Child Abuse Awareness 5K

A unique 5K experience where participants run 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.

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 ⏱

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:

Location:

Mission Resort and Club Golf Club House (Enter the main entrance to Mission Resort and go Right)

Inside the Club House Friday, September 4th 2pm-6pm

Phone: 352. 324.3101 Ext: 7281

Located at 10400 County road 48

Race Day: 6:30 AM - 7:15 AM 🕕 by the Start Line / 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!

Join us for the Lake-Sumter State College Monster Dash!

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Check in @ 6:30 am

Race Start @ 8:00 am

This racecourse includes scenic views of Silver Lake and is truly fun for the whole family. All registered participants will receive a t-shirt and medal*. Although the race is just for fun, runners will be timed, and placement recognition will be announced to the top runners in each age category. Costumes are encouraged!

All proceeds from the Monster Dash benefit the LSSC Foundation, which supports scholarships and education at Lake-Sumter State College.

• Race t-shirts and medals are only guaranteed to registrations placed on or before October 16, 2026.

Invitation Only

Qualifying Time - all athletes must run under the qualifying time to be able to participate.

Women - 7:00 min Mile - 60+ please email your mile time

Men - 6:00 min Mile - 60+ please email your mile time

If you qualify, email us at [email protected]

The Mount Dora 1-Mile Race, happening right before the Mount Dora Christmas Parade! This festive run is the perfect way to kick off the holiday cheer, whether you’re feeling naughty or nice. While it’s not a chip-timed event, a finish line clock will let you track your effort, and the Top Male and Female Finishers will be awarded. So, grab your festive gear, bring your holiday spirit, and join us for this merry mile of fun and friendly fast competition!

Schedule

9:30am - Bib Pickup

9:55-9:58am - 1 mile Race Start

10:00am - Parade Starts

🎄 Join us for the Mount Dora Naughty or Nice 1-Mile Race!

🎄 When? Just before the 66th Annual Mount Dora Christmas Day Parade at 9:55-9:58am

🎄 Where? Downtown Mount Dora starting at the E Jackson Ave & N Donnelly St

🎄 Why? To kick off the holiday festivities with a fun-filled run and parade

🕒 Finish Line Fun:

This is not a chip-timed race, but don’t worry—we’ve got a clock at the finish line so you can still celebrate your best effort!

🏆 Awards for the Fastest:

Top Male and Female finishers will be crowned the champions of this merry mile.

🎄Bring your holiday cheer, wear your festive gear, and make some unforgettable memories. Don't miss your chance to race through the streets of Mount Dora before the parade magic begins!

Will you be naughty, or will you be nice? See you at the start line!

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 [email protected]

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+