In-line skates, bounce boots, skateboards, and dogs on leashes will NOT be allowed on the race course. If you are pushing a baby jogger/stroller in the race, you accept full responsibility and understand for safety reasons you are to start at the back of the starting coral.
All participants that complete the race will receive a custom event finishers medal!
1st Place for the 'Best Time' in the Men's and Women's Categories
14 & under, 5 year increments to 90+
1st , 2nd and 3rd Place
On line registration is available by clicking the link on our Recreation Page or Print a copy of the application and bring completed registration and fee to La Hacienda Regional Recreation Center, 1200 Avenida Central, The Villages
$25 per runner prior to October 11, 2026 $40 per runner after October 11, 2026 and day of race
At La Hacienda Regional Recreation Center, 1200 Avenida Central, The Villages on Friday, October 16th from 8:30am to 4:00pm. Transponder is attached to back of race number – DO NOT REMOVE Race number bib is only disposable post-race
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Yes, Individual runners NOT running with a registered Team, may sign up at both Packet Pick-Up and Day of Race. Fee will be $40 with no guarantee of a race shirt
Brownwood Paddock Square@ Brownwood Blvd. & West Torch Lake Drive, The Villages
8am – No late starts permitted. Day of Race registration is open at 7am (NO Team Registrations) o NO check-in is required on race day if you come to Packet Pickup on Friday, October 16th. You may pick up your packet/race number beginning at 7am on race day at registration table
No, split times – only mile markers will be on course. Water at Start/Finish and miles 1 and turn around point of route
Individual awards will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for both men and women in each age group as well as Overall 1st place best time for Men and Women. Age groups are as follows: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+. Community Team Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for Fastest Time. Fastest Time award will be determined by the top four (4) finishing times per team. Team members will be eligible for individual age group awards
A minimum of five (5) runners are necessary to be considered a team. First select a captain and a team name For registration online, the captain will follow instructions at Runsignup.com to set up team name in race. Team members can then register online by selecting exact team name from drop down list. For an In-person Team registration, please indicate team name on the registration form. All team members must complete individual registration forms and include the exact team name as indicated by captain
NO Teams will be registered on race day. All members of the registered team must be registered by 4PM, 10/16/25.