New Downtown Orlando16.2 Challenge Debuts At OUC Orlando Half Marathon Weekend With Orangetheory Fitness As Presenting Sponsor

July 1, 2025

Orlando, FL (June 27) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Track Shack Events is excited to welcome Orangetheory Fitness as the presenting sponsor of the Downtown Orlando (DTO) 16.2 Challenge—the combination of the 49^th Annual OUC Orlando Half Marathon (13.1-mile) and the Track Shack Lake Eola 5K (3.1-mile) events. Beginning in 2025, this partnership marks a dynamic new chapter in the event’s rich history. The DTO 16.2 Challenge presented by Orangetheory Fitness will take place Saturday, December 6 & Sunday, December 7, 2025, in Orlando, FL.

The DTO 16.2 Challenge presented by Orangetheory Fitness will provide more opportunities for fitness enthusiasts to participate in this celebrated event. Seasoned half-marathoners or recreational athletes looking for a fun weekend with family and friends will appreciate the next-level DTO 16.2 Mile Challenge, running or walking the 13.1-mile OUC Orlando Half Marathon on Saturday and 3.1-mile Track Shack Lake Eola 5K on Sunday for an epic OUC Orlando Half Marathon Weekend.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Orangetheory Fitness as a new partner for the OUC Orlando Half Marathon Weekend. Their high-energy vibe is a perfect match for our event, and we’re confident this partnership will inspire runners and walkers alike to take on the inaugural DTO 16.2 Challenge with the same determination and team spirit that Orangetheory Fitness brings to every class,” said Alicia Albert, Race Director, OUC Orlando Weekend.

“At Orangetheory Fitness we believe every reason is the right reason to get fit. We challenge ourselves daily to go all out and push through our workouts so we can have more life throughout the rest of our day. Our community is honored to partner with Track Shack Events and support the DTO 16.2 Mile Challenge presented by Orangetheory Fitness,” said Chris Allen, Orangetheory Fitness Regional Sales & Operations Manager  

Both events will take place in the heart of downtown Orlando starting at 7:15 a.m. The courses will follow scenic routes, finishing at beautiful Lake Eola Park.

Key details for the DTO 16.2 Challenge presented by Orangetheory Fitness:

• OUC Orlando Half Marathon (13.1 miles) – Saturday, December 6
  Track Shack Lake Eola 5K (3.1 miles) – Sunday, December 7

Start Time: 7:15 a.m.
Location: Lake Eola Park – 512 E Washington St.
Orlando, FL 32801

• Registration: OrlandoHalfMarathon.com
  Early registration is encouraged.
• DTO 16.2 Challenge presented by Orangetheory Fitness benefits: Two race shirts, three finisher medals and a special challenge gift, lakeside finish line festival.
• Benefiting local youth health and fitness through the Track Shack Youth Foundation.

About the OUC Orlando Half Marathon

Forty-nine years running, the OUC Orlando Half Marathon has been one of the top half marathons in the southeast. The OUC Orlando Half Marathon received a 2024 Gold certification
by the Council for Responsible Sport. It is the first event in Florida to earn any level certification by the Council, the world’s leading sustainability certification program dedicated to supporting, certifying, and celebrating responsible sports events and organizations. OrlandoHalfMarathon.com

About OUC—The Reliable One

For more than a century, OUC—The Reliable One has provided exceptional value to its customers and community through the delivery of sustainable and reliable services and solutions. The utility provides electric, water, chilled water, lighting, and solar services to more than 400,000 accounts in Orlando, St. Cloud and parts of unincorporated Orange and Osceola counties. As OUC prepares for the next century, it remains committed to its goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 while supporting its community with conservation, sustainability, and energy efficiency resources. Visit www.ouc.com to learn more.

About the Track Shack Family of Companies

Track Shack of Orlando opened for business in 1977 as a small retail operation focused on selling running shoes and apparel. Owners Jon and Betsy Hughes were awarded Florida’s Retailer of the Year 2015 by the Florida Retail Federation. Jon and Betsy also own Track Shack Events, a sports marketing company that specializes in marketing, management, and production of active lifestyle events. The award-winning professional staff has earned Track Shack Events a reputation as one of America’s top sports marketing companies. Track Shack Events
co-produced the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon in Orlando. The mission of Track Shack Events is that each event produced will benefit the entire community – runners and walkers, sponsors, and charities. Run to TrackShack.com.

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Natalie Casey
Vice President, Communications
Track Shack Events
natalie@trackshack.com
407-761-1023