About the Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (18)
The courses here are paved out-and-back routes, repeated in loops depending on which distance you enter. That format means you cover familiar ground more than once, which can help you gauge your pace as the race goes on. There is a playground near the start area, and bathrooms are close by.
Packet pickup opens shortly before the race starts and closes just before the gun. Registration must be completed ahead of time through RunSignup; the start line does not have sign-up available. The start time is early morning, which in Ocala keeps the heat manageable.
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Finish-Time Stats
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K · 2026 results
26finishers
22:11winner
37:48median
1:02:08cutoff
Top 3: Devan Stancil (22:11) · Thomas Ousley (22:30) · Lou Soukup (26:51)
10K · 2026 results
12finishers
53:29winner
1:07:48median
2:04:21cutoff
Top 3: Brett Brehmer (53:29) · Megan Seley (59:06) · Ulises Piedra (1:00:54)
13.1 Miles · 2026 results
6finishers
1:42:26winner
2:19:50median
2:29:58cutoff
Top 3: Nancy Richards (1:42:26) · Sandra Gonzalez (2:10:21) · Olivia Larsen (2:16:36)
The Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (18) has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 26, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
5K5/1/2027 08:00$30
10K5/1/2027 08:00$45
13.1 Miles5/1/2027 08:00$65
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