Country Music Half Marathon, 5K & 10K
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 6:45AM EDT
- Location Clewiston, Florida
- Price $31.50 - $92.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km, 10km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Country Music Half Marathon, 5K & 10K on Saturday, March 14th, 2026, in the charming town of Clewiston, Hendry. As part of the vibrant three-day Clewiston Sugar Festival, this event celebrates the rich history and community spirit of the area, dating back to the 1930s. Participants can choose from three exciting race distances: the challenging half marathon starting at 6:45 AM, or the fun-filled 5K and 10K races kicking off at 8:00 AM.
Join fellow runners and festival-goers as you enjoy a day filled with camaraderie, live entertainment, and local cuisine. The Sugar Festival not only showcases the best of the sugarcane harvest but also includes a variety of activities such as cane-grinding demonstrations, a car show, and a festive kids' park. With its unique blend of history, culture, and community celebration, the Country Music Half Marathon and the Clewiston Sugar Festival promise an unforgettable experience for families, friends, and runners of all ages. Don't miss your chance to be part of this exciting event—let's raise some cane together!
Join fellow runners and festival-goers as you enjoy a day filled with camaraderie, live entertainment, and local cuisine. The Sugar Festival not only showcases the best of the sugarcane harvest but also includes a variety of activities such as cane-grinding demonstrations, a car show, and a festive kids' park. With its unique blend of history, culture, and community celebration, the Country Music Half Marathon and the Clewiston Sugar Festival promise an unforgettable experience for families, friends, and runners of all ages. Don't miss your chance to be part of this exciting event—let's raise some cane together!
Organiser's Description
The Half Marathon & 5K/10K run is part of the 3 day Clewiston Sugar Festival
The Clewiston Sugar Festival is based on the original end of harvest celebration that was held by the United State Sugar Corporation, dating back to the 1930s, at the end of each sugarcane harvest season. It was a means of celebration and appreciation for a successful harvest.
In April, when the sugar grinding mill went down after the last carload of cane was ground, the mill was cleaned and tabled were placed as a barbecue was held for the workers and their families as hosted by the company. That night at the company-owned Sugarland Auditorium (now known as the John B. Boy Auditorium), a formal dance was held and a King and Queen of Sugar were crowned after being chosen by popular vote of the employees.
In the fall of 1986, members of the Clewiston Merchant Association developed the idea of continuing these celebrations city-wide as a way of showcasing our community and showing our appreciation to the sugar industry that provides our economic base.
Over the years, the Sugar Festival has evolved into an exciting multiple day event where folks can reunite with family, friends and neighbors at the end of another busy season. People come from the Glades and from across the state to gather for a day of good times; great live entertainment, cane-grinding, a car show, a kids park and a variety of food booths sponsored by local civic, school and church organizations that offer the best of local cuisine. The events list has expanded to include a rodeo to celebrate our area cowboy heritage; a bass tournament to showcase our natural jewel known as Lake Okeechobee and Seminole Heritage Day at the Clewiston Museum, which focuses on our community neighbors and partners, the Seminoles.
All-in-all, we are indeed a family and are glad to welcome you and yours to our history rich area and our historic, but growing festival!
We Raise Cane!
RACE START TIMES:
HALF MARATHON 6:45AM
5K & 10K: 8:00AM
The Clewiston Sugar Festival is based on the original end of harvest celebration that was held by the United State Sugar Corporation, dating back to the 1930s, at the end of each sugarcane harvest season. It was a means of celebration and appreciation for a successful harvest.
In April, when the sugar grinding mill went down after the last carload of cane was ground, the mill was cleaned and tabled were placed as a barbecue was held for the workers and their families as hosted by the company. That night at the company-owned Sugarland Auditorium (now known as the John B. Boy Auditorium), a formal dance was held and a King and Queen of Sugar were crowned after being chosen by popular vote of the employees.
In the fall of 1986, members of the Clewiston Merchant Association developed the idea of continuing these celebrations city-wide as a way of showcasing our community and showing our appreciation to the sugar industry that provides our economic base.
Over the years, the Sugar Festival has evolved into an exciting multiple day event where folks can reunite with family, friends and neighbors at the end of another busy season. People come from the Glades and from across the state to gather for a day of good times; great live entertainment, cane-grinding, a car show, a kids park and a variety of food booths sponsored by local civic, school and church organizations that offer the best of local cuisine. The events list has expanded to include a rodeo to celebrate our area cowboy heritage; a bass tournament to showcase our natural jewel known as Lake Okeechobee and Seminole Heritage Day at the Clewiston Museum, which focuses on our community neighbors and partners, the Seminoles.
All-in-all, we are indeed a family and are glad to welcome you and yours to our history rich area and our historic, but growing festival!
We Raise Cane!
RACE START TIMES:
HALF MARATHON 6:45AM
5K & 10K: 8:00AM
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Country Music Half Marathon, 5K & 10K
