Naughty or Nice 1 mile

Naughty or Nice 1 mile is a single-mile race (1.6 km) held in Mount Dora, Florida, on December 5, 2026, starting at 9:50 AM in downtown Mount Dora by the police station. It opens the holiday celebrations ahead of the town's Christmas parade and welcomes competitive runners and casual walkers alike. A clock at the finish gives everyone a personal time, awards go to the top male and female finishers, and festive outfits are encouraged.

The mile rewards preparation more than most people expect. Warm up properly, ten to fifteen minutes easy plus a few strides, because the effort is close to maximal from the first steps. Break it into halves: hold something back for the first 800 meters, then push. If you are walking it before the parade, the short distance and late-morning start make it an easy, low-commitment way to be part of the day.