Withlacoochee Forest Trail Marathon

Course Information

• Location: Experience trail running at its finest in the heart of the Withlacoochee State Forest.
• Race Options: The Withlacoochee Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K takes place on the hiking and equestrian trails within the Two Mile Prairie Tract, just outside Lecanto, FL.
• Scenery: Runners will travel through scenic sandhills, oak forests, and wet prairies, with frequent opportunities to spot local wildlife along the course.
• Trail Conditions: Please note: this is not a certified course, and it is 100% on unpaved trails.

Race Distances & Course Details

• Marathon: 2 × 13.1-mile loops
• Half Marathon: 1 × 13.1-mile loop
• 10K: Modified loop course
• Surface: All races are run on natural trail surfaces. Expect sand, roots, and varied terrain.

Bib Pickup & Registration

• Date: Bib Pickup on Sunday, April 18, 2027
• Time: Registration opens 1 hour before your race start time.

Start Times

• Marathon: 7:00 AM
• Half Marathon: 8:00 AM
• 10K: 8:30 AM
• Course Cutoff: All courses remain open until 2:30 PM for all distances.

Aid Stations

• Frequency: Three fully stocked aid stations, approximately every 5 miles.
• Offerings: Water, Electrolyte sports drink, Soda, Pickle Juice, Chips, Fruit & PB&Js.
• Important: Due to the distance between aid stations, all participants must carry hydration.

Post-Race Celebration & Awards

• Finisher's Award: All finishers receive a finisher's award for their distance.
• Top Finishers: The top 3 male and female finishers in each distance receive a specially handcrafted award.
• Food: After the race, grab a hot dog or burger, set up a camp chair, and relax while cheering on fellow runners.

Camping Information

• Location: Bear Head Hammock Recreational Area offers primitive camping in the equestrian campground.
• Self-Sufficient: No water or power hookups available: Plan to be fully self-sufficient.
• Reservation: The entire campground is reserved for race participants.
• Camping Options: Tent camping, Car camping, RV “boondock” camping (generators permitted).

Local Motels/Hotels

• The Gator Den Motel: 12189 S Williams St, Dunnellon, FL 34432 - 8 miles
• Quality Inn Conference Center: 350 E Norvell Bryant Hwy, Hernando, FL 34442 - 9 miles
• WoodSpring Suites Inverness: 123 S Seminole Ave, Inverness, FL 34452 - 12 miles
• Central Motel: 721 US Hwy 41 S, Inverness, FL 34450 - 14 miles
• Econo Lodge: 2575 N NW US-19, Crystal River, FL 34428 - 17 miles

Race URL

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