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Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Ocala, FL (49)

Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 8:00 AM EST

Location
Ocala, FL
4255 SE 58th Ave, 34472
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

A festive December run in Ocala, FL, featuring a paved course, multiple distances, finisher medals, and a fun costume contest.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive

Great for

  • Family Friendly

Embrace the holiday spirit at this Ocala, FL event, offering 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon distances. Held in December, it provides a festive atmosphere for runners on a paved, out-and-back course. Participants can enjoy the mild Florida weather while working towards their goals. All finishers receive a medal, and a best costume contest adds a cheerful touch to the experience. It's a welcoming run for those seeking a grounded, holiday-themed event.

What to expect

  • Run a flat, paved out-and-back course.
  • Earn a finisher medal for completing your chosen distance.
  • Join the fun with a best costume contest.

Standout details

  • Finisher Medals
  • Best Costume contest
  • Paved, out-and-back course
  • 5K, 10K, Half, and Full Marathon options

Perks & features

  • Medal

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Dec 5, 8:00 AM EST · From $33.80

    Opens Dec 29, 2021, 10:18 AM EST · Closes Dec 5, 2026, 3:00 AM EST

  • 10K

    Sat, Dec 5, 8:00 AM EST · From $49.70

    Opens Dec 29, 2021, 3:46 PM EST · Closes Dec 5, 2026, 3:00 AM EST

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Dec 5, 8:00 AM EST · From $70.90

    Opens Dec 29, 2021, 6:28 AM EST · Closes Dec 5, 2026, 3:00 AM EST

+ 1 more option
  • 26.2 Miles

    Sat, Dec 5, 8:00 AM EST · From $102.70

    Opens Jan 30, 2026, 6:35 AM EST · Closes Dec 5, 2026, 3:00 AM EST

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Flat road course, longer distance

The course

  • Road
  • Flat
  • Family-oriented
From the organizer

Race Information The race starts at 8:00 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration.

Additional Information This is a paved course. We will use Pavilion 1 for packet pickup. Pavilion 1 is the pavilion closest to the parking lot and farthest from the playground. Please plan to meet us there on race morning. Bathrooms are located by the playground.

5K & 10K Course (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5472606859 The course is an out-and-back. (3.11M) The 5K does the course one time. The 10K does the course two times.

Half Marathon & Marathon Course (1.64M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5472608341 The course is an out-and-back. (3.275M) The Half Marathon does the course four times. The Marathon does the course eight times.

Course Time Limit 6 hours.

Finisher Medals https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running https://usroadrunning.com

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