Lake Jovita 5K Reindeer Run
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Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Dade City (12900 Lake Jovita Blvd). Distances: 5K. Entry from $40.
Course and race notes
The run is held on the golf course at the Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club.
It's a great opportunity to run through the beautiful golf course with some of the most dramatic elevation changes in central Florida. It is a stroller friendly race. Walking entrants are also welcome.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 12
2026 · in 35 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$40
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Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Dec 11 (in 34 days)
Opened Aug 8, 2026
Race day in Dade City
Weather
73° / 53°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 22% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Saint Leo, FL (0.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:11 AM – 5:33 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 49 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
1 public lot or garage within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.6 mi away.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 11
Where to stay
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