
From the Organizer
THE HICKORY HAMMOCK 5K & KIDS FUN RUN IS NO LONGER BEING OFFERED AT THIS TIME
***Please note - this race is only for members of the gated community Hickory Hammock at Johns Lake and their friends & family***
Join us for the10th annual Hickory Hammock 5K and Kids Fun Run event on Sunday, September 28th. Enjoy a 3.1 mile run/walk through our beautiful neighborhood starting and ending at the community park. For the kids, a short fun run will be held after the race. Participants and spectators can enjoy breakfast food and drinks after the races. Whether running, walking, cheering or just coming for the food...we hope you all can make it!
All proceeds from this race go to Edgewood Children's Ranch - learn more at https://edgewoodranch.com/
Events
Weather
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
89°
Typical Low
70°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Orlando W, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
47,182
as of 2023
Elevation
117 ft
Nearest Airport
MCO
Orlando International Airport · 19 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
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Hickory Hammock 5K & Kids Fun Run
Sep 27, 2026