Whispering Oaks Cheers to New Year's 5K
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Event overview
The Whispering Oaks Cheers to New Year's 5k is scheduled for Saturday, January 3, 2026 in Oxford, FL (10934 S Hwy 475, Oxford, FL 34484). The event includes these distance options:
- 5k
- 1.5 Mile Walk
The 5k registration price is listed as $30 ($25 for ages 1-20) with a noted prior price of $60. The 5k is open to ages 1 to 99. The 1.5 Mile Walk registration price is listed as $30. Prices increase after November 21, 2025.
The event is professionally timed and scored by J3 Timing. Free race photos will be uploaded after the event. A virtual participation option is available; shipped race packets incur a $10 shipping and handling charge.
Course, logistics and awards
The course starts and finishes at Whispering Oaks Winery and includes trails through vineyard areas. It is described as a mostly cross country style route offered as a two-lap 5k; participants may stop after one lap if preferred. Packet pickup is the day of the event only and begins one hour before the event.
Age group awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in 10-year categories (1-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+). The event lists the Humane Society of Sumter County as the local charity partner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.