calendar_today 27 Dec, 2026 – 31 Dec, 2026
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sell $30.00 – $350.00
PLACE: 2529 Cady Way, Winter Park, FL 32792
DESCRIPTION: Holiday Five, December 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2025
What: 5 Distances, 5 days. 50K, Marathon, Half marathon, 10K, and 5K each day.
Where: Cady Way Trail Head, 2529 Cady Way, Winter Park, FL 32792
Start Times: 50K, Marathon, and Half marathon—6:00 am; 5K and 10K—7:00 am.
Time limit: 9.5 hours (or so)
Parking: Cady Way Trailhead, near the Cady Way Pool. GPS coordinates:
N 28.59458, W -081.31670
WARNING: Before you continue, be warned that these are low-key, bare bones, casual events. Set your expectations low—very low—so that your disappointment will be minimal. But wait! We have easy logistics, great course, and an abundance of friendliness. Also, very convenient parking—pass your car every lap. If you’re still interested, here’s what to expect.
You WILL NOT get age group awards, a cleverly designed t-shirt or hat, great bling (actually, any bling), cute reusable race bag filled with goodies, spectators lining the course, crowds cheering you in, hearty food at the finish, exciting music, or a party afterward.
You WILL get low entry fees, courses that are guaranteed not short, a nice finisher’s medal, basic support (see below), a VERY generous time limit, and lots of friendly support from staff and runners. Also, convenient locations for supporters.
Start/Finish and Aid Station: The start and finish are in a small pavilion, where you may leave a drop bag. This is also the aid station, which you will pass twice each lap. (More about laps below.) We will provide water, Gatorade, sodas, and light sweet and salty snacks, including pickles and pickle juice.
Courses: The paved, urban run/bike trail is flat and partly shaded. This is an open course, and includes two street crossings. You are responsible for crossing safely. The 50K/marathon/half marathon course is a double out-and-back loop of approximately 2.2 miles; marathon 12 loops, half marathon 6 loops, 50K 14 loops plus 2 "baby" loops. The 5K/10K course is approximately 1.55 miles, 2 and 4 loops respectively. Turn arounds will be clearly marked. The trail is popular with local residents, so be prepared to share. For more information about the courses, see Detailed Course Description above.
Finish: When you are finished, ring the bell at the timing table and let the timer know you're finished. That's the only way to get an accurate time. Remember we are hand-timed. If you don't tell us, we won't know.
Cupless: Bring your own hydration device—water bottle, hydration belt/pack. There will be a table at the start/finish for your bottles. (We will have small cups for the soda.)
Light: If you start at 6:00, you will need a light for the first half hour.
Volunteers Needed: Each volunteer day earns a free race entry for yourself or someone else for either one long race (50K, marathon, or half marathon) or for two short races (5K or 10K). Contact Bettie at bettiemw@gmail.com.
BMW Running Company
Dec 27, 2026
Distance — 31 Miles
Type — Running
06:00
$75.00
Dec 27, 2026
Distance — 31 Miles
Type — Running
06:00
$350.00
Dec 27, 2026
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
06:00
$55.00
Dec 27, 2026
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
06:00
$250.00
Dec 27, 2026
Distance — 26.2 Miles
Type — Running
06:00
$65.00
Dec 27, 2026
Distance — 26.2 Miles
Type — Running
06:00
$300.00
Dec 27, 2026
Distance — 6.2 Miles
Type — Running
07:00
$40.00
Dec 27, 2026
Distance — 6.2 Miles
Type — Running
07:00
$175.00
Dec 27, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
07:00
$30.00
Dec 27, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
07:00
$125.00
Dec 28, 2026
Distance — 31 Miles
Type — Running
06:00
$75.00
Dec 28, 2026
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
06:00
$55.00
Dec 28, 2026
Distance — 26.2 Miles
Type — Running
06:00
$65.00
Dec 28, 2026
Distance — 6.2 Miles
Type — Running
07:00
$40.00
Dec 28, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
07:00
$30.00
Dec 29, 2026
Distance — 31 Miles
Type — Running
06:00
$75.00
Dec 29, 2026
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
06:00
$55.00
Dec 29, 2026
Distance — 26.2 Miles
Type — Running
06:00
$65.00
Dec 29, 2026
Distance — 6.2 Miles
Type — Running
07:00
$40.00
Dec 29, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
07:00
$30.00
Dec 30, 2026
Distance — 31 Miles
Type — Running
06:00
$75.00
Dec 30, 2026
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
06:00
$55.00
Dec 30, 2026
Distance — 26.2 Miles
Type — Running
06:00
$65.00
Dec 30, 2026
Distance — 6.2 Miles
Type — Running
07:00
$40.00
Dec 30, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
07:00
$30.00
Dec 31, 2026
Distance — 31 Miles
Type — Running
06:00
$75.00
Dec 31, 2026
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
06:00
$55.00
Dec 31, 2026
Distance — 26.2 Miles
Type — Running
06:00
$65.00
Dec 31, 2026
Distance — 6.2 Miles
Type — Running
07:00
$40.00
Dec 31, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
07:00
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Winter Park.
Learn more about the host city, Winter Park.
Winter Park is a city of 31,000 people (2019) in Florida near Orlando. Winter Park is often seen as a popular tourist destination for those visiting Orlando that want an escape from the typical tourist scene of the Orlando theme parks. There is a quaint, local feel to the suburb even though there are a lot of tourists, especially during the winter months and holidays.
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Official finishing times from previous editions of Holiday Five.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | JP Bejarano | — | |
| 🥈 | Cathie Johnson | — | |
| 🥉 | Debbie Muse | — | |
| 4 | Nicole De Antonio | — | |
| 5 | David Howe | — |
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