Mount Dora Half Marathon
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Mount Dora Half Marathon & 5K
The Mount Dora Half Marathon & 5K is a two-day road running event in Mount Dora, Florida, held on December 19 and 20, 2026. Packet pickup is organized at Donnelly Park and the half marathon starts at Elizabeth Evans Park. Packet pickup is available Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and race day packet pickup is offered.
Distances include:
- 16.2 miles Dora Double combining the 5K and half marathon
- 13.1 miles Half Marathon, single loop, USATF Certified (#FL23043JK)
- 3.1 miles 5K run/walk
Registration for all events opens on December 26, 2025. Registration close dates vary by event; fees listed by the organizer include $90 for the Dora Double, $79 for the Half Marathon, and $40 for the 5K. Shirt sizes are not guaranteed for race day registration. No virtual option is available.
The course passes tree-lined waterfront neighborhoods and rolling terrain that follows lakefront roadways. Timing is electronic with disposable chips attached to the back of the bib. All finishers in both the half marathon and the 5K receive custom finisher medals. Awards are presented to top overall and age group finishers as specified for each race. Half marathon participants must be able to complete the course within 3 hours 25 minutes.
Certain items are prohibited on course including strollers, skateboards, roller blades, unauthorized bicycles and other wheeled devices. No animals are allowed on course or in start and finish areas except for service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability. A portion of proceeds supports the FFA and Cheerleading Team of Mount Dora High School and the Run 4 a Cause Foundation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
