Husky Hearts 5K
Updated
Saturday, February 20, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Lake Helen (565 S. Lakeview Dr). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $10 to $39; the 5K goes from $30 to $35 after January 30.
Course and race notes
Location. Ivy Hawn Charter School.
565 S. Lakeview Rd. Lake Helen, FL US 32744. Description. We are proud to announce the 10th Annual Ivy Hawn 5K It will take place on February 20, 2027 at 8am. Color Run (9:30 am). This family-friendly COLOR RUN/WALK is perfect for all ages-KIDS, TEENS, and ADULTS.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, February 20
2027 · in 105 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$10 to $39
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sat Jan 30 (in 84 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Feb 20 (in 105 days)
Opened Oct 15, 2026
Race day in Lake Helen
Weather
73° / 48°F
Typical high and low for February 20, with a 26% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Deland 1 Sse, FL (4.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:00 AM – 6:17 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
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
24 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Lost in Time Cafe restaurant0.1 mi
- Roma Pizza Lake Helen restaurant0.3 mi
Nearest public restroom: 0.3 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 Feb 19
Where to stay
3 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)4 within 3 mi14 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Cassadaga Hotel
About 16 min walk0.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Cabin On the Lake
About 18 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Orange City RV Resort
About 8 min drive2.7 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Deland South
About 12 min drive4.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Days Inn by Wyndham Orange City/Deland
About 12 min drive4.1 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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