The Ritz-Carlton Winter GLO 5k
Updated
Saturday, December 26, 2026, first start 7:30 AM, in Orlando (4012 Central Florida Parkway). Distances: 5K. Entry from $75.
Course and race notes
Join Us for the Ritz-Carlton Holiday GLO 5K!
Celebrate the season with a fun-filled family-friendly walk or run through the stunning landscape of our Grande Lakes resort. The course winds along the back nine of our championship golf course designed by Greg Norman, offering breathtaking views every step of the way.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 26
2026 · in 49 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$75
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 26 (in 49 days)
Opened Dec 28, 2025
Race day in Orlando
Weather
73° / 51°F
Typical high and low for December 26, with a 23% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Orlando Intl Airport, FL (6.3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:15 AM – 5:36 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 15 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
12 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.4 mi away.
Places to eat
- Zaxby's quick bite0.2 mi
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 25
Where to stay
4 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)45 within 3 mi155 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Courtyard Orlando South/John Young Parkway
About 6 min walk0.3 mi from the start
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Motel
Hotel 2 of 5: Value Place South Orlando
About 8 min walk0.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes
About 12 min walk0.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Marriott's Lakeshore Reserve
About 14 min walk0.7 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Rosen Shingle Creek
About 24 min walk1.2 mi from the start
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Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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