2025 Mount Dora Half Marathon & 5K

What distances are available for this event?

• →5 K race starting at 7:45 AM on Saturday, December 20, 2025
• →Half Marathon starting at 7:00 AM on Sunday, December 21, 2025

Where do the races start and finish?

• →5 K: Donnelly Park (530 N Donnelly St, Mount Dora, FL 32757)
• →Half Marathon: Elizabeth Evans Park (100 N Donnelly St, Mount Dora, FL 32757)

How many entries are limited for each race?

• →Half Marathon: 1,300 entries maximum
• →5 K: 1,300 entries maximum

How much does registration cost?

• →Dora Double (Half Marathon + 5 K):

• Early Bird (first 100): $69

• Standard (remaining): $90 – $115

• →5 K Only:

• Early Bird (first 100): $36

• Standard: $40 – $49

• →Half Marathon Only:

• Early Bird (first 200): $49

• Standard: $79 – $99

What is included in the registration fee?

• →Race packet with bib, timing chip, and race day apparel
• →Finisher medal for all 5 K and half‑marathon finishers
• →Custom gift for participants of both races
• →Access to race‑day amenities such as hydration stations and medical aid

What awards and prizes are available?

• →Overall Male & Female winners
• →Masters Male & Female winners
• →Top 3 finishers in each age group (details on the official site)

Does the event support any charitable causes?

• →Proceeds benefit Mount Dora High School FFA
• →Proceeds support the Run 4 a Cause Foundation

Is the half‑marathon course USATF certified?

• →Yes, the course is USATF Certified (#FL12108EBM).

What is the time limit for the half‑marathon?

• →Cut‑off time: 3 hours 25 minutes (15:42 min/mile pace)

When will the roads reopen after the races?

• →Roads will reopen at 10:30 AM on Sunday, December 21, 2025

Are medals and official finish times awarded only to finishers within the time limit?

• →Yes, medals and official finish times are awarded only to participants who complete the course within the 3 hour 25 minute limit.

What happens at the finish line after the cut‑off time?

• →The finish line closes at the cut‑off time; no medals, official times, or post‑race refreshments will be provided to participants who finish after this time.

What weather can participants expect during the races?

• →Mild winter temperatures between 55 °F and 65 °F
• →Low probability of light showers
• →Wind conditions expected to be calm to moderate

What facilities and amenities are available for participants?

• →Hydration stations at regular intervals along both courses
• →Medical aid and first‑aid tents at starting and finishing areas
• →Post‑race refreshments and food trucks near the finish lines
• →Parking and shuttle services provided by local vendors (details on the official site)