Sat, Oct 31, 2026

The Rising

Oviedo, FL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2014

5K1 Mile10K

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Oct 27, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Rising

The course runs along the Cross Seminole Trail, out and back from a historic church in the center of Oviedo. The trail is shaded in stretches and the surface is paved, so the footing is consistent throughout. Cash prizes go to the top finishers in both distances, and the race raises money for local charities each year.

Packet pickup runs across two evenings earlier in the week at a location on Central Avenue, with race-morning pickup available at the church. The race packets work on a take-what-you-need basis, with sponsor items available rather than a fixed bag.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

208finishers

18:37winner

36:17median

1:04:39cutoff

Top 3: Luis Seda (18:37) · Davis Sanchez Negron (18:53) · Gregory Bardwell (19:00)

6.2 Miles · 2025 results

82finishers

38:25winner

1:02:42median

1:47:26cutoff

Top 3: Neftali Colon (38:25) · RIchard Johnston (39:13) · Felix Gaetan (39:15)

The Rising has been held every year since at least 2014. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/31/2026 07:34$25

1 Mile10/31/2026 07:34Free

6.2 Miles10/31/2026 07:34$25

Race Volunteer (show up the day of in costume, ready to volunteer wherever you are needed)10/31/2026 07:34Free

3.1 Miles10/31/2026 07:34$20

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Common Questions About the The Rising

Will I finish last at the Rising?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 36:17, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:04:39, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Rising a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 208 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Rising?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:37 while the median finisher took 36:17. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.