Wekiva Parkway 5K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 3, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Apopka, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $10 · goes up to $25 on Jan 10, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Apr 3, 20278:00 AM | $20$25 after Jan 10, 2027 | – |
| 1 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Apr 3, 20279:30 AM | $10$15 after Apr 2, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Run/Walk: $20 until Jan 9, then $25 until Apr 1, then $30 until Apr 3.
- 1 Mile Fun Run: $10 until Apr 1, then $15 until Apr 3.
Online registration closes Apr 3, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 42 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Florida runs 37:38, about 12:07 a mile, based on 1,089 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:57 and men in 33:05.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:15 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 120 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Plymouth Sorrento Road and Haas-Ondich Road, Apopka, FL 32712
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 April 3 the day usually runs from 63°F at dawn to 82°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 55°F and hot years reach 89°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
- Plymouth Sorrento Road and Haas-Ondich Road, Apopka, FL 32712Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 120 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 3, 2027), 2018 (Mar 31, 2018)
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Quick answers
- When is Wekiva Parkway 5K?
- Saturday, April 3, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees, and rises to $25 on Jan 10, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 3, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $20, entry is about 42 percent below 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.
- 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, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- Plymouth Sorrento Road and Haas-Ondich Road, Apopka, FL 32712.
From the organizers
IF YOU REGISTER TODAY OR TOMORROW YOUR PACKET WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY!
Packet Pickup will be available on Race Day!
Parking Directions for Mar. 31 Wekiva Parkway 5k From northbound SR 429: Exit at Kelly Park Road and turn right. Turn left at Plymouth Sorrento Road. Turn right at Haas Road. At Mount Plymouth Road/CR 435, turn left. Follow signs to the Wekiva Parkway entrance ramp. Parking is on the new roadway.
From SR 46: Turn south onto Mount Plymouth Road/CR 435. Follow signs to the Wekiva Parkway entrance ramp. Parking is on the new roadway.