AdventHealth Presents the Central Florida Legends Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K
- Date
- November 14, 2026
- Location
- 37 Dirksen Drive, DeBary, FL
- Distance
- Skunk Ape Marathon · Mermaid Half Marathon · Fountain of Youth 5K & more
From the Organizer
NEW DATE!
Celebrating its 8th year, the Central Florida Legends will take place on Saturday November 14th, 2026 on the scenic Spring-to-Spring and East Central Regional paved trails of West Volusia County. Races will begin and end at Gemini Springs Park in Debary, FL.
Debary is conveniently located midway between Orlando and Daytona Beach. Gemini Springs is easily accessible from I-4.
Events will be hosted by the West Volusia Runners in partnership with Runner's High Timing and Race Management.
The Central Florida Legends Races include, the Skunk Ape Full Marathon, Mermaid Half Marathon and Fountain of Youth 5K. The routes traverse paved trails, roads and parks full of Old Florida flora, fauna and charm. They are also flat and fast! All participants receive a custom race t-shirt, finishers medal and access to the post race party.
Stick around after your race for the Legendary Tailgate Party at the finish line!
The unicorn isn't the only mythological creature worth chasing!
Start Times:
7:00am - Marathon
7:30am - Half Marathon
8:00am - 5K
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the AdventHealth Presents the Central Florida Legends Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K?
- AdventHealth Presents the Central Florida Legends Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K is a running event held in DeBary, FL. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the AdventHealth Presents the Central Florida Legends Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 in DeBary, FL at 37 Dirksen Drive, DeBary, FL. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the AdventHealth Presents the Central Florida Legends Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
AdventHealth Presents the Central Florida Legends Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K
Nov 14, 2026