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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (27)

Ocala · 37 km away

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL

Ocala · 37 km away

JUL 5

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Eagle 5K & 10K at Orlando, FL (28)

Orlando · 74 km away

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Orlando

Orlando · 76 km away

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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (29)

Ocala · 37 km away

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at DeBary, FL (29)

DeBary · 71 km away

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Bunnell · 79 km away

AUG 11

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Exclusive Endurance Mid-Distance Track Meet

Winter Park · 76 km away

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (31)

Ocala · 37 km away

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at DeBary, FL (31)

DeBary · 71 km away

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Preseason Preview

Wildwood · 1 km away

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Deland, FL (32)

Deland · 70 km away

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Ninja5K & 10K at Orlando, FL (32)

Orlando · 74 km away

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (33)

Ocala · 37 km away

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at DeBary, FL (33)

DeBary · 71 km away

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Deltona, FL (34)

Deltona · 77 km away

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Ocala · 37 km away

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Pride of the Patriots 5K

Orlando · 68 km away

SEP 13

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Labor Day Triple

Winter Park · 76 km away

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Run the Resort 5K

Howey In The Hills · 30 km away

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Race Through the Decades - FPT PAC 5k (walk/run)

Orlando · 74 km away

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1 at Lake Beresford Park, Deland, FL (37S30)

DeLand · 74 km away

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2026 SeaWorld's Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run & Walk

Orlando · 76 km away

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B4B EnduRUNce 5K

Orlando · 70 km away

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AdventHealth Waterman Shades of Hope 5K

Leesburg · 27 km away

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Friends of the Poor Walk and Run

Arlington Heights · 70 km away

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Margaritaville Run Orlando Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Kissimmee · 72 km away

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JWR Protect and Serve Run

Ogden · 53 km away

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M Family Foundation's 2026 Superhero Race Against Cancer 5K

Celebration · 78 km away

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Hickory Hammock 5K & Kids Fun Run

Winter Garden · 55 km away

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Orlando

Union Park · 75 km away

Wildwood-The Villages · 80 km

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Recurring 5K races near Wildwood-The Villages

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

Howl-o-ween 5k - Orlando

The Howl-o-ween 5K in Orlando is a Saturday-in-October run/walk at Blue Jacket Park with a Halloween theme and dogs welcome on the course. It starts at 9:00 a.m. Eastern, is open to ages 3 and up, and supports animal shelters, pet lovers, and animal charities rather than feeling like a strictly competitive road race. Participants can run or walk with or without a pet, and dogs do not need their own registration. Entry includes a short-sleeve shirt, finisher medal, chip-timed bib, live results, finish-line treats for both humans and dogs, and a doggie charm for every participant. J3 Timing handles scoring, results are posted online, packet pickup is available on race morning, awards are ready at the registration tent after the finish, and there is also a virtual option for people who cannot attend in person.

Sazón & Sneakers 5K

Sazón & Sneakers 5K is a chip-timed 5K run/walk in Lake Mary, Florida, hosted by Spanish Girls Run, a nonprofit 501(c)(3). The race concludes Hispanic Heritage Month, begins early, and limits participants to 500. It is suitable for beginners, with timing and scoring via a disposable chip on the race bib. The course is USATF certified, described by organizers as fast and flat, ideal for first-timers and those aiming for a faster 5K time. The event offers finisher medals, awards for top overall men and women, age-group awards, a free kids race for ages 10 and under, community vendors, and sponsor activities. Proceeds support Spanish Girls Run programs such as a free Women's Self-Defense Seminar, Miles for Dignity, Meals for the Soul, scholarships for Latina women, and race-fee sponsorships for women running their first finish line.

Sanford Riverwalk 5K

Haunted 5K & 10K at Orlando, FL (41)

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.

Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Deland, FL (41)

The Haunted 5K, 10K, and 13.1M is a morning race held in DeLand, Florida. All three distances begin at 8:30 AM. Runners select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon, register in advance via RunSignup, and collect their packets just before the start. The courses consist of repeated out-and-back sections, making it suitable for those who prefer a straightforward path with frequent views of the same locations. The 5K covers its out-and-back segment twice, the 10K covers it four times, and the half marathon uses an extended out-and-back segment six times. The race has a 3 hour 30 minute time limit. Parking at the start is restricted, with additional parking available half a mile away, so early arrival is recommended.

