Windermere laces up for annual Run Among the Lakes

This year’s event takes place Saturday, Oct. 5, beginning at Town Hall, 520 Main St., Windermere.

By Michael Eng
| 10:35 a.m. October 3, 2024

Participants enjoyed beautiful weather for this yearâ€™s Windermere Run Among the Lakes.

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One of West Orange’s most popular running events returns to Windermere this weekend.

The annual Windermere 5K/10K Run Among the Lakes takes place Saturday, Oct. 5, beginning at Town Hall, 520 Main St., Windermere.

The 1,200 participants in this sold-out race will experience one of Florida's most beautiful and unique 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run events. The scenic run traverses the dirt roads of Windermere, passing under a canopy of century-old oaks and alongside several lakes. This family-friendly event benefits the town of Windermere’s Parks and Recreation Department.

The Kids Run is free for children ages 7 and younger, with no registration required.

All runners (except the Kids Run participants) will receive a custom T-shirt and a unique commemorative finisher medal.

Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female; male masters, and female masters. Age-group awards are given in 10-year increments for both the 5K and 10K. Each participant is eligible for only one award.

If you are a participant, you can pick up your race packet from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, and Friday, Oct. 4; or from 6 to 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Town Hall.

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Michael Eng

As a child, Editor and Publisher Michael Eng collected front pages of the Kansas City Star during Operation Desert Storm, so it was a foregone conclusion that he would pursue a career in journalism. He holds a journalism degree from the University of Missouri — Columbia School of Journalism. When he’s not working, you can find him spending time with his wife and three children, or playing drums around town. He’s also a sucker for dad jokes.