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Message FRIDAYDECEMBER 19PACKET PICKUP & EXPOSUNDAYDECEMBER 21HALF MARATHONSATURDAYDECEMBER 205K RACEE V E N TG U I D EMOUNTDORAHALF.COMMOUNTDORAHALFMARATHONAND 5KFlorida’s Most Festive Holiday Race2025

061013191Course Maps and ParkingAnswers to frequently asked questionsJacket Winners, Ambassadors, Past WinnersRun Expo, Thank You, Who We AreRace CoursesRace DaySpecial RecognitionAdditional Information TABLEcontentsof 0203Greeting from Vickie Blate and Chris BatistaRegistration, deadlines, schedule of eventsFrom the Race DirectorsEvent Schedule

We are beyond excited to see Mount Dora come alive with the energy, joy, andholiday spirit you bring to this festive race weekend. Whether you’re joining usfor the first time or returning as part of your holiday tradition, we’re honored tohave runners from near and far here with us.Our goal is simple: to create an unforgettable experience for every participant,from the scenic course lined with Christmas lights to the supportive, spiritedcamaraderie of our amazing running community. Your passion, perseverance,and enthusiasm inspire us year after year.We also want to sincerely thank our runners, spectators, and the countlessvolunteers who make this event possible. You are the heart of this race, and yoursupport makes this weekend the highlight of our year.Here’s to a magical Mount Dora race weekend—and to every finish line momentahead. Have a fantastic race!2Chris Batista Run4aCauseVickie Blate Mount Dora Road Runnersfrom the race directors

3Dec 2nd: Defer Registration to 2025 to $45Dec 18: RunSignUp Online Store ClosesDec 22: 2026 Ambassador Applications OpenDec 22: Limited Early Pricing Opens for 2026Dec 29: Last day to apply as 2026 Ambassador Half Marathon12/20 – 12/31 – $49 – First 20001/01 – 04/05 – $7904/06 – 10/02 – $8510/03 – 11/25 – $8911/26 – 12/08 – $9512/09 – 12/21 – $99Dora Double (Half & 5K) 12/20 – 12/31 – $69 – First 10012/31 – 9/30 – $9010/01 – 11/25 – $10511/26 – 12/20 – $115DEADLINES 5K12/20 – 12/03 – $4012/04 – 12/16 – $4512/17 – 12/20 – $49event SCHEDULEI M P O R T A N T D A T E SPRICING

4Bag drop is past the finish line area that is fenced off. *Half Marathon Packet Pickup & Start Line are at Different Locations, approximately 0.3 mi away from one another. Half Marathon5K, Packet Pickup & Expo Packet Pickup & Expo 6:30 am Packet Pickup Opens7:30 am Group Photo at Giant Santa7:45 am 5K Race Starts8:00 am Post Race Celebration8:30 am 5K Awards11 am Vendor Sales & Packet Pickup5 pm Packet Pickup Closes 4-7pmT-shirts, bibs and any itemspurchased through the onlinestore can be picked up. Vendors: Turtle Towels, My SoxyFeet, and the Runner Sticker (Vendor spots still available)Free Samples of Tilda rice!212019530 N Donnely Street, Mount Dora, FL100 N Donnely Street, Mount Dora, FL5:30 am Packet Pickup Opens6:50 am Packet Pickup Closes 6:55 am Group Photo at Start Line 7:00 am Start of Half Marathon8:30 am Post Race Celebration9:00 am Half Marathon Awards530 N Donnely Street, Mount Dora, FL

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Water Station – Mile 1,3,5,7,9,11,12Huma Hydration – Mile 3,7,11 Bathrooms – Mile 1,3,4.5,7,9,11Huma Gel – Mile 7First Aid Kits at StationsUSATF Certification #FL23043JK*Note: due to changes in city scape, some mile markers may bein different spots than previous years6

