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Nightmare on the Clermont Trails 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time
- 6:30 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Clermont, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $49 · goes up to $55 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 31, 20266:30 PM | $49$55 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5K - (Remote participation)Virtual | 5K | Oct 31, 20266:30 PM | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 5K fee goes up to $55 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $49 until Sep 30, then $55 until Oct 30, then $59 until Oct 31.
Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $49, entry is about 42 percent above a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
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 7:37 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 6:30 PM. The start sits about 90 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
938 Victory Way, Clermont, FL 34711
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)732
finishers
42:17
median (13:37 /mi)
18:07
winning time
56% / 44%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Sommer Sports) for Nightmare on the Clermont Trails 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Nightmare on the Clermont Trails 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 28:38 or better, the top quarter in 33:50, and half the field in 42:17; the last tenth came in after 1:02:43.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 27:40 | 21:54 |
| 20-29 | 24:55 | 22:25 |
| 30-39 | 25:01 | 22:30 |
| 40-49 | 28:12 | 21:37 |
| 50-59 | 29:58 | 26:11 |
| 60-69 | 29:40 | 31:53 |
| 70+ | 59:05 | 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 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 90 percent since 2021.
385
2021
655
2022
828
2023
742
2024
732
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Nightmare on the Clermont Trails 5K 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 385 to 732 finishers, and the median time rose from 40:59 to 42:17.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 732 (-1%) | 42:17 | under 28:38 | 18:07 |
| 2024 | 742 (-10%) | 40:45 | under 27:04 | 17:13 |
| 2023 | 828 (+26%) | 40:21 | under 26:54 | 16:38 |
| 2022 | 655 (+70%) | 43:03 | under 27:34 | 18:30 |
| 2021 | 385 | 40:59 | under 26:38 | 19:39 |
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 2025 5K field finished under 33:50, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 13 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 October 31 the day usually runs from 66°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Nightmare on the Clermont Trails 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Rules and FAQ
Refund Policy
1. Entry fees are non-refundable and cannot be deferred unless you are a member of Sommer Sports Maniacs. 2. Race management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to inclement weather, emergency, natural disaster or…
Race details
- Where
- 938 Victory Way, Clermont, FL 34711Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 90 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023), 2022 (Oct 29, 2022), 2021 (Oct 30, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Nightmare on the Clermont Trails 5K?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 6:30 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $49 before processing fees, and rises to $55 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $49, entry is about 42 percent above a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 732 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 42:17 and the winner ran 18:07.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 33:50, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 13 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 938 Victory Way, Clermont, FL 34711.
From the organizers
Prepare yourself for a spine-chilling evening of fun and fright at the Nightmare on the Clermont Trails 5K! As the sun sets and darkness falls, the trails come alive with ghastly ghouls, eerie sounds, and spooky surprises.
👻 Interactive Spook Zones: Dare to venture through our haunted spook zones, where you'll encounter live actors, creepy props, and unexpected scares that will keep your adrenaline pumping.
👺 Costume Contest: Show off your best spooky attire! Prizes will be awarded for the scariest, funniest, most creative costume, and best group/team.
🎶 Spooky Tunes: Enjoy a live DJ spinning Halloween hits and spooky soundtracks to keep the energy high and your spirits up.