Holiday Five
- Date
- December 27–31, 2026
- Distance
- Holiday Five 50K, all five days · Holiday Five 50K, Day 1 · Holiday Five 50K, Day 2 & more
From the Organizer
PLACE: 2529 Cady Way, Winter Park, FL 32792
DESCRIPTION: Holiday Five, December 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2025
What: 5 Distances, 5 days. 50K, Marathon, Half marathon, 10K, and 5K each day.
Where: Cady Way Trail Head, 2529 Cady Way, Winter Park, FL 32792
Start Times: 50K, Marathon, and Half marathon—6:00 am; 5K and 10K—7:00 am.
Time limit: 9.5 hours (or so)
Parking: Cady Way Trailhead, near the Cady Way Pool. GPS coordinates:
N 28.59458, W -081.31670
WARNING: Before you continue, be warned that these are low-key, bare bones, casual events. Set your expectations low—very low—so that your disappointment will be minimal. But wait! We have easy logistics, great course, and an abundance of friendliness. Also, very convenient parking—pass your car every lap. If you’re still interested, here’s what to expect.
You WILL NOT get age group awards, a cleverly designed t-shirt or hat, great bling (actually, any bling), cute reusable race bag filled with goodies, spectators lining the course, crowds cheering you in, hearty food at the finish, exciting music, or a party afterward.
You WILL get low entry fees, courses that are guaranteed not short, a nice finisher’s medal, basic support (see below), a VERY generous time limit, and lots of friendly support from staff and runners. Also, convenient locations for supporters.
Start/Finish and Aid Station: The start and finish are in a small pavilion, where you may leave a drop bag. This is also the aid station, which you will pass twice each lap. (More about laps below.) We will provide water, Gatorade, sodas, and light sweet and salty snacks, including pickles and pickle juice.
Courses: The paved, urban run/bike trail is flat and partly shaded. This is an open course, and includes two street crossings. You are responsible for crossing safely. The 50K/marathon/half marathon course is a double out-and-back loop of approximately 2.2 miles; marathon 12 loops, half marathon 6 loops, 50K 14 loops plus 2 "baby" loops. The 5K/10K course is approximately 1.55 miles, 2 and 4 loops respectively. Turn arounds will be clearly marked. The trail is popular with local residents, so be prepared to share. For more information about the courses, see Detailed Course Description above.
Finish: When you are finished, ring the bell at the timing table and let the timer know you're finished. That's the only way to get an accurate time. Remember we are hand-timed. If you don't tell us, we won't know.
Cupless: Bring your own hydration device—water bottle, hydration belt/pack. There will be a table at the start/finish for your bottles. (We will have small cups for the soda.)
Light: If you start at 6:00, you will need a light for the first half hour.
Volunteers Needed: Each volunteer day earns a free race entry for yourself or someone else for either one long race (50K, marathon, or half marathon) or for two short races (5K or 10K). Contact Bettie at bettiemw@gmail.com.
BMW Running Company
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
72°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Orlando Executive Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Winter Park, FL
Elevation
88 ft
Nearest Airport
MCO
Orlando International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
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- Holiday Five
- Date
- December 27–31, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Holiday Five?
- Holiday Five is a running race held in Winter Park, Florida on December 27, 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 Holiday Five?
- Sunday, December 27, 2026 in Winter Park, Florida at Cady Way Trail Head, Winter Park, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Holiday Five?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Holiday Five
Dec 27, 2026