

Start Times

Half Marathon – 7:00 AM
10K – 7:05 AM
5K – 7:45 AM

Packet Pickup

Friday, Feb 20th: 1:00 – 6:00 PM at Dash Sports (741 W Montrose St, Clermont). Everyone who picks up Friday is entered into a special prize drawing!
Race Morning: 5:45 – 7:30 AM at the race venue (Half Marathon pickup closes at 6:45 AM).
⛔ No on-site paper registration. Online registration closes at 6:30 AM for the Half, 6:45 AM for the 5K & 10K.

🅿️Parking Information

Lake County Resource Center (510 S Palm Avenue, Howey-in-the-Hills).
Best route: from State Road 19 → right on Lakeview. Other nearby roads will be barricaded.
Please arrive by 6:15 AM. Resort guests may take a free shuttle.

🏅What You’ll Receive

A chip-timed bib
A custom race shirt
A finisher’s medal (part of the 2026 FloDash Series collection!)
A complimentary beverage at JB Boondocks with your bib ticket.
✨ Half Marathon participants will also receive an exclusive bonus swag item (to be revealed soon!).

🌅The Course Experience

Your race begins along the shoreline of Little Lake Harris as the sun rises. You’ll pass by the historic Howey Mansion, through the quaint countryside, and (for half marathoners) wind through Mission Resort & Club and the residential streets of Las Colinas. The finish line is at JB Boondocks, a beloved lakeside restaurant and our beverage sponsor. Redeem your bib ticket for a complimentary drink and enjoy the lakeside views. Snacks will also be available for all participants as part of your race entry.

🏆Awards & Recognition

Awards Ceremony starts at 8:45 AM: 5K first, followed by 10K, then Half.
Age Groups: 5K & 10K: every 10 years (9 & under → 70+): Half Marathon: every 5 years (19 & under → 75+)
Prizes: Top 3 Male & Female Overall, Top Masters (Male & Female), Top 3 Male & Female in each age group.

Awards by LiveTrends Design Group are not just trophies—they’re living art pieces that celebrate your accomplishment in a beautiful, lasting way.

⚠️Rules & Course Notes

Road course, minimum 18 min/mile pace required (roads reopen accordingly).
All participants must be registered. Bandits or pacing without a bib is prohibited.
Strollers allowed (please line up at the back).
No dogs permitted on course or near start/finish (service animals allowed with prior approval).

🎊Extras & Perks

Referral Rewards: Get 5 friends to register with your unique link → earn a $20 refund!
Family/Team Discount: Teams of 4+ get $5 off each entry. Once the 4th person registers, the first 3 automatically receive a refund.
Virtual Option: Packets mailed within 2 weeks (U.S. only). Share your run pics with us @flodashevents #flodashrunner #virtualrace.
Train with Runna: Take your training up a notch with our official partner training app.

🏨Stay for a Race-Cation

Our partners at Mission Resort & Club are offering a special $249/night rate (plus resort fees) for runners, including:

12 PM late checkout
Free race-day shuttle service
Free appetizer at La Margarita
15% off spa & golf services

👥About FloDash Events

FloDash Events is Central Florida’s hub for endurance racing, founded by Kimberly Grogan, Amalie Skorman, and Brian Boylan. With over 50 years of combined experience and guided by an RRCA Certified Race Director, our team is dedicated to bringing you high-quality, safe, and memorable races at unique venues throughout the region.

Visit FloDash.com to explore more upcoming events.