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Saturday, February 13th, 2027
Magnolia Park, Apopka FL
Ultra · Half · 5K
58–77°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2026
52–76°F
dry
2025
70–87°F
dry
2024
55–71°F
dry
2023
48–69°F
dry
2022
57–72°F
rain
2021
68–77°F
rain
2020
70–85°F
dry
2019
51–68°F
rain
2018
67–82°F
dry
2017
61–79°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Experience nature and wildlife in this exciting 30K, Half Marathon, 8 Mile, and 5K trail run that meanders along Lake Apopka's shoreline!
About Lake Apopka
- Location: 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Orlando, Florida.
- Size: Third-largest lake in the state of Florida.
- Wildlife: A haven for bird-watching, wildlife photographers, and nature lovers.
- Trail: The Lake Apopka Loop Trail covers more than 20 miles along the lake’s edge.
Race Details
- Start/Finish: All events start and finish at Magnolia Park in Apopka.
- Trail Conditions: Mostly hard-packed limestone, with areas of grass, dirt, and gravel.
- Wildlife Safety: This will be a cupless event: participants must bring a water pack or handheld water bottle.
- Hydration Stations: Four hydration stations along the routes with water and snacks.
Race Options
30K Trail Run
18.6 mile out and back course with hydration stations along the route.
13.1 Mile Trail Run
New for 2027, the Half Marathon course is an out and back course on the Lake Apopka Loop Trail.
8 Mile Run
The 8-mile run is an out and back course to the Historic Pumphouse on the Lake Apopka North Shore trail.
8 Miler Course Map
5K Run
The 5K run is an out-and-back run along the Lake Apopka North Shore trail.
5K Course Map
Swag & Awards
- Participant Gear: Long-sleeved mesh tech shirt and finishers medal for all participants.
- Awards: Overall awards to the top 3 males & females in each distance and master winners.
- Age Group Awards: In 5-year increments (10-14, 15-19, 20-24, etc.).
Post-Race Food
Refueling never got so easy! Tons of salty snacks and warm food will be ready for you when you cross the finish line. Our food tent will be stocked with bananas, chips, granola bars, cookies, sodas, Gatorade, and much much more!
More Information
For more details and registration, visit the official race page.
Course map
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