AdventHealth Presents the Central Florida Legends Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K
- Date
- November 14–30, 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
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
78°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sanford, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About DeBary, FL
Population
22,602
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
SFB
Orlando Sanford International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- AdventHealth Presents the Central Florida Legends Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K
- Date
- November 14–30, 2026
- Location
- 37 Dirksen Drive, DeBary, FL
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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 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.
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 race held in DeBary, Florida on November 14, 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 AdventHealth Presents the Central Florida Legends Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 in DeBary, Florida at 37 Dirksen Drive, DeBary, FL. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
AdventHealth Presents the Central Florida Legends Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K
Nov 14, 2026