Annual run offers scenic route among Windermere's famous lakes

IF YOU GO

14th Annual UMC Windermere Run Among the Lakes

WHAT:

The 5K course is on unpaved, hard-packed sand/clay roads and meanders along the lakefront under a canopy of ancient oak trees. A Kids Run is open to children ages 10 and younger.  

WHEN:

Saturday, April 11. 5K Run/Walk begins at 8 a.m. and Kids Run at 9:15 a.m. An awards ceremony will take place at 9:30 a.m.

WHERE:

Town Hall, 520 Main St, Windermere

REGISTRATION: sommersports.com/Events/Runs/Windermere-5K-Run-Among-the-Lakes

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WINDERMERE — If you like to take picturesque views while you go for a run or stroll, then this Saturday’s 14th Annual UMC Windermere Run Among the Lakes is for you. 

The five-kilometer run/walk begins at 8 a.m. April 11 at Windermere Town Hall and winds along the shores of lakes Butler, Bessie and Down and under a canopy of ancient oak trees.

The chip-timed race is on unpaved, hard-packed sand and clay roads. Gatorade and water will be provided along the route.

Families, students, runners and walkers are all invited to attend. A Kids Fun Run will start at 9:15, and the awards ceremony is at 9:30.

A custom-designed “Windermere Among the Lakes” medal will be awarded to the top three men and women in each age group. All children who register will also receive a finisher ribbon, and the first 100 to sign up also receive a T-shirt.   

The Windermere Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the event and will benefit form proceeds.

Participants will receive a T-shirt featuring “Snowy” by wildlife artist Stephen Koury, as well as complimentary Chick-fil-A, Panera, fresh fruit and bottled water. 

Registration for the 5K Run/Walk is $35 through April 10 and $40 on race day. The Kids Fun Run for ages 10 and younger is $10. Pre-register at SommerSports.com. Packets can be picked up from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 9 and 10, or the day of the race from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. at Town Hall, 520 Main St., Windermere.

To volunteer, call the town office at (407) 876-2563 or send an email to [email protected]. 

This year’s presenting sponsors are Health Central Hospital and Windermere Preparatory School; associate sponsors are West Orange Times & Observer, First Baptist Church Windermere, Suzi Karr Realty and the Roper YMCA; and patron sponsors are Animal Clinic of Windermere, Golden Pond Communities and The Art Room.

Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at [email protected].