The 39th Annual Real Florida 5K/10K Cross Country Run at Wekiwa Springs State Park, Saturday, February 21st 2026
Register now for the 39th annual Real Florida 5K/10K cross country run through beautiful Wekiwa Springs State Park. The race takes place on Saturday, February 21st, 2026. This is the only race in the area that is run entirely off-road. Every finisher gets a medal and commemorative t-shirt and there are prizes for the overall 5K and 10 K races (male and female) as well as prizes for every age group winner (winner). All registrants will also be entered into a draw to win one of two $100 gift cards to Travel Country, To register online go to www.itsyourrace.com. To download a registration form that can be mailed in or dropped off at the ranger station, click this link Real Florida Paper Application
Runner will receive complimentary entry to the park n race morning!
Real Florida 5K 10K is capped at 350 runners. Reserve your spot today or risk being shut out. Sorry....park rules.
Real Florida 5K 10K race has also been desinated as an Orlando Runners Club Annual Challenge Series! That means loads of runners and fast times!
You may still register for the virtual 5K or 10K race (instructions below).
The 39th Annual Real Florida 5K and 10K Cross Country Run
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Packet Pick up and Registration begins at 7:00a m - Races begin at 8:30am
5K entry fee is $30 through Jan 31,2026. $40 Feb 1 to Feb 20,2026 at 6pm Race day entry fee is $45.
10K entry fee is $40 through Jan 31,2026. $50 Feb 1 to Feb 20, 2026 at 6pm, Race day entry fee is $55.
All registered runners and walkers receive a special tech shirt the day of the event.
All finishers receive a medal. Refreshments and an awards ceremony will follow.
In Addition, TWO lucky runners will win a $100 TRAVEL COUNTRY gift certificate!!
PACKET PICK UP IS RACE DAY ONLY. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID LONG LINES
If you registered for the virtual race, here are the instructions on how to complete your 5K or 10K Virtual Race:
What is a virtual race and how does it work?
Run your 5K or 10K race any time between Feb 1, 2026 and Sunday Feb 25, 2026. Run your distance anywhere you want.
"ItsYourRace" Mobile App
Use the free ItsYourRace mobile app to track, measure, and time your walk/run. The app will notify you when you have completed your distance and prompt you to add your time to the online results. It will even let you upload a selfie/photo from your phone which will be included with your online results.
If you don't want to use the ItsYourRace app you may measure/time your run with another app (e.g. MapMyRun, RunKeeper, or Strava) or your GPS or just time yourself with your watch. After your run go to the online results for 5K Virtual Race or 10K Virtual Race, find your name under your distance, click the "Update Time" button and type in your time.
