OUC Orlando Half Marathon: dates, fees, expo and parking

The 50th OUC Orlando Half Marathon starts at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Lake Eola; the Lake Eola 5K is Sunday, Dec. 6. Fees, expo, parking.

Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. Race details, fees and schedule come from the organizer, Track Shack’s race weekend page, and the City of Orlando’s event listing. This page is updated for each year’s race at the same address.

The 50th OUC Orlando Half Marathon starts at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, at Lake Eola Park. The Suncoast Credit Union Lake Eola 5K follows at 7:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. Track Shack expects more than 5,000 runners over the weekend, which runs Dec. 3-6 with a free expo.

Know before you go

Half marathon: Saturday, Dec. 5, 7:15 a.m., start and finish on East Central Boulevard (512 E. Washington St.)

5K: Sunday, Dec. 6, 7:15 a.m., Lake Eola Park (195 N. Rosalind Ave.)

Expo and bib pickup: The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., Thursday, Dec. 3, and Friday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., free

Fees now: half $140, 5K $55 through Oct. 11; prices rise Oct. 12

Register: Track Shack

The 50th running

Track Shack is marking 50 years of the race in 2026. Olympian and Boston Marathon champion Des Linden will start the race and then run from the back of the field; for every runner she passes, $5 goes to the Track Shack Youth Foundation, the organizer says. The race carries a $23,000 prize purse, plus a Fastest Floridians award for the state’s top runners.

The half marathon and 5K routes wind through downtown streets and finish at Lake Eola Park, the city’s listing says.

Entry fees

As listed by Track Shack. Oct. 11 is also the deadline to get your name printed on a half marathon bib.

Race	Through Oct. 11	Oct. 12 to Nov. 22	From Nov. 23
OUC Orlando Half Marathon	$140	$160	$170
Suncoast Credit Union Lake Eola 5K	$55	$60	$65
DTO 16.2 Challenge (both races)	$215	$240	$255

Groups of three or more who register together online get 15% off through Dec. 4, Track Shack says; that cannot be combined with other discounts. Half marathon runners get a long-sleeve shirt and medal, 5K runners a shirt and medal, and the 16.2 Challenge adds a trucker hat.

Race weekend schedule

Thursday, Dec. 3: expo and bib pickup, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave. Opening party 4 to 8 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 4: expo and bib pickup, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 5: half marathon start 7:15 a.m.; awards 9:30 a.m. 5K runners can also collect bibs and shirts at Track Shack, 1104 N. Mills Ave., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 6: 5K start 7:15 a.m.; awards 8:30 a.m.

Bring a check-in pass or photo ID for pickup; you may collect for someone else with a copy of their pass or ID, Track Shack says. The expo is free and open to the public, and it collects canned food for WESH 2 Share Your Christmas.

On the course

Nine water stops, about every 1.5 miles, with Gatorade, and portable restrooms at each.
A food stop near mile 8.5, and medical tents near miles 5 and 10.
Pace groups from 1:40 to 3:00; sign up at the Track Shack tent on race morning.
Time limit: 3.5 hours, at no slower than 15 minutes a mile from when the last runner crosses the start. A runner transport vehicle brings back anyone who cannot finish.
Ages: only runners and walkers 14 and older wearing the timing tag appear in the results.
Live tracking at the 5K, 10K and 15K splits through RTRT.me.

Road closures and parking

The City of Orlando had not posted a 2026 road closure notice for the race when we checked. When it does, it will appear on the city’s road closures page, and we will add it here.

Parking: Track Shack says side-street parking is limited and points runners to the garages at Rosalind Avenue and Robinson Street (rates may apply), with reservations through ParkMobile.
Bikes: Track Shack lists bike parking on North Eola Drive near East Washington Street, on North Eola Drive near East Central Boulevard, and a third spot on East Central Boulevard.

Frequently asked questions

When is the OUC Orlando Half Marathon 2026? Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, with the start at 7:15 a.m. on East Central Boulevard at Lake Eola Park. The Lake Eola 5K is Sunday, Dec. 6, at 7:15 a.m., Track Shack says.

How much does the OUC Orlando Half Marathon cost? Track Shack lists $140 through Oct. 11, $160 from Oct. 12 to Nov. 22 and $170 from Nov. 23 to Dec. 5. The 5K costs $55 to $65 and the DTO 16.2 Challenge $215 to $255.

Where is packet pickup for the Orlando Half Marathon? At the expo at The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., Thursday, Dec. 3, and Friday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The expo is free and open to the public.

What is the time limit for the OUC Orlando Half Marathon? 3.5 hours, with a maximum pace of 15 minutes per mile from the moment the last runner crosses the start, Track Shack says.

Where do I park for the Orlando Half Marathon? Track Shack says side-street parking is limited and points to the garages at Rosalind Avenue and Robinson Street. Bike parking is on North Eola Drive and East Central Boulevard.