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PROHIBITED FROM COURSEFor safety reasons, strollers, bicycles, roller skates,inline skates, scooters and dogs will be prohibitedfrom the race. The use of headphones is stronglydiscouraged in both the 5K & Half MarathonPACING TEAMPacing provided by West Volusia Pacers. 1:40, 1:45, 1:50 1:55, 2:00, 2:05, 2:10, 2:15, 2:20,2:25, 2:30, 2:40, 2:50, 3:00. Look for a pace sign!(Subject to change)WEATHER The race start time temperature of this event isnormally around the low 60’s and around the 3:25min time limit is 70’sFINISHER MEDALSFinisher medals are given for both the HalfMarathon and the 5k. Each race’s medal is customto the event.AGE GROUP AWARDSHalf Marathon – Top 3 overall male/female, Topoverall male/female masters, and top 3 male/femaleage groups will receive awards. Age groups include 19& Under, 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+5K – Top 3 overall male/female and top 3 male/female age groups will receive awards. Age groupsinclude 8 & Under, 9-12, 13-16, 17-19, 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+10SHIRTS5K Participants receive a mixed poly cotton blendshirt. Half Marathon participants receive a tech t-shirt. Dora Double receive both shirts.SHIRT SIZE AVAILABILITYThe majority of runners will get the shirt size theyrequest at registration. Availability of shirt sizesare not guaranteed to those that pickup their shirton race day. Shirt sizes can be exchanged only atthe conclusion of each race.TIMING & SCORINGEvent will be chip timed and scored withdisposable chips attached to the back of the bib.Bib numbers should be secured to the front ofyour shirt. COURSE TIME LIMITThis event offers 2 walk/run distances, 5krun/walk on Saturday and a single loop halfmarathon on Sunday. The half marathon is aUSATF Certified Course.(#FL23043JK). Thecourse will be closed to vehicular traffic from 7:00- 10:30 AM Roads reopen at 10:30; the finish line will remainopen until the last runner completes the race, andmedals will be awarded to ALL finishersregardless of when they finish to all 5K & halfmarathon participants. All half marathonparticipants must be able to complete the halfmarathon under 3 hours 25 minutes Here are the answersto frequently askedquestions day!Raceit’s2025Dec 20-21

HALF MARATHON ON-COURSE AIDWater Station – Mile 1,3,5,7,9,11,12Huma Hydration – Mile 3,7,11 Bathrooms – Mile 1,3,4.5,7,9,11,Huma Gel – Mile 7First aid kits located at water stationsOfficial gel and hydration sponsor:Huma Gel RACE INSURANCERunSignup allows races to offer RegistrationProtection Insurance through our partner,Protecht’s FanShield-RegShield. This must becompleted at time of registration. We are notaffiliated nor responsible for any insurancepurchased.EMERGENCIESIf you have your phone, call 9-1-1.There are paramedics patroling the course andpolice at major intersections. First aid kits areavailable at each water station.RESTROOMSThere are public restrooms at Donnelly Parkoutside the building for packet pickup. Port-a-Potties are set up beside the pickle ball courts atDonnelly Park and there are more located at thestart/finish line of the half marathon at ElizabethEvans Park. PARTICIPANT TRACKINGRaceJoy Live Phone Tracking and Cheer SendingUse the RaceJoy app for advanced tracking ofparticipants and show your support with cheersending. Participants set up for tracking inRaceJoy and carry their phone as they completethe course. Spectators track participants’ actuallocation in a map view and can send audio cheers.GPS-based progress alerts are typically issued atevery mile along the course. Participants need toopt-in for spectators to track them in RaceJoy.RESULTS: CLICK HERE5 YEAR JACKETSTo earn a jacket you must FINISH the HalfMarathon for 5 consecutive years (2021, 2022, 20232024 and 2025 for this year). If you run 4 years in arow and miss the 5th year the count starts over. Thisis a very special accomplishment, it can only beearned! Jackets are given at awards table after halfmarathon. 10 YEAR PINFor those who have completed 10 consecutive MountDora Half Marathons. 2025 Jacket & Pin List: CLICK HEREREFUND POLICYThere is a strict no refund policy. If you are unable toattend, you or someone you know can pick-up yourshirt and goodies up until race day. All participantsare offered the option to purchase third-partyinsurance at time of registration in order to receive afull refund. DEFERMENT TO 2026 1. Log into RunSignUp.com2. Find Mount Dora Half under Upcoming Events3. Select “Manage Registration”4. Select “Defer Registration”5. Confirm Payment & Deferral FEES $40 up to Dec 2nd, $45 to Dec 2othTRANSFER (Half Marathon to 5K) 1. Log into your account on RunSignUp.com2. Find Mount Dora Half under Upcoming Events3. Select “Manage Registration”4. Select “Transfer Event”, then click “Start Transfer”4. Choose 5K, Sign New waiverPARKINGSee previous pageBAG DROPBag drop ia available for those participating in thehalf marathon. Bags can be dropped off past thefinish line to the left of the loop

