Sleigh the Day 5K / 10K
About this race
Sleigh the Day 5K & 10K Trail Race
Saturday, December 5 | Silver Springs State Park | Ocala, Florida
Kick off the holiday season on the trails at Sleigh the Day, a Christmas-themed 5K and 10K trail race at one of Florida's most beautiful state parks. Swap the crowded shopping lines for shaded forest paths, crisp December air, and a start line full of Santa hats, ugly sweaters, and holiday cheer.
Whether you're chasing a podium spot or just jingling your way to the finish, Sleigh the Day is built for every kind of runner. Seasoned trail runners will enjoy a true off-road course through the natural Florida landscape of Silver Springs, and first-time trail runners will find a welcoming, festive way to try something new. Walkers, families, and running groups are all encouraged to join the fun.
Race Times
5K Trail Race: 8:00 a.m.
10K Trail Race: 8:10 a.m.
What You Get
10K participants receive a long-sleeve race shirt
5K participants receive a short-sleeve race shirt
Every finisher earns a holiday finisher medal
Age group awards for top finishers in both races
Holiday costumes are highly encouraged. Bring your best elf ears, reindeer antlers, or full Santa suit and help us turn the trails into a winter wonderland, Florida style.
Grab your crew, lace up your trail shoes, and come sleigh your day with us at Silver Springs.
Pick your distance
Running
5k Trail Run
10k Trail Run
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Silver Springs yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 7:07 AM and sets at 5:29 PM local time (EST) in Silver Springs on December 5, 2026 — 10h 21m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Sleigh the Day 5K / 10K
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Silver Springs
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Silver Springs 5K Races 2 races
- 10K Run Events in Silver Springs 2 races
- Silver Springs Running Calendar 2026 2 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, 2 Silver Springs events
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