AdventHealth Howey-in-the-Hills 5K, 10K & Half Marathon presented by LiveTrends Design Group

02/11/2026 

THIS RACE IS FULL AND NO LONGER TAKING REGISTRATIONS. THERE WILL NOT BE RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS SO PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP ASKING TO REGISTER.

WE DO NOT HAVE A WAIT LIST FOR THE HALF MARATHON. WE WILL ACCEPT REGISTRATIONS ON A CASE BY CASE AS LONG AS YOU DON'T CARE ABOUT SWAG. THERE ARE NO DISCOUNTS. EMAIL US AT FLODASHEVENTS@GMAIL.COM

🏃‍♀️ Howey-in-the-Hills Half Marathon • 10K • 5K
📅 Saturday, February 21, 2026
📍 Howey-in-the-Hills, FL (just 5 miles from the Florida Turnpike!)

🏃‍♀️ A Race for Every Runner
Looking for a race that’s close to home but feels like a getaway? The charming town of Howey-in-the-Hills is just 35 minutes from Orlando and 20 from Winter Garden — the perfect Central Florida escape. Enjoy the ease of plenty of nearby parking and no big-city hassles, so you can simply arrive and run.

With 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon options, you’ll experience scenic lake views, historic landmarks, and small-town charm. Join us for a beautiful morning run, unique swag, and a lakeside finish-line celebration at JB Boondocks! 🌅 Known as the “Howey to Hopkinton”, this course is both gorgeous and a great Boston training run.

🌄 The Course Experience
Start along Little Lake Harris as the sun rises, pass the Howey Mansion, and run through the quiet countryside. Half marathoners continue through Mission Resort & Club and Las Colinas, taking on rolling hills that make this route as scenic as it is strong.

 
📌 Race Essentials

Start Times

• Half Marathon – 7:00 AM
• 10K – 7:15 AM
• 5K – 7:45 AM

Packet Pickup

• Thursday Feb 19th 2:00-6:00PM @ Dash Sports (741 W Montrose St, Clermont).
• Friday, Feb 20th: 2:00 – 6:00 PM @ Dash Sports (741 W Montrose St, Clermont).
  🎁 Everyone who picks up Thursday and Friday is entered into a Shokz raffle. One per day
• Race Morning: 6:00AM – 7:30 AM at the race venue (Half Marathon pickup closes at 6:45 AM).
• ⛔ No on-site paper registration. Online registration closes at 6:30 AM for the Half, 6:45 AM for the 5K & 10K.

PARKING AND SPECTATORS

• Lake County Resource Center (510 S Palm Avenue, Howey-in-the-Hills).
• Best route: from State Road 19 → right on Lakeview. Other nearby roads will be barricaded.
• Please arrive 45 minutes before your race.  Resort guests may take a free shuttle.
• SPECTATORS: park here as well and you can watch runners go by a few times and depending  on your fitness level walk to other parts of the 13.1 The finish line is across the street from the parking lot at JB Boondocks

 
🎽 What You’ll Receive

Every participant will take home:

• A chip-timed bib
• A custom race shirt
• A finisher’s medal (part of the 2026 FloDash Series collection!)
• Post-race snack provided by the race
• A complimentary beverage at JB Boondocks with your bib ticket
• ✨ Half Marathon participants will also receive an exclusive Finisher's bonus blanket. 

 
🏅 Awards & Recognition

• Awards Ceremony starts at 8:45 AM: 5K first, followed by 10K, then Half.
• Age Groups
  5K : every 5 years (9 & under → 75+)
  10K: every 10 years (9 & under → 70+)
  Half Marathon: every 5 years (19 & under → 75+)
• Prizes
  Top 3 Male & Female Overall
  Top Masters (Male & Female)
  Top 3 Male & Female in each age group

🏆 Awards by LiveTrends Design Group are not just trophies—they’re living art pieces that celebrate your accomplishment in a beautiful, lasting way.

 
🚦 Rules & Course Notes

• Road course, minimum 18 min/mile pace required (roads reopen accordingly).
• All participants must be registered. Bandits or pacing without a bib is prohibited.
• Strollers allowed (please line up at the back).
• No dogs permitted on course or near start/finish (service animals allowed with prior approval).

 
🎉 Extras & Perks

• Referral Rewards: Get 5 friends to register with your unique link → earn a $20 refund!
• Family/Team Discount: Teams of 4+ get $5 off each entry. Once the 4th person registers, the first 3 automatically receive a refund.
• Virtual Option: Packets mailed within 2 weeks (U.S. only). Share your run pics with us @flodashevents #flodashrunner #virtualrace.
• Train with Runna: Take your training up a notch with our official partner training app.

