Florida Holiday Distance Classic
Florida's Holiday Distance Classic offers a festive, family-friendly race in Seminole City Park.
Race Date
Dec 20, 2026
Location
Seminole, FL
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, December 20, 2026
- Location
- Seminole, Florida
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 829
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Florida Holiday Distance Classic returns to Seminole City Park, offering a festive December race experience. This event, first run in 2022 and now in its fourth edition, has grown into a cherished local tradition.
The course is a flat, paved loop designed for speed, making it an attractive option for those aiming for personal bests. The typical race-day weather in Seminole, FL, offers comfortable temperatures ranging from the high 50s to low 70s Fahrenheit, ideal for running.
While the field size averages around 207 finishers, the event fosters a strong sense of community. The post-race celebration at Seminole City Park provides a family-friendly atmosphere, making it a well-rounded holiday event for runners and their families.
Race-provided description
Santa is back in town! Whether you’re naughty or nice, you don’t want to miss this fun, festive, holiday favorite. We have some changes afoot in 2024! Due to uncertainty about venues and routes due to hurricanes Helene and Milton, we have moved both the half marathon and 10K to start and finish at Seminole City Park in Seminole. The park is a great venue and will provide a fantastic setting for the post-race celebration. We will not be offering alcoholic beverages this year due to park restrictions. We were already considering removing them anyway to make the Holiday Distance Classic a more family-friendly and focused event.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, December 20, 2026
Start Time
7:05 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
11877 74th Ave N, Seminole, FL, 33772
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
Quality Score
Solid Pick544 years running
~207 finishers a year
growing or steady
19% returning runners
3 timing sources
no finisher data yet
winner 1:21:07
typical high 71°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
57°
Afternoon (High)
71°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
77%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 829 finishers actually crossed the line across 4 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
829
Median time
2:08:07
Latest turnout
207
States
27
Turnout by year
2022–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Florida Holiday Distance Classic?
The Florida Holiday Distance Classic is held on Sunday, December 20, 2026, starting at 7:05 AM.
Where does the Florida Holiday Distance Classic take place?
It takes place in Seminole, Florida.
What distances does the Florida Holiday Distance Classic offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K.
Is the Florida Holiday Distance Classic course flat and good for a PR?
The Florida Holiday Distance Classic is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Florida Holiday Distance Classic?
HalfRuns has finish records for 829 runners who have completed the Florida Holiday Distance Classic.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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