OUC Orlando Half Marathon & Lake Eola 5K
Orlando, FL
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
One of the top road races in the Southeast, the OUC Orlando Half Marathon winds through scenic Downtown Orlando and finishes at beautiful Lake Eola. Bring the whole family for the Track Shack Lake Eola 5k and join over 4,000 participants for this Orlando tradition. Enjoy live music along the … MORE
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Fun race right in the heart of the city
This was my daughter in law's first race so I ran it with her and paced her to finish within her goal time. Most fun I've ever had racing because … MORE
This was my daughter in law’s first race so I ran it with her and paced her to finish within her goal time. Most fun I’ve ever had racing because she beat her goal by a few seconds and I’m taking all the credit 😉 Track Shack is a local running store that also puts on a great series of races in the Orlando area and this one is one of their largest. The 5k and Half runners all start at the same time and although it’s a large field, the streets are very wide so there is no real issue with congestion once you pass the starting line. The mostly flat race winds round the heart of the city with plenty of support in the neighborhoods and a few well staffed water stops. After a nice loop, the course returns back to the starting area which is now the finish tunnel. Lots of great giveaways of food stuff, chocolate milk, snacks and ICE CREAM! Cool party area in lake Eola Park with free beer for runners. The only downer about this race is that there is about a mile of running on brick paved roads. I saw a few people go down hard, so it’s very important to pay attention to every step as there are a lot of trip hazards. I would consider running the half at some point if not for the bricks.
Flat course
I ran this alone when a good friend was ill. I found it hard to stay motivated. Water stops were good and fun. They had a competition for the best … MORE
I ran this alone when a good friend was ill. I found it hard to stay motivated. Water stops were good and fun. They had a competition for the best volunteer water stop. I PR’d.
Hometown Half
I grew up in Orlando, but have only been back periodically over the last 20 years or so. It was great fun to see how neighborhoods have changed (or stayed … MORE
I grew up in Orlando, but have only been back periodically over the last 20 years or so. It was great fun to see how neighborhoods have changed (or stayed the same) over the years. This was one of the best organized events I’ve ever participated in.
Nice local hometown race
Very nice flat course, the only downside was the brick streets 1.7 miles of them, tough on ankles. Good temperatures most of the time. Good running crowd. MORE
Very nice flat course, the only downside was the brick streets 1.7 miles of them, tough on ankles. Good temperatures most of the time. Good running crowd.
Feels like a nice small town event
Very nice course, except for the mile or so brick streets at the beginning. Relatively flat, pretty well organized, friendly crowd. Nice medals and swag. Great for locals, don't know … MORE
Very nice course, except for the mile or so brick streets at the beginning. Relatively flat, pretty well organized, friendly crowd. Nice medals and swag. Great for locals, don’t know if I would consider it as a destination run.
Downtown Orlando race
Nice course that starts and ends at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando. Runs mainly through residential streets. brick roads in some neighborhoods. Mainly flat. Well organized local race. MORE
Nice course that starts and ends at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando. Runs mainly through residential streets. brick roads in some neighborhoods. Mainly flat. Well organized local race.
Awesome hometown race
I’ve run this half 5 yrs in a row. It’s the only race I commit to every year. It’s well organized. Btwn the runners, volunteers and spectators, I see lots … MORE
I’ve run this half 5 yrs in a row. It’s the only race I commit to every year. It’s well organized. Btwn the runners, volunteers and spectators, I see lots of familiar faces on race day. There’s beer after and a fun atmosphere.
Great Race in the Sunshine State
Frequent water stations, fun themes. Race clock posted at every mile marker. Some 20% of course is brick roads, and last 3 miles were uphill, modest grade but still uphill. MORE
Frequent water stations, fun themes. Race clock posted at every mile marker. Some 20% of course is brick roads, and last 3 miles were uphill, modest grade but still uphill.
Beautiful city to run through
Being close to Christmas the pre race at Lake Eola was great to see with all the lights. Course is flat and easy to run. Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods are … MORE
Being close to Christmas the pre race at Lake Eola was great to see with all the lights. Course is flat and easy to run. Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods are a nice view. After party back at Lake Eola is also a great time