The Florida Run @ Lake Louisa State Park 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Clermont, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $55 · goes up to $98 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and socks
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Nov 7, 20267:00 AM | $95$98 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Nov 7, 20267:15 AM | $68$70 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Nov 7, 20267:30 AM | $55$59 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $98 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $95 until Sep 30, then $98 until Oct 31, then $102 until Nov 7.
- 10K: $68 until Sep 30, then $70 until Oct 31, then $74 until Nov 7.
- 5k: $55 until Sep 30, then $59 until Oct 31, then $62 until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $95, entry is about 46 percent above a typical half marathon in Florida, which costs $65 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Florida runs 2:24:41, about 11:02 a mile, based on 8 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:33:15 and men in 2:13:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:42 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 7:00 AM. 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
7305 U.S. Highway 27, 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)Half Marathon
5k
10K
Aggregated from official results (Endurance Sports Timing) for The Florida Run @ Lake Louisa State Park. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at The Florida Run @ Lake Louisa State Park?
At the 2025 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:52:50 or better, the top quarter in 2:04:39, and half the field in 2:26:47; the last tenth came in after 3:14:36.
At the 2025 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 29:29 or better, the top quarter in 34:14, and half the field in 42:42; the last tenth came in after 55:29.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 51:52 or better, the top quarter in 59:35, and half the field in 1:08:41; the last tenth came in after 1:31:39.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 1:57:27 | 1:54:00 |
| 30-39 | 2:12:02 | 1:49:29 |
| 40-49 | 2:25:39 | 1:47:25 |
| 50-59 | 2:29:59 | 1:52:28 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 2:09:02 |
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 9 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
The Florida Run @ Lake Louisa State Park Half Marathon year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 158 to 159 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:17:32 to 2:26:47.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 159 (-3%) | 2:26:47 | under 1:52:50 | 1:29:23 |
| 2024 | 164 (-1%) | 2:36:20 | under 1:57:45 | 1:27:16 |
| 2023 | 165 (+11%) | 2:35:39 | under 2:02:47 | 1:28:21 |
| 2022 | 149 (-6%) | 2:28:04 | under 1:52:43 | 1:29:15 |
| 2021 | 158 | 2:17:32 | under 1:48:48 | 1:29:13 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most US trail half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 2:04:39, against 2:16:23 in a typical US trail half marathon, so times here run 9 percent faster.
- 5K: Slower than most Florida trail 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 34:14, against 31:30 in a typical Florida trail 5K, so times here run 9 percent slower.
- 10K: About average for Florida trail 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 59:35, against 59:35 in a typical Florida trail 10K, 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 November 7 the day usually runs from 65°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 70 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
- 7305 U.S. Highway 27, Clermont, FL 34711Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 90 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt or Socks
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 8, 2025), 2024 (Nov 9, 2024), 2023 (Nov 11, 2023), 2022 (Nov 12, 2022), 2021 (Nov 13, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is The Florida Run @ Lake Louisa State Park?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $55 before processing fees, and rises to $98 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $95, entry is about 46 percent above a typical half marathon in Florida, which costs $65 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt and socks, 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, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 159 runners finished the Half Marathon; the median finish was 2:26:47 and the winner ran 1:29:23.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 2:04:39, against 2:16:23 in a typical US trail half marathon, so times here run 9 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 7305 U.S. Highway 27, Clermont, FL 34711.
From the organizers
Lake Louisa State Park stands apart as one of Florida’s premier trail running destinations. With its rare elevation changes, diverse terrain, and quiet natural beauty, this course invites runners to experience something different—something more immersive.
The route blends flowing trails, gentle climbs, grass, packed dirt and the occasional stretch of classic Florida sugar sand—adding just the right amount of challenge to keep things interesting. It’s a course that rewards effort, encourages exploration, and leaves a lasting impression long after the finish line.
RACE SCHEDULE
Thursday Packet Pick-Up: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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Friday Packet Pick-Up: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
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Saturday Packet Pick-Up: 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
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