The Ritz-Carlton Winter GLO 5k

The Ritz-Carlton Winter GLO 5k is run in Orlando, Florida, on December 26, 2026. There is one format, a 5K (3.1 miles), and it starts early at 7:30 a.m., which puts you back with plenty of the day left. The event takes its name from the Ritz-Carlton, where it is based.

An Orlando 5K in late December is about as friendly a racing environment as you will find, and the flat ground typical of central Florida means the distance comes down to fitness rather than terrain. If you are visiting the area over the holidays, it slots neatly into a trip without eating up a whole day. Runners chasing a time should get up early enough for a full warm-up before the 7:30 a.m. gun, then run the opening half mile under control; the 5K punishes an over-eager start more than almost any other distance.