Clermont Clay 15K

Clermont Clay 15K takes place in Clermont, Florida, on October 25, 2026, with the 15K starting at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K five minutes later at 7:35 a.m. Both follow a hilly, scenic out-and-back route through south Lake County, with water stations along the way and a snack at the finish. Awards span several categories, and proceeds go to local endurance sports venues.

A 15K is about 9.3 miles, a distance that sits neatly between a 10K and a half marathon and suits anyone building toward a longer winter goal. On a rolling out-and-back the usual mistake is spending too much on the outbound climbs, so run the first half by effort and let the return take care of itself. Six weeks with one long run and one tempo session a week is a workable build.