Course Ninja de Carney Island

Carney Island Ninja Run is held in Orlando, Florida, on January 9, 2027, with three distances to choose from: a half marathon (13.1 miles), a 10K and a 5K. The routes run alongside lakes and ponds in an open natural setting, away from the tourist bustle of the city, so the morning is built around water and local vegetation rather than downtown streets.

Having all three formats on the same day makes this an easy event to share with friends or family, since everyone can pick a length and still finish in the same place. The 5K works as a first timed race or a January restart, the 10K suits you if you already run an hour comfortably, and the half marathon calls for a 10- to 12-week build with a long run that climbs toward 11 miles. Whichever you choose, settle on a target pace before the start rather than letting the first mile of the pack set it for you.