Sat, Dec 26, 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Winter GLO 5k

Orlando, FL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

Entry is $65 now and rises to $75 after Oct 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Ritz-Carlton Winter GLO 5k

The course runs along the back nine of a championship golf course inside a large resort property, so the surroundings are manicured and open rather than urban. The route winds through the grounds rather than following a road grid, which gives it a different feel from a typical road race. Pre- and post-race yoga is on the schedule, along with champagne, mimosas, snacks, and Theragun massage at the finish.

Check-in is in the Valencia Courtyard, just outside the spa on the resort grounds. Self-parking is free; valet is available at both the Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott entrances. Packet pickup and check-in open well before the start, so there is no need to rush.

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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.

5K · 2025 results

225finishers

19:45winner

38:47median

1:09:09cutoff

Top 3: Lothar Bitz (19:45) · L. Lieberman (20:11) · Arthur Mkrtchyan (20:40)

The Ritz-Carlton Winter GLO 5k has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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

5K12/26/2026 07:30$65

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Common Questions About the The Ritz-Carlton Winter GLO 5k

Will I finish last at the Ritz-Carlton Winter GLO 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 38:47, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:09:09, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Ritz-Carlton Winter GLO 5k a good first 5K?

A field of 225 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 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Ritz-Carlton Winter GLO 5k?

The 5K winner ran 19:45 while the median finisher took 38:47. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

Where can I train for the Ritz-Carlton Winter GLO 5k?

Join a local run club. Orlando Runners Club, Home State Run Club, Park Brewing Run Club and others in Orlando welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.