2024 5-Year Jacket WinnersKrisha AdamsPaul AllenChristina BallesterosLauren BeatoRainer BendzinskiDavid BullerinRudy CallenChristopher CarpenterKim ConnorsAaron CookDanielle DuxLily ElefteriadouEileen FergusonMatthew ForderJessica HemesathSuzanne HollandWing IsomJeff KaminskyBill KirkmanDerek KirkmanTimmy KonrathKim KrishaChristopher LawsonLori LazorikKen LehmkerLen LessmillerJoanne LevyPerry LockhartErin McAllisterAaron MonkmanHillary MorrisKayla NickelsLaura NoyesDeana OrrJodie OuelletteTom ParsonsKatrina PelicanChris PoluskiRichard Van PattenKaren VeitDebbie WennerstromMaegan WoodCindi WozniakDerrick WozniakAllison YuKai Zhang2025 Participants: Get Your ComplimentaryVoucher for a Free Drink atEden Abbey Brewing at Packet Pickup405 S Highland St, Mt Dora, FL 327572025 Jacket List13

Charles Cerney @coachcerney Hometown: Umatilla Occupation: Teacher/ Fitness Years Running: 40+ 5K PR: 21:47Half PR:1:42 Years Running MDH: 2012-2024 Running in 2025: Dora Double (52025 Goal: 5k goal is to break 25minutes- Half Marathon goal is to“pace” a group of first-timers Junior Ambrocio @thenurserunnerHometown: ApopkaOccupation: Registered NurseYears Running: 4 years5K PR: 19:40Half PR: 1:32:52Years Running MDH: 2022-2024Running in 2025: Dora Double (2025 Goal: 1:32:00 Reixa Benitez@reireirunsHometown: Mount DoraOccupation: Managed CareYears Running: 15 years5K PR: 27:13Half PR: N/AYears Running MDH: 2021, 2022,2024 Running in 2025: Dora Double 2025 Goal: Half Marathon 2:00Katy Cook@cookfamilyrunnersHometown: Lake Mary, FL Occupation: Office Manager andAdult Running CoachYears Running: 355K PR: 20:52Half PR: 1:43Years Running MDH: 2016-2024Running in 2025:Dora Double2025 Goal: Have the most festiveexperience! Paul Gibbs@theblueeyedrunner24Hometown: Lakeland, FLOccupation: RealtorYears Running: 75K PR: 22:49Half PR: 1:43:49Years Running MDH: 2019-2024 Running in 2025: Dora Double 2025 Goal: 5k P.B. and 1/2marathon P.B. at Mt Dora2 0 2 5 a m b a s s a d o r sAaron Diaz@aarun_2018 Hometown: Orlando Occupation: LaboratorySupervisor Years Running: 13 5K PR: 27 min Half PR: 2 hours 15 min Years Running MDH: 2017-2024 Running in 2025: Dora Double2025 Goal: Maybe a Half PR, butdefinitely to have fun! 14

