Mount Dora Half Marathon & 5K
- Date Sat 20th December 2025
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Mount Dora, Florida
- Price $40.04 - $74.84
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for a memorable weekend of running at the Mount Dora Half Marathon & 5K, taking place on December 20, 2025, in the charming town of Mount Dora, Florida. This scenic event features two exhilarating race distances: a 5K on Saturday and a USATF Certified Half Marathon on Sunday. Runners will enjoy a picturesque course that winds through tree-lined waterfront neighborhoods, showcasing the stunning beauty of Lake Dora.
Kick-off the festivities with the 5K run/walk at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, followed by the half marathon at 7:05 a.m. on Sunday, both starting at Donnelly Park and Elizabeth Evans Park, respectively. Each race promises not only a fantastic challenge but also the chance to earn custom finisher medals, with awards for top competitors in various age groups. Join us for this uplifting event that supports local youth sports programs and experience the vibrant community spirit of Mount Dora!
Kick-off the festivities with the 5K run/walk at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, followed by the half marathon at 7:05 a.m. on Sunday, both starting at Donnelly Park and Elizabeth Evans Park, respectively. Each race promises not only a fantastic challenge but also the chance to earn custom finisher medals, with awards for top competitors in various age groups. Join us for this uplifting event that supports local youth sports programs and experience the vibrant community spirit of Mount Dora!
Organiser's Description
PLEASE VISIT WWW.MOUNTDORAHALFMARATHON.COM [https://mountdorahalfmarathon.com/]FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION ON PACKET-PICKUP LOCATIONS AND TIMES
Come to the quaint town of Mount Dora for a run, filled with tree lined vistas of waterfront neighborhoods and lake-hugging roadways. Catch the rising sun through the gracefully swaying Spanish moss and watch the breeze dapple the lakes surface with flashes of sunlight. The gentle rolling hills give this course a uniqueness of its own. From the start to finish, you'll remember the Mount Dora Half Marathon and 5K as the event you will not want to miss.
5K - December 21, 2025 - SATURDAY
HALF MARATHON - December 22, 2025 - SUNDAY
Donnelly Park - 5K Race Start & Packet Pickup for all events
530 N Donnelly St
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Elizabeth Evans Park - Half Marathon race start location
100 N. Donnelly St.
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Race Day Schedule Location
Saturday - 7:45 a.m. - 5K run/walk
Sunday - 7:05 a.m. - Half Marathon
NO VIRTUAL OPTION available for the Half Marathon or 5K.
********NO STROLLERS - NO PETS ALLOWED IN 5K or HALF MARATHON
PACKET PICK-UP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION PRICING
PACKET PICK-UP Friday, Saturday & Sunday Packet - please visit website for details [https://mountdorahalfmarathon.com/registration-info/]
PACKET PICK-UP will be available on race day.
BENEFICIARY
Portion of the proceeds from from the event helps support FFA and Cheerleading Team of Mount Dora High School, and Run 4 a Cause Foundation, a foundation that provides disadvantaged youth with the opportunity to play in local sports programs.
Shirt Sizes
Sizes are not guaranteed on race day registration. Food & refreshments will be provided.
TIMING/ SCORING
Event will be chip timed and scored with disposable chips attached to the back of the bib.
COURSE
This event offers 2 walk/run distances, 5k run/walk on Saturday and a single loop half marathon on Sunday. The half marathon is a USATF Certified Course.(#FL23043JK).The course will be closed to vehicular traffic from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM. The finish line will remain open until the last runner completes the race, and medals will be awarded to ALL finishers regardless of when they finish to all 5K & half marathon participants. All half marathon participants must be able to complete the half marathon under 3 hour 25 minutes.
Finisher Medals
Finisher medals for both the Half Marathon and the 5k. Each race is custom to the event.
Awards
Half Marathon - Top 3 overall males and top 3 overall female, Top male and female master and top 3 male and female age groups will receive awards. Age groups include 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
5K - Top 3 overall males and top 3 overall females and top 3 male and female age groups will receive awards. Age groups include 8 & under, 9-12, 13-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Come to the quaint town of Mount Dora for a run, filled with tree lined vistas of waterfront neighborhoods and lake-hugging roadways. Catch the rising sun through the gracefully swaying Spanish moss and watch the breeze dapple the lakes surface with flashes of sunlight. The gentle rolling hills give this course a uniqueness of its own. From the start to finish, you'll remember the Mount Dora Half Marathon and 5K as the event you will not want to miss.
5K - December 21, 2025 - SATURDAY
HALF MARATHON - December 22, 2025 - SUNDAY
Donnelly Park - 5K Race Start & Packet Pickup for all events
530 N Donnelly St
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Elizabeth Evans Park - Half Marathon race start location
100 N. Donnelly St.
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Race Day Schedule Location
Saturday - 7:45 a.m. - 5K run/walk
Sunday - 7:05 a.m. - Half Marathon
NO VIRTUAL OPTION available for the Half Marathon or 5K.
********NO STROLLERS - NO PETS ALLOWED IN 5K or HALF MARATHON
PACKET PICK-UP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION PRICING
PACKET PICK-UP Friday, Saturday & Sunday Packet - please visit website for details [https://mountdorahalfmarathon.com/registration-info/]
PACKET PICK-UP will be available on race day.
BENEFICIARY
Portion of the proceeds from from the event helps support FFA and Cheerleading Team of Mount Dora High School, and Run 4 a Cause Foundation, a foundation that provides disadvantaged youth with the opportunity to play in local sports programs.
Shirt Sizes
Sizes are not guaranteed on race day registration. Food & refreshments will be provided.
TIMING/ SCORING
Event will be chip timed and scored with disposable chips attached to the back of the bib.
COURSE
This event offers 2 walk/run distances, 5k run/walk on Saturday and a single loop half marathon on Sunday. The half marathon is a USATF Certified Course.(#FL23043JK).The course will be closed to vehicular traffic from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM. The finish line will remain open until the last runner completes the race, and medals will be awarded to ALL finishers regardless of when they finish to all 5K & half marathon participants. All half marathon participants must be able to complete the half marathon under 3 hour 25 minutes.
Finisher Medals
Finisher medals for both the Half Marathon and the 5k. Each race is custom to the event.
Awards
Half Marathon - Top 3 overall males and top 3 overall female, Top male and female master and top 3 male and female age groups will receive awards. Age groups include 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
5K - Top 3 overall males and top 3 overall females and top 3 male and female age groups will receive awards. Age groups include 8 & under, 9-12, 13-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Races
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Dora Double - 5K Race Saturday & Half Marathon Sunday
Incl. $5.84 Fee & T-Shirt - You Receive for the Half Marathon
Sat 20th December 2025 (7:00AM EST)
$74.84
Sat Dec 21st 5K Start 7:45 am Sun Dec 22nd Half Start 7:00 am -
Half Marathon
Incl. $4.89 Fee & T-Shirt - You Receive for the Half
Sat 20th December 2025 (7:05AM EST)
$53.89
Start at Elizabeth Evans Park Packet Pickup at Donnelly Park (Different location) -
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $4.04 Fee & T-Shirt - You Receive Both 5k & Half Shirt
Sun 21st December 2025 (7:45AM EST)
$40.04
Start at Donnelly Park Packet Pickup at Donnelly Park
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