Sunshine Double
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Event overview
The Sunshine Double is a two-day running event held in early May on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 in Winter Park, Florida. The venue is Cady Way Park (Trailhead) at 2529 Cady Way, Winter Park, FL 32792. The event is organized by BMW Running Company and offers options to run a distance on one day or on both days.
Distances
- 50K (offered each day)
- Marathon (offered each day)
- Half marathon (offered each day)
- 10K (offered each day)
- 5K (offered each day)
Course and race details
Courses are lap-based on a paved urban run/bike trail that is described as flat and largely shaded. The marathon/half/50K lap is approximately 2.2 miles: the marathon uses twelve laps, the half marathon uses six laps, and the 50K uses fourteen laps plus two short laps. The 5K/10K lap is approximately 1.55 miles: two laps for the 5K and four laps for the 10K. Each lap includes two street crossings; the course is open to traffic at crossings.
There is one aid station at the start/finish, passed twice each lap, supplying chilled water, Gatorade, soda, and snacks; additional salty options and pickle juice are listed for hot weather. The race is cupless and participants must use their own hydration device. The event is not chip timed; finishing times are hand-timed and runners should notify the timer at the finish. Courses are not certified and the event is not a Boston qualifier. No age-group awards or apparel items are provided; a simple finisher’s medal is listed. A nominal time limit of about 9.5 hours is stated. Bathrooms, a small pavilion drop-bag area, and volunteer incentives are noted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
