Run the Resort 5K
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Distance
- Run the Resort 5K · Virtual Run the Resort 5K
From the Organizer
Labor Day Weekend!
A unique 5K experience where participants run or walk through the beautifully manicured resort grounds, weaving past lakes, golf fairways, gardens, and historic architecture. It’s more than a race — it’s an experience.
Participants can also take on the 2026 Two Course Challenge by participating in Run the Resort on Labor Day Weekend and Run the Course in the spring. Complete both events and earn two connected medals — each representing a different course — that join together to form one magnificent double challenge medal. Two races. Two historic courses. One unforgettable challenge. Register for both at once and save 10% on each race!
Perfect for all fitness levels, and ideal for local families, health-focused individuals, and weekenders looking for something new. Enhance your experience with resort overnight packages for spa, golf, or breakfast.
Date: Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Location: Mission Resort + Club, Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida
Start Time: 7:30 AM
Make it a full wellness weekend with optional spa packages, brunch, or an overnight stay at our scenic Howey-in-the-Hills resort.
Race Entry Includes:
Custom finisher’s medal Scroll to see our swag!!
Official Run the Resort 5K race shirt
Professionally timed 5K race for in person
Shipping for Virtual participants
Post-race breakfast sandwiches and beverages
Important Notes:
All participants must be registered . Anyone running without a bib will be asked to leave and possibly banned from future events.
If you're pacing someone (a child, spouse, or friend), you must register as well.
Packet Pick-Up:
Mission Resort + Club (Located at 10400 County road 48, Phone: 352. 324.3101 Ext: 7281)------> Club House (Enter the main entrance to Mission Resort and go Right)
Inside the Club House
Friday, September 4th 2pm-6pm
Race Day: 6:30 AM - 7:15 AM 🕕 by the Start Line also at the Club House
Race Day Registration: Available online until 6:55 AM, as long as the event is not sold out. No on-site paper registration.
Strollers & Pets:
Strollers welcome – please start near the back
Pets not permitted on course (service animals allowed with advance notice)
Awards: Stay post race to celebrate our top finishers, awards ceremony will begin at 8:30 AM Categories are top 3 Male and Female overall, First Male and Female Masters, and top 3 Male and Female in 10 year age groups, starting with 19 and under up to 70 and over. You may log in to our results page to view the results post race as participants finish
Stay the Weekend:
Turn race day into a resort getaway! Book a special 5K runner rate at Mission Resort + Club and enjoy all the amenities:
On-site restaurants
Pool
Tennis and Pickleball Courts
Full-service spa
36 holes of championship golf
Call 800-874-9053 or visit Resort Website to reserve your stay.
Don’t just run — Run the Resort.
Register today and be part of something extraordinary!
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
91°
Typical Low
74°
Chance of Rain
49%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Leesburg Muni Ap, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Howey In The Hills, FL
Elevation
90 ft
Nearest Airport
SFB
Orlando Sanford International Airport · 35 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 Run the Resort 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
89
Days to train
- Race
- Run the Resort 5K
- Date
- September 5, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run the Resort 5K?
- Run the Resort 5K is a running race held in Howey In The Hills, Florida on September 5, 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 Run the Resort 5K?
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Howey In The Hills, Florida at 10400 County Road 48, Howey In The Hills, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run the Resort 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run the Resort 5K
Sep 5, 2026