Mount Dora Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Mount Dora Half Marathon & 5K takes place in Mount Dora, Florida. The event is scheduled for December 20-21, 2025 and uses Donnelly Park and Elizabeth Evans Park for race starts and packet pickup. The races run on tree-lined, lakefront streets and include rolling hills and Spanish moss along parts of the course.
Race details
Distances:
- Half marathon - single loop, USATF certified (#FL23043JK)
- 5K
Key facts: both races are chip timed with disposable chips attached to the back of the bib. Finisher medals are awarded to all finishers of the half marathon and the 5K; each race has a custom medal. Awards are given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers and to age-group winners; age-group categories are listed separately for each race. The half marathon is open to ages 12–99. There is no virtual option. Strollers and pets are not allowed in either race. Packet pickup is available Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and race-day pickup is offered. A portion of proceeds supports Mount Dora High School FFA and cheerleading, and the Run 4 a Cause Foundation. RaceJoy is available for live phone tracking, GPS progress alerts and audio cheers; participants must carry a phone and opt in to use RaceJoy. Entry fees shown on the event page include a Dora Double option, the half marathon and the 5K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.