Winter Park Zimmerman 10k is my favorite local race that I've been able to participate for the past 4 years. The course is very nice and flat for the most part, takes place during a perfect time of year where the weather is great for runners, and this race usually has a lot of finisher items to collect and keep. Finishers receive a nice medal, comfortable finisher shirt, wine or beer glass, towels, and nice goodies from several vendors waiting to give us sample stuff. If you register early this race is worth their registration fee because you will get a lot of stuff!!! Afterwards you are welcome to hang out with several runners, or brunch is always a great option since the race ends near several yummy restaurants you'll be hungry after running 6.2 miles. Overall this is my favorite race to recommend to my local friends getting past the 5K phase and ready for a fun and rewarding challenge. If you love challenges you may also choose to do the double dare challenge where you run an additional 2 miles prior to the 10K, you get an extra fancy medal for doing that!!!
Tips
-Pick up race packet in advance at Track Shak
-Parking on Park ave is closed, but there is plenty of nearby parking in businesses nearby that uplift towing during event
-Register early, prices go up the later you register
-If you are FL hospital employee they get a $5 discount, ask employer for code
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