510 S Palm Avenue, Howey in the Hills FL
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Howey-in-the-Hills Half Marathon • 10K • 5K
🏃♀️Event Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
🗺️ Location: Howey-in-the-Hills, FL (just 5 miles from the Florida Turnpike!)
A Race for Every Runner
- Location: The charming town of Howey-in-the-Hills is just 35 minutes from Orlando and 20 from Winter Garden.
- P parking: Enjoy the ease of plenty of nearby parking and no big-city hassles.
- Race Options: Experience 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon options with scenic lake views.
- Post-Race Celebration: Join us for a lakeside finish-line celebration at JB Boondocks!
The Course Experience
- Start Line: Start along Little Lake Harris as the sun rises.
- Scenic Views: Pass the Howey Mansion and run through the quiet countryside.
- Half Marathon Route: Participants will run through Mission Resort & Club and Las Colinas.
- Challenge: Rolling hills along the course make it both scenic and strong.
Race Essentials
Start Times
- Half Marathon – 7:00 AM
- 10K – 7:05 AM
- 5K – 7:45 AM
Packet Pickup
- Thursday Feb 19th: 2:00-6:00 PM @ Dash Sports (741 W Montrose St, Clermont).
- Friday, Feb 20th: 2:00 – 6:00 PM @ Dash Sports (741 W Montrose St, Clermont). Everyone who picks up Thursday and Friday is entered into a Shokz raffle. One per day.
- Race Morning: 5:45 – 7:30 AM at the race venue (Half Marathon pickup closes at 6:45 AM).
- Note: No on-site paper registration. Online registration closes at 6:30 AM for the Half, 6:45 AM for the 5K & 10K.
Parking
- Location: Lake County Resource Center (510 S Palm Avenue, Howey-in-the-Hills).
- Route: Best route from State Road 19 → right on Lakeview. Other nearby roads will be barricaded.
- Arrival Time: 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!)
- Post-race snack provided by the race.
- A complimentary beverage at JB Boondocks with your bib ticket.
- ✨ Half Marathon participants will also receive an exclusive bonus blanket.
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
- Course: Road course, minimum 18 min/mile pace required (roads reopen accordingly).
- Registration: All participants must be registered. Bandits or pacing without a bib is prohibited.
- Strollers: Allowed (please line up at the back).
- Pets: 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.
- 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 low night rate for FloDash runners with free shuttles to and from the race. Reserve your room today by going to this link below:
FLODASH RUNNERS SPECIAL RESORT RATE
Once you click on your check in and check out dates DO NOT CLICK BOOK NOW, instead click on the bottom right tab that says APPLY so your special Flodash rate is applied.
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.
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