 
🏨 Stay for a Race-Cation
Our partners at Mission Resort & Club are offering a special low night rate for FloDash runners with free shuttles to and from the race. Reserve your room today by going to this link below:

FLODASH RUNNERS SPECIAL RESORT RATE
Once you click on your check in and check out dates DO NOT CLICK BOOK NOW, instead click on the bottom right tab that says APPLY so your special Flodash rate is applied. 

 
🙌 About FloDash Events
FloDash Events is Central Florida’s hub for endurance racing, founded by Kimberly Grogan, Amalie Skorman, and Brian Boylan. With over 50 years of combined experience and guided by an RRCA Certified Race Director, our team is dedicated to bringing you high-quality, safe, and memorable races at unique venues throughout the region.

👉 Visit FloDash.com to explore more upcoming events.

FloDash Events is Central Florida's hub for top-quality endurance races, offering a variety of distances from 5k to half marathon. What sets us apart is our commitment to variety and adventure – all our events are held at different locations with unique courses. Founded by Kimberly Grogan, Amalie Skorman, and Brian Boylan, each with over 50 years of combined racing and event expertise. Our races are guided by an RRCA Certified Race Director, ensuring excellence and safety. Join us for unforgettable experiences in Central Florida.

1. What is included in the registration fee? Chip timed bib, Tshirts for all distances plus the 13.1 gets a second finisher's swag. Finisher's medal, post race snack & beverage of choice from JB Boondocks (draft beer or fountain drink). 

2. Is the event chip timed? Yes!! All live participants will receive a bib with a timing chip, virtual participants will be emailed a digital bib. Result will be posted on Run Signup!

3. Will there be age group awards? The amazing awards provided by Live Trends Design Group  will start at 8:15 AM with the 5K  followed by the 10K awards at 8:45 AM & 13.1 awards will start at 9:45AM 

Awards will be given for each race to the top 3 Male and Female overall, First Male and Female Masters, and top 3 Male and Female in 10 year age groups starting with 19 and under, up to 70 and over for the 5k and 10k and every 5 years age group for the13.1.  We want to encourage all our top finishers to stay for awards and cheer each other on. Awards will not be held post race. Please stay and celebrate with us at JB Boondocks. 

4. Will there be water on the course? Yes. As usual we will have hydration on course for all distances. 5k two stops, 10k 4 stops, 13.1 8 stops. Details on stops can be viewed on the course map

5. Are there deferrals, transfers or refunds allowed? Manage from your login profile. 

Refund Policy

All changes and management of your race entry can be handled through your login profile.

Bib Transfers
Illegally transferring your bib to another person is strictly prohibited. Violators will be banned from future races, and the unauthorized participant will be removed from the event.

Credit and Transfer Options

100% Race Credit: Available up to 40 days before the event date. Use this credit for another FloDash race.
50% Race Credit: Available up to 20 days before the event date. Use this credit for another FloDash race.
Switch to Virtual: Allowed up to 7 days before the event date.
Entry Transfer: Permitted up to 5 days before the event date. To transfer your entry to another participant for the same event, the new registrant must accept and pay the current registration fee. Once completed, you will receive a refund for your original race fee minus a $3 transfer fee.
Post-Race Policy
No post-race modifications, virtual switches, transfers, or refunds will be permitted.

Cancellations
If the event is canceled, we will make every effort to reschedule or offer a full virtual option.

Final Note
No exceptions and no refunds will be provided outside of the outlined policies.

PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP AT PACKET PICKUP ASKING FOR ANY TRANSFERS. 
FloDash Events, LLC

6. Are there dogs and or strollers allowed? If you are running with a stroller please line up at the end of the pack. For safety reasons dogs are not allowed on the course or near the start and finish area. To run with your service dog please contact us. 

7. Do we accept donations? Yes!! All donations made will go to a local non profit. Please click on the donate button to find out more information.

8. Is there race day registration? Yes, but registering during the last week will not guarantee you a spot. Many races do sell out. Registration will remain open race morning if there are any spots remaining. You may register on your phone, we will not have paper registration . We do not accept cash

9. What is there to do after the race? JB Boondocks our finish line sponsor will be serving some menu items and offering all finishers a free tap beer or soft drink. Beautiful Mission Resort & Clubresort also has a great restaurant where you can make reservations for brunch!!
Need a place to stay? Please visit our partners at Mission Inn Resorts for a special race rate of $99 a night plus resort fees. If runners book a room using this  link, it will also include the following:
12pm late checkout
Transportation to/from race

10. Can I pick up a packet for a friend?  Yes, please bring each QR for each packet you are picking up. QR codes are sent in your registration confirmation email as well as race week information email. If you are picking up multiple packets, please have screen shot of each QR code to expedite and process and ensure accuracy.

