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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skunk Ape Marathon | Marathon | Nov 14, 20267:00 AM | $115$125 after Oct 4, 2026 | 270 |
| Mermaid Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Nov 14, 20267:30 AM | $90$100 after Oct 4, 2026 | 395 |
| Fountain of Youth 5K | 5K | Nov 14, 20268:00 AM | $40$45 after Nov 8, 2026 | 350 |
| Virtual -- Mermaid Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Nov 14, 20268:00 AM | $55 | 5 |
| Virtual -- Skunk Ape MarathonVirtual | Marathon | Nov 14, 20268:00 AM | $75 | 5 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Marathon fee goes up to $125 on Oct 4, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $115, entry is about 21 percent above a typical marathon in Florida, which costs $95 right now.
A typical finisher at a marathon in Florida runs 4:35:30, about 10:30 a mile, based on 10 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:55:09 and men in 4:26:42.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:47 AM, and the Skunk Ape Marathon starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 60 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
37 Dirksen Drive, DeBary, FL 32713
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Runner's High Timing and Race Management LLC) for AdventHealth Presents the Central Florida Legends Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 Mermaid Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:48:51 or better, the top quarter in 2:03:25, and half the field in 2:24:13; the last tenth came in after 3:10:18.
At the 2025 Fountain of Youth 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:50 or better, the top quarter in 30:01, and half the field in 37:48; the last tenth came in after 1:01:06.
At the 2025 Skunk Ape Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 3:29:51 or better, the top quarter in 4:05:14, and half the field in 4:51:10; the last tenth came in after 5:59:33.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 2:02:56 | 1:40:33 |
| 30-39 | 1:55:57 | 1:32:11 |
| 40-49 | 1:49:47 | 1:40:45 |
| 50-59 | 1:55:18 | 1:38:58 |
| 60-69 | 2:12:02 | 1:57:40 |
| 70+ | 2:59:32 | 2:43:54 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 53 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 221 to 292 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:23:32 to 2:24:13.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 292 (+19%) | 2:24:13 | under 1:48:51 | 1:12:18 |
| 2024 | 245 (+6%) | 2:14:21 | under 1:43:15 | 1:21:43 |
| 2023 | 232 (+1%) | 2:21:30 | under 1:47:43 | 1:11:19 |
| 2022 | 230 (+4%) | 2:17:26 | under 1:44:08 | 1:16:27 |
| 2021 | 221 | 2:23:32 | under 1:50:15 | 1:18:47 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most Florida half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 2:03:25, against 1:58:19 in a typical Florida half marathon, so times here run 4 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around November 14 the day usually runs from 63°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of AdventHealth Presents the Central Florida Legends Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Early Packet Pick Up. Dates: Thursday November 12th - 3:30pm - 7:30pm. Friday November 13th - 12:00pm - 5:00pm. Central 28 Beer Company. Address: 290 Springview Commerce Dr, Ste 1,. DeBary, FL 32713. Race Day Packet Pickup. Gemini Springs…
Course
All events will be out and back from Gemini Springs Park in DeBary, FL. Full and Half Marathon routes will be on the Spring to Spring and Central Florida Regional multi-use trails and road along the shore of Lake Monroe. Half and Full…
Parking and travel
Gemini Springs 37 Dirksen Dr, DeBary, FL 32713. Free Parking is on site less than.1 miles from the start/finish line. In addition to regular (free) race parking: Trail-gater, Trail-gater Inner Circle entry and VIP Parking will be available…
Awards
Skunk Ape Full Marathon. Overall Male and Female winner. Overall Masters Male and Female winner. Top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups: 19 and under,,20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64…
Rules and FAQ
1. What is a skunk ape? The skunk ape, also known as the Florida bigfoot, swamp ape and swampsquatch is a humanoid creature said to inhabit the swamps of the Southeastern US states. Reports from Florida are most common. It is named for its…
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NEW DATE!
Celebrating its 8th year, the Central Florida Legends will take place on Saturday November 14th, 2026 on the scenic Spring-to-Spring and East Central Regional paved trails of West Volusia County. Races will begin and end at Gemini Springs Park in Debary, FL.
Debary is conveniently located midway between Orlando and Daytona Beach. Gemini Springs is easily accessible from I-4.
Events will be hosted by the West Volusia Runners in partnership with Runner's High Timing and Race Management.