Where can I find the Best Damn Race Orlando Half Marathon route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksBest Damn Race Orlando Half Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Best Damn Race Orlando Half Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:57/km
- Typical conditions
- 56/100
- Evidence depth
- 30 verified facts
3:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Best Damn Race Orlando Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 21.1 km
- Terrain
- Road, Fell
- Scenery
- Lakeside, City, Parkland, Mountain
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Best Damn Race Orlando Half Marathon?
The Best Damn Race Orlando Half Marathon is described as pancake flat.
Where does the Best Damn Race Orlando Half Marathon route go?
The Best Damn Race Orlando Half Marathon route starts at Southeast corner of Lake Eola Park, downtown Orlando and finishes at Lake Eola Park, downtown Orlando. Underfoot, expect paved city streets with some cobblestone road sections. It passes Lake Eola Park and downtown Orlando. Finish line post-race party with free food and free beer.
What should runners know on race day for the Best Damn Race Orlando Half Marathon?
Gear check available; organisers will hold gear during the race (no valuables). 9. Pace groups/pacers provided for the Half Marathon, working with groups going after similar time goals.
Race character
Scenery
- Lakeside
- City
- Parkland
- Mountain
Atmosphere
- Festival
- Community
Terrain
- Road
- Fell
- Elevation character
- Pancake Flat
- Technicality
- Moderate
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- 3 hours 30 minutes
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 9
- Pacers
- Pace groups/pacers provided for the Half Marathon, working with groups going after similar time goals.
- Bag drop
- Gear check available; organisers will hold gear during the race (no valuables).
- Medal
- Every entry includes a finisher medal; those completing the 5K+10K Challenge earn a third Challenge medal in addition to the 5K and 10K medals.
- Finisher tee
- Every entry includes a race shirt, bib, and goodie bag.
Access and course status
- Start
- Southeast corner of Lake Eola Park, downtown Orlando
- Finish
- Lake Eola Park, downtown Orlando
Course facts
- Surface
- Paved city streets with some cobblestone road sections
- Landmarks
- Lake Eola Park, downtown Orlando
- Notable features
- 2027 edition is the 14th Annual Best Damn Race Orlando, offering a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 5K+10K Challenge
- Finish line post-race party with free food and free beer
- described as 'a celebration of you and your fellow athletes.'
- USATF-certified course (#FL26011JK) with 9 aid stations (miles 0.63, 2.45, 3.6, 4.8, 6.6, 8.4, 9.6, 10.7, 12.5)
- nutrition includes Gatorade, water, and energy gels at miles 3.6 and 9.6
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 20°CTypical temperature
- 20 kphTypical wind
- 2 mmTypical rainfall
- 56Favourability /100