11. Anything else I need to know about the race?  YES. We send a detailed email a couple of days before the race with instructions. PLEASE READ ALL THE EMAILS SENT TO YOU before coming to packet pickup and the race. HAVE FUN!! 

Pacing & Bandit Policy for Our Events  

To keep our races safe and fair, we have rules for pacing and unregistered participants. Here’s what you need to know:

• No Unregistered Pacers: If you’re a registered runner being paced by someone who hasn’t paid to participate, you will be disqualified, and the unregistered pacer will be asked to leave the course. They may also receive an invoice for their participation.
• Guides for Athletes with Disabilities: We’re committed to making our races accessible. If you’re pacing or guiding an athlete with a disability, please reach out to us in advance. We’ll work with you to approve guides on a case-by-case basis.
  
  
• Everyone on Course Needs a Bib & Waiver: For safety and accountability, all participants (whether pacing or racing) must have an assigned bib and signed waiver—NO EXCEPTIONS! If you’d like to pace a friend, spouse, or child, you must register and pay to join them. If a non-paid runner has a medical emergency, we have no way of identifying them or notifying emergency contacts, which creates serious liability risks. JUST DON'T DO IT!
  
  
• Race Bandits Policy: Anyone running part or all of the course without a registration and bib is considered a "race bandit." We know some people think, “I don’t need a shirt or medal, so why pay?” The registration fee covers much more than these items—it funds the entire race experience, from course marking and volunteer coordination to hiring medics, announcers, and police. If you are caught, you will be banned from future FloDash Events races and social meetups.
  
  
• No Unauthorized Pacers on Vehicles: Any pacers using scooters, bikes, or motorbikes must receive clearance from us before race day. This is for the safety of all participants and to ensure we know who is on the course at all times. Unauthorized vehicles will be asked to leave the course.  

Thank you for respecting these rules and helping us maintain a safe, fun, and fair race for all participants!   

PACKET PICKUP:

• Friday 14th 2:00 - 6:00 PM at Dash Sports 741 W Montrose St Clermont, FL 34711.  If you are unable to pick up your packet at early packet pick up, you may have a friend or family member pick up for you. All participants receive a QR code via email with their registration confirmation. If picking up other packets YOU MUST HAVE THOSE QR CODES. This avoids handing out the wrong packets due to similar or misspelled names. 
• Saturday 15th 5:45 AM - 7:30 AM  at the race venue (Half marathoners must pick up by 6:45am)

VIRTUAL PACKETS: 
Virtual participants will have a digital bib emailed to them. Packets will be automatically mailed within two weeks after the live date. Virtual results can be uploaded to Run Signup after completing the distance, but not required. Virtual runners/walkers may not show up to run the event live on February15th . 

Refund Policy

All changes and management of your race entry can be handled through your login profile.

Bib Transfers
Illegally transferring your bib to another person is strictly prohibited. Violators will be banned from future races, and the unauthorized participant will be removed from the event.

Credit and Transfer Options

100% Race Credit: Available up to 40 days before the event date. Use this credit for another FloDash race.
50% Race Credit: Available up to 20 days before the event date. Use this credit for another FloDash race.
Switch to Virtual: Allowed up to 7 days before the event date.
Entry Transfer: Permitted up to 5 days before the event date. To transfer your entry to another participant for the same event, the new registrant must accept and pay the current registration fee. Once completed, you will receive a refund for your original race fee minus a $3 transfer fee.
Post-Race Policy
No post-race modifications, virtual switches, transfers, or refunds will be permitted.

Cancellations
If the event is canceled, we will make every effort to reschedule or offer a full virtual option.

Final Note
No exceptions and no refunds will be provided outside of the outlined policies.

PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP AT PACKET PICKUP ASKING FOR ANY TRANSFERS. 

FloDash Events, LLC

We welcome the West Volusia Pacers as our official pacing team for the Howey Half Marathon!! Let these pacers help you reach your next 13.1 goal. 

There will be 6 pacers on course with the following pacing goals:

1:45 2:00 2:15 2:30 2:45 3:00

Let Flodash Events take you on a tour of the most beautiful areas in Howey-in-the-Hills.  Come experience the beautiful country side hills on Buckhill road, the serene beauty of Litte Lake Harris and the perfect balance of rich history and classic elegance at the Mission Inn Resort and Community.  

Map link

 Run along beautiful Little Lake Harris as you loop in and out of the Howey Mansion to return to the party finish line at JB Boondocks.

Map link

 Please note the first 3 miles have been reversed from prior years. The route goes up Palm Ave and down Buckhill Rd this year!!

The 10k course will take participants to hit the hard hills first, then loop in and out of the Howey Mansion to return straight into the party finish line at JB Boondocks!

Map link

Flodash Events is part of the RRCA’s long-standing community of runners and our events are directed by an RRCA Certified Race Director.