OUC Orlando Half Marathon
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OUC Orlando Half Marathon Weekend
The OUC Orlando Half Marathon Weekend is a multi-day running event held in downtown Orlando and concluding at Lake Eola Park on December 5–6, 2026. The weekend includes a half marathon, a Lake Eola 5K and the DTO 16.2 Challenge, which combines both distances over two days.
Distances
- 5K
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- DTO 16.2 Challenge (Half Marathon + 5K)
The half marathon course starts and finishes on E. Central Blvd and includes nine water stops spaced at about 1.5 miles, Gatorade, a food stop near mile 8.5, two on-course medical tents near miles 5 and 10 with basic supplies, two portable restrooms at each water stop, and bike medics. Pace groups are offered across multiple target finish times, and seeded corral placement is available for runners who meet published qualifying times.
An expo and bib pickup are held at The Plaza Live the Thursday and Friday before the races; vendors include running brands and race merchandise. A lakeside post-race party features live music and beer. The event offers on-course entertainment, a customized finisher certificate, finisher apparel for each distance, and real-time half marathon tracking at common splits.
Organizers list a $23,000 prize purse for the half marathon with eligibility requirements for prize money. The event supports local charities including youth and food bank programs and holds a Virtual Option and packet shipping for domestic participants. Track Shack Events reports third-party sustainability certification at the Gold level for recent editions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
