Scrub Jay Races

Event Overview

Join us for the 27th annual 5K and Scramble 10K Trail Runs. The 5K and 10K utilize different starts and courses! Everything pre-and post-race is in the vicinity of the Nature Center at Lake Osprey: parking, packet pick up, starts, finish and post race.

Course Information

• Course Features: The Scrub Jay 5K is a more road-runner-friendly course with some bumps and tree roots, particularly the last portion on the Green Trail with nature’s roots and ruts and a section of about 400 meters in "sugar sand."
• Technical Challenge: The Scrub Jay Scramble 10K is a challenging, technical trail course using pedestrian underpasses and overpasses designed for experienced trail runners.
• Dog and Stroller Policy: Due to the nature of the course, dogs and strollers are prohibited on the courses during the event.
• Course Maps: Check out the detailed description and map of the Scrub Jay 5K and the Scrub Jay Scramble 10K.

Registration Details

Your registration includes a custom finisher's medal for all finishers and a post-race featuring hot dogs (veggie dogs on request), fruit, and other snacks. Participants will receive a custom race shirt as long as supplies last.

• Shirt Size Selection: Race shirt sizes will be in the online inventory and size selection available only while supplies last.
• Shirt Pickup Policy: Any race shirts not picked up by the close of packet pickup race morning will be forfeited.
• Timing: 5K and Scramble 10K are gun start with a chip-timed finish, with results available on site and texted or emailed if you opt in during registration.
• Awards: Overall and category awards for 5K and 10K participants, including Youth Overall (14 & under) and senior categories up to Veteran Grandmasters (70+).

Awards & Recognition

• 5K Age Group Awards: 3-deep in 9 & under, 10-12, 13-14 and 5-year increments 15-19 to 90 & over.
• Scramble 10K Age Group Awards: 3-deep 14 & under and 5-year increments 15-19 to 80 & over.

Registration Discounts

Young runners receive special registration pricing compliments of the Friends of Oscar Scherer Park (applied automatically during checkout). Members of the Friends of Oscar Scherer Park can email for a discount coupon code. Members in good standing of local running and triathlon clubs with membership on RunSignUp will have their club membership discount applied automatically during registration.

Event Date & Location

The Scrub Jay Races will take place on January 23, 2027, at Oscar Scherer State Park, Osprey, FL.

More Information

For more details, visit the official race page.