5K races near Haines City

The Haunted 5K & 10K at Merritt Island, Florida, is a US Road Running event. It begins at 8:00 AM and offers two distances along the same asphalt path. Participants must register beforehand via RunSignup. Packet pickup is available from 30 minutes before the start until 10 minutes before it; on-site registration is not offered. The course follows a short out-and-back format. One full loop measures 1.56 miles. The 5K distance requires completing the loop twice, while the 10K requires four loops. The event has a 2-hour time limit. Parking is situated near the start, with additional overflow parking provided. The Haunted theme is reflected through finisher medals, awards, series points, and a best costume prize.

The Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend is part of the runDisney race series held at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. It includes a 5K, 10K, and a 13.1-mile half marathon. The half marathon begins at 5:00 AM Eastern Time. The weekend's theme draws inspiration from the flavors and narratives found within the World Showcase pavilions at EPCOT. The half marathon course guides participants through EPCOT and extends into other areas of Walt Disney World Resort. Mary Poppins serves as the race hostess. Each race awards finishers a unique medal, and participants completing the challenge receive an additional bonus medal. The weekend culminates with a post-race party at EPCOT. Entry is included for half marathon and challenge runners, with options for friends and family to purchase tickets.

TECH CORPS Group Registration is a charity-entry option within the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend in Kissimmee, Florida. The listing includes a 5K and another distance option, with registration starting at $112, and it sits under the event’s adventure-race category rather than a standard local road-race listing. Runners join the TECH CORPS team and fundraise in addition to the race fee, with individual fundraising pages and support from the organization. The #RunforPi campaign supports K-12 STEM learning, including professional learning for educators and student programs tied to software development, AI, mathematics, and data science. The group also asks runners to run for someone who inspires them, tying the Disney race weekend to a specific education mission.

The Florida Run @ Lake Louisa State Park is a 5K run/walk held within Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, Florida, located at 7305 South US Hwy 27. The race begins at 7:30 am on a USATF-certified 3.1-mile route, suitable for runners seeking an accurate time and walkers desiring a park course. The course is paved and tree-lined, an out-and-back path through the state park, with marshals stationed along the route. A detail highlighting the setting is the reminder that wildlife has the right of way. Finishers get medals and event shirts, awards are presented to the top overall finisher and the top two in each age division, and the Friends of Lake Louisa State Park provide a native plant giveaway.

The Battle Buddy 5K is a 3.1-mile run and walk in Kissimmee, Florida, starting from 201 Lakeview Dr. Victoria Helping Veterans, Inc. hosts this event on a Saturday morning. The entry fee is $25, with a start window from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. The event focuses on supporting veterans, not on speed or exclusivity. All levels of runners and walkers are welcome. All proceeds benefit Victoria Helping Veterans, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing emergency assistance, resources, and community outreach to veterans and their families. The name “Battle Buddy” signifies loyalty, trust, and the principle of mutual support.

5K with the 5-0 is a 5K held in Oakland, Florida, organized by the Oakland Police Department and directly supporting its community programs. The event offers an in-person 5K, a virtual 5K, and a no-swag entry option, allowing runners and walkers to select their preferred participation method. Packet pickup occurs at the police department prior to race day and again on race morning. Parking, including handicap parking, is directed to Oakland Charter School. The route begins at the police department entrance, proceeds north on Winter Landing Drive, and connects to the West Orange Trail. Participants will run west to the entrance of the Oakland Nature Preserve, turn around, and return to finish at the police department. Water stations are located around the one-mile and two-mile marks. Vendors will be present in the police department parking lot. All finishers receive a medal, and age-group awards are presented to the top three finishers.

The Jingle Bell 5K Fun Run is a holiday-season 5K, with a 1K fun run option, held at Santa Rita Middle School in Liberty Hill. The Liberty Hill Chamber of Commerce organizes it as a community fundraiser for LHEF and LHISD schools; a recent running saw nearly 600 participants. The course proceeds from the school onto local streets, focusing on participation over racing. Participants often wear Christmas outfits, and the event awards prizes for the best dressed, making Santa hats, bells, and festive costumes as common as running shoes.

The Candy Cane Course in Orlando is a Christmas-themed running event offering a Kids Dash and an untimed 1 Mile, alongside chip-timed 5K, 10K, and 15K races. It accommodates both families and regular runners, featuring youth pricing for participants 12 and under in the 5K and 10K, and a Kids Dash for those 10 and under. The timed races provide live results and awards. The 1 Mile and Kids Dash are untimed for a more relaxed pace. In-person 5K, 10K, and 15K participants receive a custom bib, a designer shirt, and a finisher medal. All runners get complimentary race photos and post-race treats. A virtual option allows participation from any location while still receiving event merchandise.

Santa Hustle Orlando is a December holiday run held at SeaWorld, located at 8000 Fins Up Circle in Kissimmee, Florida. This event is part of the Santa Hustle Race Series and features a 10K, 5K, and Kids Dash. The main races commence in the morning, following the Kids Dash. The event is designed for both runners and walkers, welcoming participants of all ages and ability levels. The course is a road race within a park-like setting, offering fast, flat terrain suitable for beginners or those seeking a relaxed, enjoyable run. Field sizes typically range from 100 to 500 participants. The Santa theme is central to the event: participants often run or walk in Santa attire, holiday music is played along the route, and candy canes and cookies are provided on the course.