The Legoland Orlando Brick Dash 5K

Legoland Florida Resort Brick Dash 5K

10/16/2019

2019 Legoland Brick Dash 5K finisher medal is shape of Frankenstein head.

The 2019 Legoland Orlando #BrickDash 5K finisher medal was a Frankenstein head made of legos! (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

I'll admit it. I registered for the Legoland Orlando Brick Dash 5K for the medal. (It's made of legos!) I heard about the race last year from Race Walking Sisters on Instagram. When registration opened, we put the October 12th race on the calendar.

The race began at 7 am, which meant an early drive from St. Pete to Winter Haven. We arrived about 25 minutes before the race.

Parking was free, and located next to the start and finish lines.

People gather at the starting line for the Legoland Brick Dash 5K in Winter Park, Florida.

There were 3 runner waves for traffic control. Each wave started with fireworks over the starting line. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

We had time to pickup our packets, return to the car, and then make our way to the starting line. The race began and ended in the parking lot. There was a separate kids dash for the little ones at 8 am.

Since we'd never been to Legoland, our plan was to walk and take in the sights. The course took everyone through most of the park. I think there were more walkers than runners. Awards took place at 8:30 so there was lots of time to complete the 5K.

Brick Dash 5K Goodie Bags and Finish Line

Race Shirt for the Brick Dash 5K on October 12, 2019

Packets included a race shirt and bib. This year they move the race to October and tied it into the month-long Halloween #BrickOrTreat celebration. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

Brick Dash 5K participants received a backpack and medal.

Each racer got this cute-as-ever backpack. Publix handed out little flashlights with carabiner hooks. I've used it several times since the race. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

The post race party for the Brick Dash 5K included music, food, and awards.

The finish line fun was in the parking lot. There was a guided cool down session + awards + picture spot + goodies. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

Yep, we posed with the Legoland version of Dracula! (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

So Fruitty bar, banana, and powerade drink after the Brick Dash 5K in Orlando, FL.

Post race goodies included banana, granola bars, sports drink and an awesome So Fruitty Bar. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

This. Was. Delicious! I chose coconut and this bar was FULL of coconut. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

Legoland Orlando Brick Dash 5K

This was a fun race through a theme park. I had no idea Legoland was so large. The lego sculptures and decor are amazing. We ran through each area, plus the waterpark. I'm very happy we ran this race.

There were a couple of water stops, and lots of Halloween Lego characters ready and willing to pose for photos. The park staff cheered on the runners and kept us on course.

Part of the charm of this event was its small size. There's room to grow for sure, but I hope it doesn't get too big. The race is capped so everyone fits on the walkways in the park.

I also love that proceeds from the race went to Merlin's Magic Wand charity.