2529 Cady Way, Winter Park FL
Saturday, May 1st, 2027
Race Details
- Dates: Saturday, May 1, 2027
- Place: Cady Way Park, 2529 Cady Way, Winter Park, FL 32792
- What: Sunshine Double-- 50K, Marathon, Half marathon, 10K, and 5K each day. Small, friendly events on a flat, paved, partly shaded bike/running path. Convenient parking.
- Start Times: Marathon, Half Marathon, and 50K -- 6:00 am: 5K and 10K -- 7:00
Parking
- Location: Cady Way Park (Look for the Cady Way Pool).
- Coordinates: N 28.59458, W -081.31670.
- Ample Parking: Near race start finish, and right on the course.
- Overflow: Nearby overflow parking lot and a school across the street.
Important Information
- Timing: Races are not chip timed: we are old-fashioned hand timed.
- Certification: Courses are not certified: no Boston qualifier.
- Awards: No age group awards, no t-shirts, no useless bling.
- Hydration: Cupless—bring your own bottle.
Event Characteristics
- No Frills: These events are low-key and casual but FUN, great for first-timers.
- Expectations: No t-shirts, great bling, age group awards, or crowds cheering you in.
- Value: Low entry fees, convenient parking, and a simple-but-nice finisher’s medal.
- Course Layout: These are lap courses: short loops allow you to see other runners and access facilities each lap.
Courses
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 50K: Each lap is approximately 2.2 miles — the full marathon is twelve laps, half is six, and 50K is fourteen laps plus two short laps.
- 5K and 10K: The lap is approximately 1.55 miles—two laps for the 5K and four laps for the 10K.
- Turn-arounds: Clearly marked for each distance: rubber bands provided to help keep track of laps.
Hydration and Amenities
- Aid Station: At the start/finish location with chilled water, Gatorade, snacks.
- Cupless: Bring your own hydration device: small paper cups provided.
- Heat Precautions: Ice for hydration: bucket of ice water available.
- Bathrooms: A walk from the start/finish: permanent structure with soap and water.
Safety and Essentials
- Light: Recommended to have a light for the first half hour: sunrise at 6:44.
- Drop Bag: Leave at the start/finish in a small pavilion.
- Finish Line: Ring the bell or notify the timer upon finishing for an accurate time.
Community and Volunteers
- Participants: Expect experienced runners eager to meet new ones.
- Volunteers: Always needed: earn free runs for your service.
- Contact: Email bettiemw@gmail.com to volunteer.
More Information
- Registration Link: Sign up here.
- Organizer: BMW Running Company.
