Mount Dora 1 Mile - Invitation Only
About this race
Invitation Only
Qualifying Time - all athletes must run under the qualifying time to be able to participate.
Women - 7:00 min Mile - 60+ please email your mile time
Men - 6:00 min Mile - 60+ please email your mile time
If you qualify, email us at info@run4acause.org
The Mount Dora 1-Mile Race, happening right before the Mount Dora Christmas Parade! This festive run is the perfect way to kick off the holiday cheer, whether you’re feeling naughty or nice. While it’s not a chip-timed event, a finish line clock will let you track your effort, and the Top Male and Female Finishers will be awarded. So, grab your festive gear, bring your holiday spirit, and join us for this merry mile of fun and friendly fast competition!
Schedule
9:30am - Bib Pickup
9:55-9:58am - 1 mile Race Start
10:00am - Parade Starts
🎄 Join us for the Mount Dora Naughty or Nice 1-Mile Race!
🎄 When? Just before the 66th Annual Mount Dora Christmas Day Parade at 9:55-9:58am
🎄 Where? Downtown Mount Dora starting at the E Jackson Ave & N Donnelly St
🎄 Why? To kick off the holiday festivities with a fun-filled run and parade
🕒 Finish Line Fun:
This is not a chip-timed race, but don’t worry—we’ve got a clock at the finish line so you can still celebrate your best effort!
🏆 Awards for the Fastest:
Top Male and Female finishers will be crowned the champions of this merry mile.
🎄Bring your holiday cheer, wear your festive gear, and make some unforgettable memories. Don't miss your chance to race through the streets of Mount Dora before the parade magic begins!
Will you be naughty, or will you be nice? See you at the start line!
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Running
1 Mile Race
Rain or Shine- the 1 Mile Race will take place at 1300 N Donnelly St Mount Dora, FL 32757 US
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Mount Dora, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:05 AM and sets at 5:29 PM local time (EST) in Mount Dora on December 5, 2026 — 10h 23m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Mount Dora
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Mount Dora 5K Races 2 races
- Mount Dora Running Calendar 2026 3 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 4 Mount Dora events
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