Open Hands’ Lake Okeechobee Run 5K & 10K
- Date
- November 21, 2026
- Location
- 677 SW 32nd st, Okeechobee, FL
- Distance
- Open Hands’ Lake Okeechobee 10k · Open Hands’ Lake Okeechobee 5K
From the Organizer
***There will be two opportunities for packet pick up!
Thursday November 13, 2:30-4pm
Friday November 14, 4-6 pm
Bibs and shirts can be picked up at Open Hands Health Center
309 NW 5th street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Open Hands will be holding their 5k & 10k race this year!
Last day to guarantee a shirt is 10/23/25.
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
79°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
18%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Okeechobee, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Okeechobee, FL
Elevation
34 ft
Nearest Airport
VRB
Vero Beach Regional Airport · 38 mi
Major Hub
PBI
Palm Beach International Airport · 64 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 Open Hands’ Lake Okeechobee Run 5K & 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
166
Days to train
- Race
- Open Hands’ Lake Okeechobee Run 5K & 10K
- Date
- November 21, 2026
- Location
- 677 SW 32nd st, Okeechobee, 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 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 Open Hands’ Lake Okeechobee Run 5K & 10K?
- Open Hands’ Lake Okeechobee Run 5K & 10K is a running race held in Okeechobee, Florida on November 21, 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 Open Hands’ Lake Okeechobee Run 5K & 10K?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Okeechobee, Florida at 677 SW 32nd st, Okeechobee, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Open Hands’ Lake Okeechobee Run 5K & 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Open Hands’ Lake Okeechobee Run 5K & 10K
Nov 21, 2026