2026 Orlando Health Town of Windermere Run Among the Lakes 5K & 10K
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run · 10K Run
From the Organizer
🇺🇸🏃♀️🏅 2026 Orlando Health Town of Windermere Run Among the Lakes 5K & 10K
Join us in beautiful Windermere as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of this beloved community tradition! 🌳🌊✨
🏁 Race Information
Participants have two race options:
🔴 10K Race
Starts at 7:10 AM
Run-only event
Participants are asked to complete the course within 1 hour and 45 minutes
🔵 5K Race
Starts at 7:35 AM
Participants may choose to run or walk
👕🏅 All registered runners will receive a custom event t-shirt and a unique commemorative finisher medal!
⚠️ To guarantee your correct t-shirt size, please register before August 30, 2026.
🚨 Registration is capped at 1,200 runners/walkers and this event will sell out quickly! 🚨
🏅 Medals
Due to a delivery delay, last year’s medals did not arrive at the finish line in time. If you did not receive your 2025 medal, inventory will be available at both packet pickup and on race day.
As always, we sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding. ❤️🤍💙
✨ This year, be on the lookout for a special commemorative medal celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Run Among the Lakes! ✨
🏆 Awards
Awards will be presented to:
🥇 Top 3 Overall Male Finishers (5K and 10K)
🥇 Top 3 Overall Female Finishers (5K and 10K)
🏅 Male Masters Champion
🏅 Female Masters Champion
Age group awards will also be given in 10-year increments for both the 5K and 10K.
⚠️ Participants are eligible to receive one award only.
⭐🎈 Kids Run
🎉 FREE for children ages 7 & under
✅ No registration required
👕 Please note: Kids Run participants will not receive an event t-shirt
📦 Packet Pick-Up
📍 Windermere Town Hall
520 Main Street
Windermere 34786
📞 407-876-2563 x5321
🗓️ Thursday, October 8, 2026 — 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
🗓️ Friday, October 9, 2026 — 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
🗓️ Saturday, October 10, 2026 — 6:00 AM–7:10 AM
📬 Packets and awards not picked up prior to or on race day may be retrieved at the Windermere Town Office, located at 614 Main Street, for up to two weeks after the event.
🗺️ Course Maps
🏃♂️ 5K Course:
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/798512
🏃♀️ 10K Course:
https://www.plotaroute.com/mobile/route/798510
PlotARoute coordinates:
5K - https://www.plotaroute.com/route/798512
10K https://www.plotaroute.com/mobile/route/798510
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
86°
Typical Low
67°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Orlando W, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Windermere, FL
Population
3,034
as of 2023
Elevation
102 ft
Nearest Airport
MCO
Orlando International Airport · 15 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Orlando Health Town of Windermere Run Among the Lakes 5K & 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Orlando Health Town of Windermere Run Among the Lakes 5K & 10K
- Date
- October 10, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2026 Orlando Health Town of Windermere Run Among the Lakes 5K & 10K?
- 2026 Orlando Health Town of Windermere Run Among the Lakes 5K & 10K is a running race held in Windermere, Florida on October 10, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2026 Orlando Health Town of Windermere Run Among the Lakes 5K & 10K?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Windermere, Florida at Windermere Town Hall, Windermere, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 Orlando Health Town of Windermere Run Among the Lakes 5K & 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2026 Orlando Health Town of Windermere Run Among the Lakes 5K & 10K
Oct 10, 2026