Sleigh the Day 5K / 10K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Silver Springs, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $45 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 Trail Run | 5K | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $35$45 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 10k Trail Run | 10K | Dec 5, 20268:10 AM | $55$65 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5k Trail Run: $35 until Sep 30, then $45 until Nov 21, then $50 until Dec 5.
- 10k Trail Run: $55 until Sep 30, then $65 until Nov 21, then $70 until Dec 5.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $55, entry is about 22 percent above a typical 10K in Florida, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Florida runs 1:05:09, about 10:29 a mile, based on 139 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:09:29 and men in 58:41.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:07 AM, and the 5k Trail Run starts at 8:00 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
5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 5 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 79°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
- 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 100 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 20, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Sleigh the Day 5K / 10K?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $55, entry is about 22 percent above a typical 10K in Florida, which costs $45 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, 10K.
- Where does it start?
- 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488.
From the organizers
Sleigh the Day 5K & 10K Trail Race
Saturday, December 5 | Silver Springs State Park | Ocala, Florida
Kick off the holiday season on the trails at Sleigh the Day, a Christmas-themed 5K and 10K trail race at one of Florida's most beautiful state parks. Swap the crowded shopping lines for shaded forest paths, crisp December air, and a start line full of Santa hats, ugly sweaters, and holiday cheer.