2 0 2 5 a m b a s s a d o r sCathy Schaefer@schaefer_cathyHometown: Nazareth,Pennsylvania Occupation: HomemakerYears Running: 105K PR: 34Half PR: 3.35Years Running MDH: 2021-2024Running in 2025: Half Marathon2025 Goal: Crossing the finish lineand feeling amazing!! Katrina Pelican@katrinalynn34Hometown: Lake Mary Occupation: Sales Operations Years Running: 125K PR: 21:01Half PR: 1:33:52Years Running MDH: 2020-2024Running in 2025: Dora Double2025 Goal: Better my 5k time fromlast year amd helping othersreach their goal in the halfmarathon Abigail Slauter@alessflabbyabbyHometown: Winter Park, FL Occupation: MarketerYears Running: 105K PR: 22:38Half PR: 1:47 Years Running MDH: 2024Running in 2025: Dora Double2025 Goal: To conquer the hills Jenna Smerchek@the_happyrnr132Hometown: Caledonia, WI Occupation: Orangetheory FitnesscoachYears Running: 195K PR: 24 minHalf PR: 1:57:38Years Running MDH: 2022-2024Running in 2025: Half Marathon2025 Goal: 1:55 Margaret Janicki@livingthatsillylifeHometown: Lakeland, FlOccupation: Self EmployedYears Running: 205K PR: Half PR: 1:47Years Running MDH: 2021-2024Running in 2025: Half Marathon2025 Goal: A new mt dora pr in thehalf Deana Orr@runnergirldHometown: OrlandoOccupation: RetiredYears Running: 205K PR: 29 minutes Half PR: 2:21 Years Running MDH: 2016-2018,2020-2024Running in 2025: Dora Double2025 Goal: Always to have fun

Prospective Ambassadors Must: 1. Have participated in a MDH race in 2025 2. Have a PUBLIC social media account on either Instagram and/or Facebook3. Interact with their social media account and followers on a weekly basis.4. Majority of page content should be running related, positive and not divisive 5. Be able to complete a 5 kilometer road race and/or half marathon distance (13.1 miles)6. Be willing to download the Group Me app for communication with Ambassador Coordinator 7. Be willing to be featured on our website and event guideprevious ambassadors2026 M ou nt Do ra A mbassad orAmbassador Applications Open Dec 22-29Apply HereAmbassadors Receive:1. One complimentary entry into 2025 MDH events2. Head shot and profile listed on our website3. Unique ambassador discount code to share 4. MDH Ambassador shirtAmbassador Class of 2019Vanessa Castro, Aaron Diaz, Wendy Fitzsimmons, Pam Gordon, Blaire Harter, Laurie Lafrenaye, Susie Lee, Sara Millis, Tracy Mo, Shannon Perry, Shari Sipka, K Switzer and David VegaAmbassador Class of 2020Cristy Albrecht-Carrie, Vanessa Castro, Toni Church, Troy Clark, Aaron Diaz, Sarah Glass, Steven Gonzalez, Pam Gordon, Bethany Kelly,Susie Lee, Jay Sandhouse, Catherine Sheika, Shari Sipka and David VegaAmbassador Class of 2021Toni Church, Troy Clark, Katy Cook, Samantha Cook, Aaron Diaz, Marina Germain, LaraGlorioso, Jennifer Jordan, Kelly Kellett, Jermaine Lamar, Susie Lee, Doug McDonald,Megan Phipps, Stephanie Rosborg, Heather Schulz, Shari SipkaAmbassador Class of 2022Sean Beckmann, Charlie Cereny, Toni Church, Katy Cook, Samantha Cook, Dani RaeCooper, Aaron Diaz, Thor (Robb Eggleston), Marina Germain, Suzanne Holland, AllisonKort, Joanne Levy, Nicole Pizza, Stephanie Rosborg, Kevin Rybicki, Rebecca RybickiAmbassador Class of 2023EmmaBeth Bowman, Celia Cavalli , Charles Cerney, Antoinette (Toni) Church, KatyCook, Aaron Diaz, Deborah Dyer, Ovadyah Freedberg, Jenn Geiss, Marina Germain,Allison Kort, Joey Renee Lane, Lori Leatherbee, Katrina Pelican, Nicole Pizza, PerryThomas Snider JrAmbassador Class of 2024Alan Arevalo, Aaron Diaz, Andrew Eureka, Brandi Jacobs, Christopher Aranas, CharlesCerney, Danielle Yeatts, Emmabeth Bowman, Emily Udvardy, Jonathan Howse, JordanWynn, Katy Cook, Katrina Pelican, Libia Casas, Natalie Lichtigfeld, Paul Gibbs16

