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Marathon races near Orlando

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Upcoming Marathon races near Orlando

JUL 1

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Cocoa International Marathon

Cocoa · 66 km away

SEP 1

Run · road · Marathon

Labor Day Triple

Winter Park · 8 km away

Orlando · 80 km

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Recurring Marathon races near Orlando

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AdventHealth Presents the Central Florida Legends Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K

Central Florida Legends is a race day held at Gemini Springs Park in DeBary, Florida. The marathon, half marathon, and 5K all start and finish in the same location. DeBary is situated between Orlando and Daytona Beach, and the park's proximity to I-4 attracts participants from across Central Florida. The race titles reference Florida folklore: the marathon is the Skunk Ape Marathon, the half marathon is the Mermaid Half Marathon, and the 5K is the Fountain of Youth 5K. The courses follow the Spring-to-Spring and East Central Regional paved trails in West Volusia County, incorporating sections of trails, roads, and parks. Organizers describe the route as flat and fast, winding through the older Florida landscape with local flora, fauna, and parkland, distinct from a dense urban course. West Volusia Runners organizes the series, now in its eighth year. Participants receive a shirt, medal, post-race amenities, and access to a finish-line Legendary Tailgate Party. Virtual options are available for the marathon and half marathon.

Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon

The Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon begins in historic Cocoa Village on Florida’s east coast, directing runners along a USATF-certified waterfront course. The event offers a marathon, a half marathon, and virtual options for both. The full marathon is open to runners and walkers aged 16 and older. It takes place in the vicinity of Kennedy Space Center, integrating a space theme throughout the event. The course concludes beside the river in Cocoa Riverfront Park, allowing spectators to view the finish. This marathon, now over fifty years old, holds the distinction of being Florida's oldest marathon. Its organizers connect the race to the region's space exploration history, referencing launches from Cape Canaveral, and the event also generates support for the local community.

Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend

Town of Celebration Marathon & Half Marathon

The Town of Celebration Marathon & Half Marathon is a small January race held in Celebration, Florida. This planned town is located five minutes from Disney World and approximately twenty minutes from Orlando International Airport. Participants can select either the marathon or the half marathon. The marathon course is USATF-certified, qualifying it as a Boston Marathon qualifier. The weather typically suits runners for Florida, with average race-day temperatures between the high 40s and low 70s Fahrenheit. The event prioritizes straightforward logistics and personal engagement over a large-city scale. The course winds through a neighborhood recognized by Forbes as one of America’s prettiest. Organizers state it may be the flattest course a runner will encounter. This flat profile is significant: in a recent event, almost one in five marathon finishers qualified for Boston. Pace teams are available to assist runners targeting specific finish times. Post-race amenities include shirts, medals, blankets, complimentary photo downloads, meals from local eateries, pancakes, mimosas, and Michelob Ultra. Proceeds from the race support scholarships for students throughout Osceola County and benefit local community organizations and nonprofits, having distributed over $1 million since the event's inception.

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About Marathon races in Orlando

Orlando Training Notes

Orlando hosts 6 Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

The circuit is 8km paved with shade, restrooms, and water fountains. Cady Way Trail, Orlando Urban Trail, Shingles Creek Trail, West Orange Trail, and Lake Baldwin Running Trail handle steady Z2 and longer base miles. Orlando Runners Club meets Monday at Winter Park Mellow Mushroom for 3 or 5 miles, and its Sunday Winter Park run goes 6, 7, or 10 miles. Orlando Social Run Club keeps Thursday casual with a 5K from PIGZZA. Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend and Labor Day 5K work as easy anchor races.

Locals ride Orlando for mellow weekend cruises, gravel-grinding, and flat group miles more than big alpine work. West Orange Trail gives riders 24 miles, and Lake Apopka brings the quiet marshes, peaceful lakes, and gravel legs. Florida Freewheelers ride every weekend, Windermere Roadies and Seminole Cyclists keep road folks moving, and Orlando Critical Mass gathers at Loch Haven Park on the last Friday of the month. Santos sits 90 minutes away with dozens of miles of theme-park singletrack, so mountain bikers get a real hit. SugarLoaf Mountain is where the climbs are, and the Sugarloaf - Buckhill - Scrub Jay route gains +220m over 21.87 km.

October through July gives Orlando the broad training window, but locals treat summer like a timing puzzle. Summer runs start early, and the promise of a tasty brew after a couple of miles in the Florida heat will always get me moving. Heatwave Half Marathon keeps summer honest, and Lake Eola or San Sebastián Trail shade helps when intervals feel spicy. Winter changes the mood more than the gear, because January brings Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend and easier long-run weather. Cyclists use winter for steadier Z2, weekend centuries like Intracoastal Waterway Century and JHOP Century Ride, and cleaner base miles before the heat stacks up again.