AdventHealth Presents the Central Florida Legends Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K
About this race
NEW DATE!
Celebrating its 8th year, the Central Florida Legends will take place on Saturday November 14th, 2026 on the scenic Spring-to-Spring and East Central Regional paved trails of West Volusia County. Races will begin and end at Gemini Springs Park in Debary, FL.
Debary is conveniently located midway between Orlando and Daytona Beach. Gemini Springs is easily accessible from I-4.
Events will be hosted by the West Volusia Runners in partnership with Runner's High Timing and Race Management.
The Central Florida Legends Races include, the Skunk Ape Full Marathon, Mermaid Half Marathon and Fountain of Youth 5K. The routes traverse paved trails, roads and parks full of Old Florida flora, fauna and charm. They are also flat and fast! All participants receive a custom race t-shirt, finishers medal and access to the post race party.
Stick around after your race for the Legendary Tailgate Party at the finish line!
The unicorn isn't the only mythological creature worth chasing!
Start Times:
7:00am - Marathon
7:30am - Half Marathon
8:00am - 5K
Pick your distance
Running
Skunk Ape Marathon
This race is an out and back from Gemini Springs to Osteen on the Spring to Spring and Central Florida Regional Trails. Trails are flat, fast and scenic.
Mermaid Half Marathon
This race is an out and back from Gemini Springs to Enterprise on the Spring to Spring Trail. The trail is flat, fast and scenic.
Fountain of Youth 5K
This race is an out and back from Gemini Springs towards Lake Monroe Park on the Spring to Spring Trail. The trail is flat, fast and scenic.
Virtual -- Skunk Ape Marathon
Can't make it in person? Be a virtual Skunk Ape! We will mail your swag or you can pick it up locally.
Virtual -- Mermaid Half Marathon
Can't make it in person? Be a virtual Mermaid! We will mail your swag or you can pick it up locally.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Debary.
About Debary
AdventHealth Presents the Central Florida Legends Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K takes place in Debary, Florida, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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- Debary 5K Races Best Debary routes for beginners and speed work.
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- Debary Half Marathons Top-rated 21.1K courses in the Debary area.
- Debary Running Calendar 2026 See all upcoming race dates.
Race information has been sourced from the event's official website and other publicly available resources. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to the official website directly. If you notice any incorrect or missing information, don't hesitate to reach out to us by email.
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