3/9/2026
THIS RACE IS CLOSED HOWEVER THE VIRTUAL OPTION IS OPEN WHILE SUPPLIES LAST FOR THOSE LOOKING TO COMPLETE THE SERIES OR JUST ADD A MEDAL TO THEIR COLLECTION.
🏃♀️ Howey-in-the-Hills Half Marathon • 10K • 5K
📅 Saturday, February 21, 2026
📍 Howey-in-the-Hills, FL (just 5 miles from the Florida Turnpike!)
🏃♀️ A Race for Every Runner
Looking for a race that’s close to home but feels like a getaway? The charming town of Howey-in-the-Hills is just 35 minutes from Orlando and 20 from Winter Garden — the perfect Central Florida escape. Enjoy the ease of plenty of nearby parking and no big-city hassles, so you can simply arrive and run.
With 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon options, you’ll experience scenic lake views, historic landmarks, and small-town charm. Join us for a beautiful morning run, unique swag, and a lakeside finish-line celebration at JB Boondocks! 🌅 Known as the “Howey to Hopkinton”, this course is both gorgeous and a great Boston training run.
🌄 The Course Experience
Start along Little Lake Harris as the sun rises, pass the Howey Mansion, and run through the quiet countryside. Half marathoners continue through Mission Resort & Club and Las Colinas, taking on rolling hills that make this route as scenic as it is strong.
📌 Race Essentials
Start Times
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Half Marathon – 7:00 AM
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10K – 7:15 AM
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5K – 7:45 AM
Packet Pickup
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Thursday Feb 19th 2:00-6:00PM @ Dash Sports (741 W Montrose St, Clermont).
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Friday, Feb 20th: 2:00 – 6:00 PM @ Dash Sports (741 W Montrose St, Clermont).
🎁 Everyone who picks up Thursday and Friday is entered into a Shokz raffle. One per day
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Race Morning: 6:00AM – 7:30 AM at the race venue (Half Marathon pickup closes at 6:45 AM).
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⛔ No on-site paper registration. Online registration closes at 6:30 AM for the Half, 6:45 AM for the 5K & 10K.
PARKING AND SPECTATORS
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Lake County Resource Center (510 S Palm Avenue, Howey-in-the-Hills).
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Best route: from State Road 19 → right on Lakeview. Other nearby roads will be barricaded.
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Please arrive 45 minutes before your race. Resort guests may take a free shuttle.
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SPECTATORS: park here as well and you can watch runners go by a few times and depending on your fitness level walk to other parts of the 13.1 The finish line is across the street from the parking lot at JB Boondocks
🎽 What You’ll Receive
Every participant will take home:
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A chip-timed bib
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A custom race shirt
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A finisher’s medal (part of the 2026 FloDash Series collection!)
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Post-race snack provided by the race
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A complimentary beverage at JB Boondocks with your bib ticket
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✨ Half Marathon participants will also receive an exclusive Finisher's bonus blanket.
🏅 Awards & Recognition
5K : every 5 years (9 & under → 75+)
10K: every 10 years (9 & under → 70+)
Half Marathon: every 5 years (19 & under → 75+)
Top 3 Male & Female Overall
Top Masters (Male & Female)
Top 3 Male & Female in each age group
🏆 Awards by LiveTrends Design Group are not just trophies—they’re living art pieces that celebrate your accomplishment in a beautiful, lasting way.
🚦 Rules & Course Notes
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Road course, minimum 18 min/mile pace required (roads reopen accordingly).
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All participants must be registered. Bandits or pacing without a bib is prohibited.
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Strollers allowed (please line up at the back).
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No dogs permitted on course or near start/finish (service animals allowed with prior approval).
🎉 Extras & Perks
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Referral Rewards: Get 5 friends to register with your unique link → earn a $20 refund!
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Family/Team Discount: Teams of 4+ get $5 off each entry. Once the 4th person registers, the first 3 automatically receive a refund.
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Virtual Option: Packets mailed within 2 weeks (U.S. only). Share your run pics with us @flodashevents #flodashrunner #virtualrace.
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Train with Runna: Take your training up a notch with our official partner training app.
🏨 Stay for a Race-Cation
Our partners at Mission Resort & Club are offering a special low night rate for FloDash runners with free shuttles to and from the race. Reserve your room today by going to this link below:
FLODASH RUNNERS SPECIAL RESORT RATE
Once you click on your check in and check out dates DO NOT CLICK BOOK NOW, instead click on the bottom right tab that says APPLY so your special Flodash rate is applied.
🙌 About FloDash Events
FloDash Events is Central Florida’s hub for endurance racing, founded by Kimberly Grogan, Amalie Skorman, and Brian Boylan. With over 50 years of combined experience and guided by an RRCA Certified Race Director, our team is dedicated to bringing you high-quality, safe, and memorable races at unique venues throughout the region.
👉 Visit FloDash.com to explore more upcoming events.