Mount Dora Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- December 19–20, 2026
- Distance
- Dora Double - 5K Race Saturday & Half Marathon Sunday · Half Marathon · 5K run/walk
From the Organizer
Please Visit www.mountdorahalfmarathon.com for complete information on Packet-Pickup locations and times
Come to the quaint town of Mount Dora for a run, filled with tree lined vistas of waterfront neighborhoods and lake-hugging roadways. Catch the rising sun through the gracefully swaying Spanish moss and watch the breeze dapple the lake’s surface with flashes of sunlight. The gentle rolling hills give this course a uniqueness of its own. From the start to finish, you'’ll remember the Mount Dora Half Marathon and 5K as the event you will not want to miss.
5k - December 19, 2026 - Saturday
Half Marathon - December 20, 2026 - Sunday
Donnelly Park - 5K Race Start & Packet Pickup for all events
530 N Donnelly St
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Elizabeth Evans Park - Half Marathon race start location
100 N. Donnelly St.
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Race Day Schedule Location
Saturday - 7:45 a.m. - 5K run/walk
Sunday - 7:05 a.m. - Half Marathon
NO Virtual Option available for the Half Marathon or 5K.
********NO STROLLERS, SKATEBOARDS,ROLLER BLADES,UNAUTHORIZED BICYCLES OR ANY OTHER WHEELED DEVICES.- NO ANIMALS OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING DOGS MAY BE BROUGHT ON THE COURSE OR START/FINISH AREAS. PARTICIPANTS REQUIRINGTHE ASSISTANCE OF A SERVICE ANIMAL(SPECIFICALLY TRAINED TO AID A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY) PLEASE CONTACT info@run4acause.org
Packet Pick-up & Race Day Registration Pricing
Packet Pick-up Friday, Saturday & Sunday Packet - please visit website for details
Packet Pick-up will be available on race day.
Beneficiary
A portion of the proceeds from from these events helps support FFA and Cheerleading Team of Mount Dora High School, and Run 4 a Cause Foundation, a foundation that provides disadvantaged youth with the opportunity to play in local sports programs.
Shirt Sizes
Sizes are not guaranteed on race day registration. Food & refreshments will be provided.
Timing/ Scoring
Event will be chip timed and scored with disposable chips attached to the back of the bib.
Course
This event offers 2 walk/run distances, 5k run/walk on Saturday and a single loop half marathon on Sunday. The half marathon is a USATF Certified Course.(#FL23043JK).The course will be closed to vehicular traffic from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM. The finish line will remain open until the last runner completes the race, and medals will be awarded to ALL finishers regardless of when they finish to all 5K & half marathon participants. All half marathon participants must be able to complete the half marathon under 3 hour 25 minutes.
Finisher Medals
Finisher medals for both the Half Marathon and the 5k. Each race is custom to the event.
Awards
Half Marathon - Top 3 overall males and top 3 overall female, Top male and female master and top 3 male and female age groups will receive awards. Age groups include 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
5K - Top 3 overall males and top 3 overall females and top 3 male and female age groups will receive awards. Age groups include 8 & under, 9-12, 13-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
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
48°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mt Plymouth 1ssw, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mount Dora, FL
Elevation
61 ft
Nearest Airport
SFB
Orlando Sanford International Airport · 25 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Mount Dora Half Marathon & 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Mount Dora Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- December 19–20, 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 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 Mount Dora Half Marathon & 5K?
- Mount Dora Half Marathon & 5K is a running race held in Mount Dora, Florida on December 19, 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 Mount Dora Half Marathon & 5K?
- Saturday, December 19, 2026 in Mount Dora, Florida at 100 N. Donnelly St, Mount Dora, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Mount Dora Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Mount Dora Half Marathon & 5K
Dec 19, 2026