Independence Double

Race Information

Place: 2529 Cady Way, Winter Park, FL 32792

Date: June 26 and June 27, 2027

Event Details

What: 5 Distances, 5 days. 50K, Marathon, Half marathon, 10K, and 5K each day.

Where: Cady Way Trail Head, 2529 Cady Way, Winter Park, FL 32792

Start Times:

• 50K, Marathon, and Half marathon: 6:00 am
• 5K and 10K: 7:00 am

Time limit: 9.5 hours (or so)

Parking Information

Location: Cady Way Trailhead, near the Cady Way Pool. GPS coordinates:

N 28.59458, W -081.31670

Event Expectations

WARNING: Before you continue, be warned that these are low-key, bare bones, casual events. Set your expectations low—very low—so that your disappointment will be minimal. But wait! We have easy logistics, great course, and an abundance of friendliness. Also, very convenient parking—pass your car every lap. If you’re still interested, here’s what to expect.

You WILL NOT get:

• Age group awards: No
• Customized merchandise: No cleverly designed t-shirt or hat
• A lot of bling: No great bling (actually, any bling)
• Event atmosphere: No spectators lining the course or parties afterward

You WILL get:

• Low entry fees: Affordable participation
• Guaranteed courses: Courses that are guaranteed not short
• Finisher's medal: Nice finisher’s medal provided
• Friendly support: Lots of friendly support from staff and runners

Course and Aid Station Details

Start/Finish and Aid Station: The start and finish are in a small pavilion, where you may leave a drop bag. This is also the aid station, which you will pass twice each lap. We will provide water, Gatorade, sodas, and light sweet and salty snacks, including pickles and pickle juice.

Courses: The paved, urban run/bike trail is flat and partly shaded. This is an open course and includes two street crossings. You are responsible for crossing safely. The 50K/marathon/half marathon course is a double out-and-back loop of approximately 2.2 miles: marathon 12 loops, half marathon 6 loops, 50K 14 loops plus 2 "baby" loops. The 5K/10K course is approximately 1.55 miles, 2 and 4 loops respectively. Turn arounds will be clearly marked. The trail is popular with local residents, so be prepared to share.

Finishing and Hydration

Finish: When you are finished, ring the bell at the timing table and let the timer know you're finished. That’s the only way to get an accurate time. Remember we are hand-timed. If you don’t tell us, we won’t know.

Cupless: Bring your own hydration device—water bottle, hydration belt/pack. There will be a table at the start/finish for your bottles. We will have small cups for the soda.

Additional Notes

Light: If you start at 6:00, you will need a light for the first half hour.

Volunteers Needed: Each volunteer day earns a free race entry for yourself or someone else for either one long race (50K, marathon, or half marathon) or for two short races (5K or 10K). Contact wingmanrunning@yahoo.com

More Information

For more details, visit Independence Double Race Page.