Dream Finders Homes 12Ks of Christmas, Christmas 5k & Kids Races

Don’t miss this fun, Christmas-themed 12K and 5K run that the whole family can enjoy! We will have holiday festive treats, appearances by jolly old St. Nick himself, photo opps and much more holiday fun! Stay tuned for race updates from the North Pole!

When: Saturday, December 21, 2024

Start/Finish: Hamlin Town Center, 14111 Shoreside Way, Winter Garden, FL 34787

Race Day Schedule:

6:15am - Race Day Packet Pickup Opens
7:30am - 12K & 5K Start
8:30am - 5K Awards
9:00am - 12K Awards
9:15am - Kids Race start

12Ks of Christmas & Christmas 5k features:

All 12K and 5K participants will receive a chip timed race, t-shirt and finishers medal
12K participants will receive a themed coffee mug
Kids Race participants will receive a race medal and bib. Distances vary between 50 yard to 200 yard dashes depending on the age and ability of your child.
LiveTrends will provide a FREE themed and handcrafted plant to all participants!
FREE Coffee from Foxtail Coffee in Winter Garden/Clermont
Appearances by jolly old St. Nick and much more holiday fun!
Photo ops and Christmas themed entertainment along the course.
Join in the fun post-race with festive treats, music, and more for the whole family!

Registration Fees

12K - SOLD OUT
$45 per registration (before 12/7/2024)
$50 per registration (between 12/7/2024 and 12/20/2024)
$60 late registration if not Sold Out (on or after 12/20/2024)
5K — SOLD OUT
$35 per registration (before 12/7/2024)
$40 regular registration (between 12/7/2024 and 12/20/2024)
$45 late registration if not Sold Out (on or after 12/20/2024)
Kids Races - SOLD OUT
$15 regular registration

Registration closes at 6pm on Friday, December 20, 2024. Race Day registration may be available but is not guaranteed.

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Run the Holidays with Us!

Packet Pick Up

Early Packet Pick-up will take place on Friday, December 20 from 11am - 5:30pm at a Dream Finder Homes located at 16339 Ingram Hills Alley, Winter Garden, FL 34787.
If you are not able to attend early packet pick up on Friday, Race Day Packet Pick Up will take place on Saturday, December 21 at the Hamlin Cinepolis Movie Theater beginning at 6:15am.

Parking

Free parking is available on the top level of the Cinepolis parking lot in Hamlin Town Center.

Results & Awards

12K and 5K awards include the following:
Top 3 Overall Male and Females [Both 5k & 12k]
Top Overall Master award - Male and Female [Both 5k & 12k]
12K age group - Top 3 Male and Female age group awards in the following categories: 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
5K age group - Top 3 Male and Female age group awards in the following categories: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Check your 2024 race results by clicking here!

Course

The 12K and 5K courses are both flat and fast and chip timed. Please remember to wear your bib on the front of your shirt.
Water stations are located approx every 1.5 miles along each race route and at the finish.