Cherrylake Farm Races

04/13/2026

To honor 10 years of impact through Farm Races, we are looking back at how our registration funds have been used. Today, we highlight the Bald Cypress tree planting at Windy Hill Middle School in 2023 that was made possible through Farm Races registrations. The Bald Cypress is a keystone species because it is foundational, providing critical habitat, flood control, and structural stability that other species depend on for survival. We love how each registration has a ripple of impact in our community!

03/24/2026

As we approach our 10th year of Farm Races, we want to reflect back on one of our favorite aspects of the race: the ways we give back to our community. One of our grants was given to Mascotte Elementary, where the funds were used to educate students on the lifecycle of a bean plant! By racing, we were able to inspire 403 kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students.

02/12/2026

Let's run it back 👏 Mark your calendar for February 6, 2027 for our 10th annual Farm Races!🏃🚲 We’re planning something extra special to celebrate this milestone year, and you won’t want to miss it. Registration opens soon!

01/31/2026

01/31/2026

What a morning on the farm! From the first runner to the final finisher, you all brought the energy, even with the brisk temperatures. Farm Races 2026 was our most impact-driven race yet: every registration planted a tree and helped protect the Palatlakaha River Blueway. 🌳

We’re deeply grateful for the sponsors, volunteers, and partners who made the day run seamlessly — especially our presenting sponsor, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, our incredible Race Director Kimberly Grogan with Dash Sports, and LiveTrends Boutique for the stunning living awards.

Lake County Florida
Howard Fertilizer and Chemical Co.
Insurance Office of America
Niagara Water
Rabobank
PGIM
Toole's Ace Hardware
Boulevard Tire Center
USI
WM
Berman Hopkins CPAs and Associates, LLP
Specialty Tag & Label, Inc.
Toro
Winter Garden Wheel Works
General Cordage

Because of you, this race wasn’t just about miles; it was about momentum for our community and our environment. 💚🌱

01/30/2026

Tomorrow we race! 🏃‍♀️🚴‍♀️

We’re SO excited to hit the trails with you for the 5K, 10K, or duathlon at Farm Races, presented by Orlando Health South Lake Hospital. This year is more purposeful that ever as we race to protect the Palatlakaha River Blueway, and plant a tree for each registration. 🌱

Race start temps are 49°, making it the ideal, crisp morning to get outside and enjoy the weekend before the wind and colder weather roll in.

There are just a few spots left! If you’ve been on the fence, this is your sign. Grab a spot, lace up, and join us for one of Central Florida’s most scenic events: farmraces.com/register

01/27/2026

📣 It's almost time to race! To make sure you're ready here’s what you need to know about packet pick-up:

- Friday, January 30 from 1 - 6 PM packet pick-up will be at in Downtown Clermont.

Pick up your packet Friday for a chance to win a pair of running shoes from Dash Sports - winner will be announced at the race.

- Sat, January 31 (Day of) from 6:45 - 7:45 AM packet pick-up will be at Cherrylake.

🚲 Duathlon participants must have USAT year membership or purchase a one-day membership and pick up their own packet. 5k and 10k may pick up other racer’s packets.
Dash Sports address: 741 W Montrose St, Clermont, FL 34711

It's not too late to register at cherrylake.com/farmraces. Farm Races is this Saturday, January 31st!

01/26/2026

That's right! Mama didn't raise no quitter. Rain or shine we will see you at the starting line in just 5 days! So tell your friends, tell your mama and tell your mama's friends that Central Florida's most unique race is happening this Saturday and we're nearly sold out. Run to register for a 5k, 10 or duathlon now at farmraces.com/register 🏃

01/25/2026

Just 6 days to go. Prices jump at midnight. ⏳ Farm Races, presented by Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, is almost here and spots are disappearing fast. Don’t wait. 🏁 farmraces.com/register

01/24/2026

Yep...you read that right. We’re almost sold out, with just a few spots left in each race and our final price increase happening tomorrow! 🏃‍♂️🚴‍♀️ We’re officially 1 week out from Farm Races, presented by Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, and it’s shaping up to be our biggest year yet. See you at the starting line! 🏁 Register now: farmraces.com/register

01/22/2026

We are honored to partner with these Gold Sponsors who do so much for our community, including make this race possible! Thank you for the support Alta Equipment Company Insurance Office of America Prudential Howard Fertilizer and Chemical, Inc. Niagara Water. We’re officially in the single digits to the starting line! Register for a 5k, 10k, or duathlon at farmraces.com/register.

01/21/2026

The Farm Races 2026 medal has officially arrived, and we’re thrilled to share the story it was designed to tell.

The ribbon depicts the intertwining waterway of the Palatlakaha River, a living thread that weaves through our community, flowing from Lake Louisa to the St. Johns River and onward to the Atlantic Ocean. Spanning more than 18 miles of navigable waterways, this Blueway is home to otters, egrets, and a rich tapestry of native species, while also serving as a vital filtration system for the Ocklawaha River Watershed. Unique to Groveland, it’s where nature, recreation, and community flow together in harmony.

Increasing development pressures threaten this delicate balance. This year, Farm Races is donating a portion of every registration to help protect the Blueway and ensure its health for generations to come. When you race, you’re running for clean water, thriving wildlife, and the lakes where families paddle, fish, and watch the sunset. Register today to help keep Florida’s waterways wild and vibrant at farmraces.com/register