Dream Finders Homes For the Love of Chocolate 5K 2027
- Date
- Sunday, February 14, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Clermont, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $40 on Jan 30, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Finders Home For the Love of Chocolate 5K | 5K | Feb 14, 20278:00 AM | $35$40 after Jan 30, 2027 | 300 |
| Orlando Health Kids Races | Kids | Feb 14, 20279:30 AM | $15 | 100 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Jan 30, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Dream Finders Home For the Love of Chocolate 5K: $35 until Jan 29, then $40 until Feb 13, then $40 until Feb 14.
- Orlando Health Kids Races: $15 until Feb 13.
Online registration closes Feb 14, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Florida ($34.50).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Clermont runs 40:45, about 13:07 a mile, based on 19 races with published results. Women typically finish in 43:23 and men in 36:49.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:06 AM, and the Dream Finders Home For the Love of Chocolate 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 110 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
16651 Schofield Rd, Clermont, FL 34714
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 (5 years)Aggregated from official results (Florida Running Company) for Dream Finders Homes For the Love of Chocolate 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Dream Finders Homes For the Love of Chocolate 5K?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 28:48 or better, the top quarter in 34:27, and half the field in 41:32; the last tenth came in after 58:07.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:49 | 20:56 |
| 20-29 | 24:51 | 21:32 |
| 30-39 | 24:47 | 25:07 |
| 40-49 | 26:48 | 23:21 |
| 50-59 | 28:08 | 25:17 |
| 60-69 | 31:47 | 27:02 |
| 70+ | 50:42 | 37:34 |
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 171 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Dream Finders Homes For the Love of Chocolate 5K 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 355 to 962 finishers, and the median time rose from 39:02 to 41:32.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 962 (+24%) | 41:32 | under 28:48 | 18:24 |
| 2025 | 776 (+22%) | 44:12 | under 28:54 | 18:16 |
| 2024 | 637 (+44%) | 43:44 | under 29:41 | 20:21 |
| 2023 | 443 (+25%) | 39:30 | under 27:01 | 17:12 |
| 2022 | 355 | 39:02 | under 27:07 | 16:54 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 34:27, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 15 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around February 14 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°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.
Race details
- Where
- 16651 Schofield Rd, Clermont, FL 34714Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 110 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 14, 2027), 2026 (Feb 14, 2026), 2025 (Feb 15, 2025), 2024 (Feb 11, 2024), 2023 (Feb 12, 2023), 2022 (Feb 13, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Dream Finders Homes For the Love of Chocolate 5K?
- Sunday, February 14, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Jan 30, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 14, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Florida ($34.50).
- 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 962 runners finished the Dream Finders Home For the Love of Chocolate 5K - SOLD OUT!; the median finish was 41:32 and the winner ran 18:24.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 34:27, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 15 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 16651 Schofield Rd, Clermont, FL 34714.
From the organizers
This will be the sweetest race you’ve ever run! Join us for a Valentine’s Day themed 5K featuring your favorite sweet treat - chocolate!
When: Saturday, February 14, 2027
Start/Finish: Southern Hill Farms
Race Day Schedule:
8:00am - 5K Start
9:15am - Kids Race Start
Kids Races Distances include: 4 and under - 50 yards, 5-6 years - 200 yards, 7 and up - 400 yards
For the Love of Chocolate 5K includes:
All 5K participants will receive a chip timed race, t-shirt, finishers medal and sweet treats at the finish line! Including a Strawberry Donut from Southern Hill Farms!
FREE Coffee and Ice Cream from Foxtail Coffee and Kelly's Ice Cream in Winter Garden/Clermont