Mount Dora Half Marathon & 5K
- Date Sun 22nd December 2024
- Location Mount Dora, Florida
- Price $44.30 - $113.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Mount Dora Half Marathon & 5K on Sunday, December 22, 2024, set against the stunning backdrop of Mt. Dora, Lake. This charming event offers participants the chance to run through picturesque, tree-lined waterfront neighborhoods and experience the beauty of Florida's landscape, complete with gently rolling hills and the enchanting sight of Spanish moss swaying in the breeze.
The weekend kicks off with a 5K run/walk on Saturday, December 21, 2024, followed by the highly anticipated half marathon on Sunday morning. Both courses are designed to be enjoyable for runners of all levels, with the half marathon boasting a USATF certified route. Every finisher will be celebrated with custom medals, and awards will be presented to top performers across various age groups. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself and support local youth sports programs while soaking in the festive spirit of the season!
The weekend kicks off with a 5K run/walk on Saturday, December 21, 2024, followed by the highly anticipated half marathon on Sunday morning. Both courses are designed to be enjoyable for runners of all levels, with the half marathon boasting a USATF certified route. Every finisher will be celebrated with custom medals, and awards will be presented to top performers across various age groups. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself and support local youth sports programs while soaking in the festive spirit of the season!
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, 2024 - SATURDAY
HALF MARATHON - December 22, 2024 - SUNDAY
Elizabeth Evans Park
100 N. Donnelly St. - Half Marathon race start location
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Race Day Schedule Location
Saturday - 7:45 a.m. - 5K run/walk
Sunday - 7:00 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, 2024 - SATURDAY
HALF MARATHON - December 22, 2024 - SUNDAY
Elizabeth Evans Park
100 N. Donnelly St. - Half Marathon race start location
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Race Day Schedule Location
Saturday - 7:45 a.m. - 5K run/walk
Sunday - 7:00 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. $8.00 Fee & T-Shirt - You Receive Both 5k & Half Shirt
Sat 21st December 2024 (7:00AM EST)
$113.00
Sat Dec 21st 5K Start 7:45 am Sun Dec 22nd Half Start 7:00 am -
Half Marathon
Incl. $7.04 Fee & Gender Specific Tech T-Shirt
Sun 22nd December 2024 (7:00AM EST)
$96.04
Start at Elizabeth Evans Park Packet Pickup at Donnelly Park (Different location) -
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st December 2024 (7:45AM EST)
$44.30
Start at Donnelly Park Packet Pickup at Donnelly Park
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