Best Damn Race Orlando
Updated
Saturday, March 6, 2027, first start 7:05 AM, in Orlando (600 E Central Blvd). Distances: 5K, 10K, 15K, Half marathon. Entry from $40 to $80; the Half marathon goes from $70 to $125 after January 31.
Course and race notes
The 14th Annual Best Damn Race Orlando features a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and 5K 10K Challenge on Saturday, March 6, 2027.
Best Damn Race ® is a running series created for runners by runners. Our goal is to provide a big race experience at a local race price.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, March 6
2027 · in 119 days
Start time
7:05 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K10K15KHalf marathon
Price
$40 to $80
Plus the platform's processing fee
Half marathon goes up after Sun Jan 31 (in 85 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Mar 6 (in 119 days)
Opened May 6, 2026
Race day in Orlando
Weather
77° / 57°F
Typical high and low for March 6, with a 24% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Orlando Executive Airport, FL (2.2 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:46 AM – 6:28 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 19 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Administration Garage0.4 mi
- Library Garage0.4 mi
- Magnolia Place Garage0.4 mi
54 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Totoya Sushi Lounge restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Soco restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- The Stubborn Mule restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- RusTeak restaurantunder 0.1 mi
49 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.1 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Mar 5
Where to stay
11 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)25 within 3 mi38 within 5 mi
Motel
Hotel 1 of 5: Eo Inn
About 5 min walk0.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Downtown
About 7 min walk0.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Hilton Garden Inn
About 11 min walk0.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Home2 Suites
About 11 min walk0.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: The Courtyard at Lake Lucerne
About 11 min walk0.6 mi from the start
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.