Best Damn Race Orlando 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 6, 2027
- Start time
- 7:05 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $70 on Feb 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
Likely to sell out. 1,152 finished the 10K in 2026, and this year's cap is 1,000.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Mar 6, 20277:05 AM | $45$70 after Feb 1, 2027 | 1,000 |
| 5K + 10K Challenge | 15K | Mar 6, 20277:05 AM | $80$125 after Feb 1, 2027 | 400 |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Mar 6, 20277:35 AM | $70$125 after Feb 1, 2027 | 1,000 |
| 5K | 5K | Mar 6, 20279:05 AM | $40$60 after Feb 1, 2027 | 1,000 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $70 on Feb 1, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $45 until Jan 31, then $70 until Mar 6.
- 5K + 10K Challenge: $80 until Jan 31, then $125 until Mar 6.
- Half Marathon: $70 until Jan 31, then $125 until Mar 6.
- 5K: $40 until Jan 31, then $60 until Mar 6.
Online registration closes Mar 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $70, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Florida ($65).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Orlando runs 2:17:56, about 10:31 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:22:51 and men in 2:06:02.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:46 AM, and the 10K starts at 7:05 AM. The start sits about 100 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
600 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (6 years)10K
5K
Half Marathon
Aggregated from official results (Endurance Sports Timing) for Best Damn Race Orlando. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Best Damn Race Orlando?
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 51:53 or better, the top quarter in 59:12, and half the field in 1:09:21; the last tenth came in after 1:35:11.
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 27:07 or better, the top quarter in 31:48, and half the field in 39:06; the last tenth came in after 55:27.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:47:56 or better, the top quarter in 1:58:57, and half the field in 2:18:39; the last tenth came in after 2:58:13.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 55:37 | 51:22 |
| 20-29 | 48:16 | 38:47 |
| 30-39 | 43:50 | 35:24 |
| 40-49 | 45:50 | 41:35 |
| 50-59 | 49:37 | 43:04 |
| 60-69 | 51:59 | 49:40 |
| 70+ | 1:20:51 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 64 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Best Damn Race Orlando 10K year by year
From 2021 to 2026, the field went from 760 to 1,152 finishers, and the median time dropped from 1:10:02 to 1:09:21.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,152 (+10%) | 1:09:21 | under 51:53 | 34:00 |
| 2025 | 1,046 (+2%) | 1:05:27 | under 50:39 | 33:42 |
| 2024 | 1,028 (-12%) | 1:08:53 | under 51:40 | 34:08 |
| 2023 | 1,172 (+14%) | 1:11:23 | under 53:39 | 34:24 |
| 2022 | 1,029 (+35%) | 1:07:11 | under 50:37 | 34:12 |
| 2021 | 760 | 1:10:02 | under 51:53 | 33:50 |
From each year's official results for the 10K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Florida 10Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 59:12, against 55:44 in a typical Florida 10K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
- 5K: Slower than most Florida 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:48, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: About average for Florida half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:58:57, against 1:58:19 in a typical Florida half marathon, so times here are about average.
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.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 6 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 22% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°F and hot years reach 87°F.
Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 600 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 100 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 6, 2027), 2026 (Mar 7, 2026), 2025 (Mar 1, 2025), 2024 (Mar 2, 2024), 2023 (Mar 4, 2023), 2022 (Mar 5, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Best Damn Race Orlando?
- Saturday, March 6, 2027, starting at 7:05 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $70 on Feb 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $70, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Florida ($65).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 1,152 runners finished the 10K; the median finish was 1:09:21 and the winner ran 34:00.
- Does it sell out?
- It can. 1,152 runners finished the 10K in 2026, close to this year's cap of 1,000, so register early.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 59:12, against 55:44 in a typical Florida 10K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 600 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801.
From the organizers
The 14th Annual Best Damn Race Orlando features a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and 5K + 10K Challenge on Saturday, March 6, 2027. Best Damn Race ® is a running series created for runners by runners. Our goal is to provide a big race experience at a local race price. It doesn’t matter if you are an elite runner, first-timer, walker, or using a baby jogger, we want you to have the best DAMN race experience.
10K @ 7:05 AM
Half Marathon @ 7:35 AM
5K @ 9:05 AM