The FCA 5K is a local run/walk in Bellevue, Kentucky, offering both a 5K and a 1-mile option. The race begins at Frisch’s Big Boy on Landmark Drive. All proceeds support the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, enabling local student athletes and coaches to attend leadership camps and events. Following the race, awards will be presented at the Callahan Center on Van Voast Avenue. The event emphasizes community support alongside the race itself. Volunteers, runners, walkers, local sponsors, and in-kind donors contribute food, drinks, items for swag bags, finisher prizes, printing, and signage.

The Chocoholics 5k: Run/Walk: Orlando FL

The Race for a Healthier World 5K

AdventHealth Great Floridian Multisport Festival

The AdventHealth Great Floridian Multisport Festival takes place over two days in October at Waterfront Park in Clermont, Florida, a World Triathlon Destination. The main event is the full-distance Great Floridian Triathlon, which has been held continuously in the continental United States longer than any other full-distance triathlon. The schedule also includes half-distance, sprint, duathlon, aquabike, aquathlon, relay, run, walk, and virtual race options. The most unique event is the Triple Triathlon, requiring athletes to complete three sprint triathlons consecutively. Triple Duathlon, Triple Aquabike, and Triple Triathlon Relay options are also available. The weekend begins with a 15K and 5K Run/Walk on the South Lake Trail for runners, and teams can participate in various relay categories.

The DeLeon Dash 5K is a run, walk, or jog within DeLeon Springs State Park in De Leon Springs, Florida. Beginning at the park, located at 601 Ponce Deleon Boulevard, the race offers a straightforward 5K through the woods, near one of Central Florida’s historic spring landscapes. The course follows the spring, passes the Old Sugar Mill, and travels under large oak trees. The Friends of DeLeon Springs State Park organize the event, with proceeds supporting their efforts to preserve, interpret, and restore the park’s natural and cultural resources. Participants can enjoy the spring pool, nature trail, wildlife viewing, kayaking, paddleboarding, the visitor center, an eco-history boat tour, and the park’s pancake house after the race.

Pink Ribbon 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

The Shannon Pink Ribbon Run is an annual October community race supporting the Shannon Breast Center, with registration opening in August. Runners can choose a chip-timed 5K or 10K, while walkers and families have a 1-mile walk/run option. The event centers breast cancer awareness, especially the importance of early detection. Breast cancer survivors can enter for free and receive a special Survivors Shirt, and proceeds support local patient-focused programs at the Shannon Breast Center.

2026 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend with A Running Passion

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.

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Wildwood-The Villages Training Notes

Wildwood-The Villages hosts 100 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals run this place early, and The Villages Running Club makes it easy to plug in five days a week. Eastport starts Monday at 6:30 AM from Sunset Island Bridge, and sunrise miles hit different on Monday mornings. The Loop is 75 miles around. Thursday Hills gives you 4-6 miles depending on the number of hill repeats your legs can take. Bradford Pool handles Friday with 4, 6, or 8 miles, and anchor races include Preseason Preview, Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk, and THE BIG RUN 2025 Fleet Feet The Villages.

Cyclists get plenty of base miles here, with Wildwood showing 139 cycle routes and 2,809 km of tracked riding. The Village Bicycle Club rides Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from El Santiago Recreation Center, and the groups range from C pace at 10-13 mph to A+ going 45-60 miles at 22-27 mph. 8 km. The route includes 1 km unpaved. Sand Hill Scout Reservation has rolling hills that work for cross-country running.

January and November are the best riding months, and locals use them for longer Z2 days without forcing the heat math. Summer changes the rhythm fast, and The Villages Running Club moves hotter-weather runs to 6:30 AM. The Village Bicycle Club starts at 8:00 AM from May 1 to September 30, and helmets, mirrors, and hydration are required. Winter gives both sports more breathing room, and club rides move to 9:00 AM from October 1 to April 30. Runners still get Lake Sumter, Eastport, Bradford Pool, and Everglades Recreation Center, while cyclists keep the same Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday pattern.