Over the Years... Mount Dora Half Marathon & 5KMen’s Half Marathon Women’s 5KWomen’s Half MarathonMen’s 5K2024 Chris Cabret – 1:13:552023 Andrew Bowman – 1:10:032022 Mouad Achhab – 1:11:162021 Joshua Sanchez – 1:12:432020 Joshua Sanchez – 1:09:502019 Fredison Costa – 1:08:552018 Fredison Costa – 1:09:282017 Fredison Costa – 1:08:342016 Fredison Costa – 1:12:032015 Fredison Costa – 1:08:312014 Fredison Costa – 1:06:542013 Taylor Shoulders – 1:19:452012 Raleigh Bevill – 1:23:022024 Stefanie Shimansky 19:582023 Annabella Tomasic 18:132022 Noelle Vu - 19:202021 Annabella Tomasic - 17:532020 Kelsey Mackey - 18:002019 Noelle Vu - 19:192018 Mackenzie Czurak - 18:452017 Mackenzie Czurak - 19:302016 Amy Ertel - 20:092015 Amy Ertel - 19:22 2014 Nicole Laselle - 19:302013 Juana Marquez - 19:392012 Sue O’Malley - 20:552024 Gabrielle Suver – 1:19:472023 Sydney Devore – 1:17:182022 Jereny Rivera – 1:20:432021 Erica Weitz – 1:23:002020 Erica Weitz – 1:22:092019 Erica Weitz – 1:23:212018 Lyubov Denisova – 1:22:372017 Shawanna White – 1:20:582016 Natasha Yaremczuk – 1:24:222015 Natasha Yaremczuk – 1:19:052014 Nina Craft – 1:25:002013 Jesse Bono – 1:30:312012 Nancy Munn – 1:31:002024 Seth Funderburg 16:432023 Seth Funderburg 16:412022 Seth Funderburg - 17:042021 Ashton Deriso - 16:002020 Ashton Deriso - 16:292019 Albano Reis - 17:142018 John Layton - 17:412017 Giovanni Calandra - 19:202016 Leonardo Canete - 19:542015 John Brodie - 18:112014 John Brodie - 17:532013 Tony Segreto - 19:032012 Steven Bradner - 19:53 17COURSE RECORD: FREDISON COSTA 1:06:54

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SPONSORSThank YouTo Those Who Make ThisGreat Event PossibleVOLUNTEERSVENDORSPARTNERS...and our runners that come back each year!20

Upcoming EventsWe’re pleased to offer gentle flow andmulti-level Reformer Pilates classes, alongwith personalized fitness coaching andtraining led by Vickie Blate. Located inbeautiful Mount Dora, Vickie, a Lydiard-Certified Coach and USA Track and FieldLevel 2 Coach, provides expert instructionto clients from across Central Florida,including Mount Dora, Eustis, Apopka,Sanford, and Orlando.CONTACT US:(352) 729-2150 mountdorafit.com 21

WHO WE ARETHANKYOUWe look forward topartnering & serving ourcommunity with you!Chris BatistaRun4aCause, President5K Race Director, OwnerCo-Director of Mount DoraHalf Marathon & 5KInfo@Run4aCause.orgThe Mount Dora Half Marathon & 5K is a collaboration event between non-profitsMount Dora Road Runners (23-7283864) and Run4aCause (27-1758415). Proceeds from our race are donated back to Run4aCause’s mission to help fundchildren whom could not participate in extra-curricular sports due to familyfinancial hardship and to our race volunteer organizations. Past organizations haveincluded Mount Dora High School Cheerleaders and FFA programs.Mount Dora Road Runners,PresidentOn the Run Pilates, OwnerFounder/Director of MountDora Half Marathon & 5KVickie@MountDoraFit.comMount Dora Half & 5K Mount Dora Road Runners & Run4aCauseVickie BlateKelly BrasolMarketing, CoordinatorAmbassador Program,DirectorPacket Pickup & ExpoCoordinatorKelly@Run4aCause.org@MountDoraHalfMOUNTDORAHALF.COMFacebook 4.9K FollowersFacebook 4.4K LikesInstagramFollowers: 2.1 KEmail MarketingList: 40K+OUR COMMUNITY222024 Event Guide: 4K Views