Florida Holiday Distance Classic
Updated
Sunday, December 20, 2026, first start 7:05 AM, in Seminole (11877 74th Ave N). Distances: 5K, 10K, Half marathon. Entry from $40 to $90; the Half marathon goes from $90 to $100 after November 15.
Course and race notes
Santa is back in town! Whether you’re naughty or nice, you don’t want to miss this fun, festive, holiday favorite.
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In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, December 20
2026 · in 43 days
Start time
7:05 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K10KHalf marathon
Price
$40 to $90
Plus the platform's processing fee
Half marathon goes up after Sun Nov 15 (in 8 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Dec 20 (in 43 days)
Opened Jan 1, 2026
Race day in Seminole
Weather
72° / 56°F
Typical high and low for December 20, with a 26% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, St Petersburg Intl Airport, FL (8.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:17 AM – 5:39 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday. The 7:05 AM start is 12 minutes before sunrise, so bring a light and something reflective.
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
11 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Boston Market quick bite0.5 mi
- Einstein Bros. Bagels quick bite0.5 mi
- Miller's Ale House restaurant0.5 mi
- Chipotle quick bite0.5 mi
9 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, Sat Dec 19
Where to stay
15 within 3 mi40 within 5 mi
Motel
Hotel 1 of 5: Siesta Motel
About 6 min drive1.9 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 2 of 5: Malibu Resort Motel
About 6 min drive1.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Isis
About 6 min drive1.9 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 4 of 5: Carousel Motel
About 6 min drive1.9 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 5 of 5: Far Horizons Motel
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
More places on the map
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Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.