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2025 Trail of Payne 5k, 10K & 1 Mile Fun Run

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Payne's Prairie State Park, Gainesville FL

Saturday, March 29th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ 2025 Trail of Payne 5k, 10K & 1 Mile Fun Run

This years 13th annual Trail of Payne will have a 5k, 10K and a 1 Mile Fun Run (fun run is not chip timed) option at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. This is a pure trail race you wont want to miss! This run promises to be one of the most unique in the area, so take advantage of our beautiful state park during and after the race. 5K and 10K will share a start and then split off on their own unique course. This is a completely new course, so if you have run before, we will be starting and finishing in a different area.

🌳 Race Details

  • Start Location: Wauberg Lake picnic area and dock.
  • Course Features: Dirt roads, trails with packed dirt, roots, grass, soft sand, and a bit of mud.
  • 5K Course: Jacksons Gap Trail to Cones Dike for turnaround.
  • 10K Course: Similar trails to previous races but in reverse.

👟 Registration Information

  • Pre-Registration Price (before Feb 28, 2025): 5k - $30, 10k - $40, 1M - $15
  • Registration (March 1st - March 28th): 5k - $40, 10k - $50, 1M - $15
  • Day of Registration: 5k - $50, 10k - $60, 1M - $15
  • T-Shirt Guarantee: Only those who Pre-Register are guaranteed a T-Shirt.

🏆 Awards

  • Age Group Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male and Female in each 10 year age bracket: U19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
  • Top Awards: Trophies for Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Masters Male and Female.
  • Fun Run: T-shirts not included, but available for $10.
  • Volunteer Opportunities: If you would like to Volunteer at this years race, please email for more information.

🗺️ Directions

Drive south on 441 out of Gainesville. Continue on 441 past both entrances to Lake Wauburg. Just beyond the south entrance to Lake Wauburg turn left into Paynes Prarie Preserve State Park. Follow signs to race parking.

100 Savannah Blvd. Micanopy, Fl 32667

🌧️ Weather Advisory

Bring your friends and get ready to go off-road: we're gonna get dirty! This race has the potential to be very muddy depending on weather leading up to the event.

🔗 More Information

For further details, please visit the race page: 2025 Trail of Payne Race Info.

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