One of the top road races in the Southeast, the OUC Orlando Half winds through scenic Downtown Orlando and finishes at beautiful Lake Eola. Join over 4,000 runners for this Orlando tradition and enjoy live music along the course, local beer and a lakeside party. So much has changed since …
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One of the top road races in the Southeast, the OUC Orlando Half winds through scenic Downtown Orlando and finishes at beautiful Lake Eola. Join over 4,000 runners for this Orlando tradition and enjoy live music along the course, local beer and a lakeside party.
So much has changed since this race was planned and produced by the City of Orlando in 1977 and yet there are common threads that run through the event after 40 years. Back then, races were hand timed and results were produced on index ‘finish cards’ by an army of volunteers with neat handwriting! It could take hours to find one’s finish time and place. As technology evolved so did more accurate scoring. One of the biggest differences from 1977 to 2016 is that runners’ progress can be tracked mile-by-mile by their fans and followers worldwide using ultra-modern technology and a scoring system that produces results almost instantly!
Medals, like technology, have evolved. The bigger the bling, the bigger the smiles! The entertainment along the course motivated the runners and city residents came out in force holding signs, ringing cowbells and encouraging everyone!
Still in the City Beautiful, the OUC Orlando Half Marathon is still a great hometown race known for its mild climate and fast times that attract competitive runners from around Florida and the US. It’s beginner-friendly, relatively flat and just enough brick streets to be charming.
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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