Hot August Night Trail Race

🌙 Hot August Night Trail Race

Hot August Night Trail Race is a 5 mile, 10 mile, or 20 mile night trail race in the Citrus Tract of the Withlacoochee Forest. Join us under the stars and take in the natural beauty and magic of the forest at night.

The race starts and ends in Holder Mine, Inverness, FL.

Headlamps/Flashlights: REQUIRED during the race. Dress in bright colors and use your creativity to make your outfits "lit."

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• Course Markings: The course will be marked with reflective pins and glow sticks.
• Trail Conditions: It is entirely on single-track trails, packed sand or pine-needle covered with gentle ups-and-downs.
• Timing: At the completion of each loop, participants should cross the timing mat.
• Packet Pickup: Begins at 5pm and continues until 7:25pm.

20 Mile Race start: 6pm. Runners must begin 2nd loop by 8:30pm. 2 X 10 mile loops.

10 Mile Race start: 7pm 1 X 10 mile loop.

5 Mile Race start: 7:30pm 1 X 5 mile loop.

Check-in will start 45 minutes prior to the start of the event you are registered for. The course closes for all distances at 11:00 pm.

💧 Aid Stations

• 5-mile loop: There will be a hydration station on-course (approx 2.4 miles).
• Aid Stations: An aid station at the finish line, and a post-race picnic.
• 10-mile loop: There will be a hydration station & staffed aid station on-course.
• Finisher Medals: Every finisher earns a handcrafted medal.

Bring a camp chair and stick around after the race to celebrate your accomplishments!

⛺ Camping

• Available Sites: There are RV and tent sites available in the Holder Mine Campground.
• Booking: Book a campsite.