RACE AMONG THE TREES | The Cherrylake Farm Races presented by Orlando Health South Lake Hospital will be held on February 6, 2027. It's an exciting time when friends and families enjoy the outdoors, local businesses come out to meet their neighbors, and racers get to experience a unique tree-lined course, featuring a 5k, 10k or duathlon. We value the importance of community and sustainability. Because of this, our goal for Farm Races is much more than providing racers with just a great morning outdoors. In honor of each participant, we will be donating one tree to be planted in our local community. 

 

THIS YEAR'S FARM RACES SWAG

This year’s race theme celebrates our new mural at the Art Walk in Downtown Clermont, Plan(t) for the Future, painted by Justin Alsedek and commissioned by Cherrylake. The two-panel artwork highlights our mission - to steward the land for future generations.
 
We’ve designed two shirts, each representing one side of the mural, offering racers a fun surprise and the chance to stand in community to complete the full mural.
 
The spinning medal features the farm’s topography, bringing us back to the land. It also incorporates vibrant colors from the mural, and each racer will receive a unique ribbon color.
 
With these playful designs and surprises, we hope to inspire you to delight in the beauty around you as you race through the trees. Don’t forget to visit the mural downtown and explore all the elements representing the ecosystems that make Clermont and Lake County special.
Container Magnolias in vertical rows with a grass pathway in between.
Runners along a clay trail at Cherrylake’s tree farm.
Two cyclists smiling after a race.

  • "This race is absolutely a must do! Both the bike course and run courses are challenging, safe and well-marked."

  • "This race reminds me of what endurance races used to be all about - hilly and a true test of strength, endurance and mental determination."

  • "Super friendly staff. Great clay course. Nice rolling bike course."

  • "I am so happy I traveled 4 hours for this race. I will be back next year for sure. Thank you Cherrylake Farms for donating trees to plant for anyone who wanted one!"

  • "The hills were challenging and the scenery can't be beat."

  • "This race is absolutely a must do! Both the bike course and run courses are challenging, safe and well-marked."

  • "This race reminds me of what endurance races used to be all about - hilly and a true test of strength, endurance and mental determination."

  • "Super friendly staff. Great clay course. Nice rolling bike course."

  • "I am so happy I traveled 4 hours for this race. I will be back next year for sure. Thank you Cherrylake Farms for donating trees to plant for anyone who wanted one!"

  • "The hills were challenging and the scenery can't be beat."

WHY RACE?

 
  • Race proceeds support local ecology, wildlife, waterways, and Lake County schools.
  • Custom curated Farm Races swag.
  • One for one: each racer registered equals one tree planted in our local community.
  • Unique awards for our top winners in each age group.
  • Exclusive inside look inside a classic Lake County farm.
 

WHEN AND WHERE IS PACKET PICKUP?

 

Fri, February 5, 2027 from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Dash Sports in Downtown Clermont
741 W Montrose St, Clermont, FL 34711

Sat, February 6, 2027 (Day of) from 6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Cherrylake
7836 Cherry Lake Rd, Groveland, FL 34736

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.

Pick up your packet Friday for a chance to win Shokz Headphones from Dash Sports - winner will be announced at the race.

 
A runner running on grass in between containerized Magnolia trees.
A race along a winding clay dirt road at Cherrylake’s tree farm.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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