Swamp Forest Trail Run
Tallahassee, FL
Sat, Jan 9, 2027
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Saturday, January 9th, 2027
4000 N Meridian Rd, Tallahassee FL
About this race
Swamp Forest Trail Run
Date: Saturday, January 9, 2027
Race Start: 8:00 AM
Join Gulf Winds Track Club for the 13th Annual Swamp Forest Trail Run on Saturday, January 9, 2027, at Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park. The annual event offers runners a chance to complete a one-loop Quarter Marathon (6.8 mi), two-loop Half Marathon (13.6 mi), or three-loop 20-Mile Challenge (20.4 mi).
Registration
- Opens: October 1.
- Race Shirt: December 15 (Noon) is the last day to register to receive a race shirt.
- Event Limit: This event is limited to 150 runners: sign up early to guarantee your spot!
About the Course
The course consists of beautiful rolling terrain on both single-track and multi-use trails. The Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park Trail is comprised of three main loops: Swamp Forest, Coon Bottom, and Oak Hammock, along with several connecting trails. The course connects these trails into a 6.8-mile loop.
- Swamp Forest Loop: Runs next to a seepage basin swamp and a profusion of ferns, passes ephemeral ponds, and a Beech-Magnolia forest.
- Coon Bottom Loop: Runs beside a clear sand-bottom seepage stream in many places, passing through Beech-Magnolia and Spruce Pine forests.
- Oak Hammock Loop: Runs near the shore of Lake Jackson where deer can often be seen.
- Creek Forest Trail: Encircles a seepage stream, curves around an ephemeral pond, with patches of Giant Cane and Arundinaria gigantea along the path.
Course Cut-off
The cut-off time for this event is 1:00 PM. This will give runners five hours to complete the 20-Mile Challenge. If you do not finish your second loop totaling 13.6 miles within 3.5 hours, you may not continue and will be awarded the half marathon finish time.
Packet Pick
Saturday morning at the race from 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM. We encourage everyone to make any attempt possible to pick up your packet early so we can start the race on time.
Race History
Read about the 2020 run and view past years results:
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Jan 8 – 10, 2027.
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