AdventHealth Santa's Twilight 5K - Downtown Clermont

AdventHealth Santa's Twilight 5K - Downtown Clermont is an evening race through historic downtown Clermont, Florida, on December 19, 2026, with the 5K run/walk (3.1 miles) starting at 6:00 p.m. The route is lit with holiday lights and includes an enchanted forest section. Entry brings a personalized bib, timed results, a goodie bag, a holiday shirt, a themed medal, glow sticks, cookies and hot chocolate. A costume contest runs alongside the race with categories such as Fastest Santa and Most Creative, and awards go to the top finishers in each division.

An evening start changes how you prepare: eat your last real meal three or four hours out, keep the afternoon quiet, and give yourself a longer warm-up than you would on a morning race day. The 5K on roads suits anyone from a walker in a costume to a runner going after a season-best time. A month of steady running, with a weekly session of faster repeats, covers it.