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.

🔦 Race Requirements

• Headlamps/Flashlights: REQUIRED during the race.
• Outfit Suggestions: 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 Type: 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.

⏱️ Start Times

• 20 Mile Race: Starts at 6pm. Runners must begin the 2nd loop by 8:30pm with 2 X 10 mile loops.
• 10 Mile Race: Starts at 7pm with 1 X 10 mile loop.
• 5 Mile Race: Starts at 7:30pm with 1 X 5 mile loop.
• Course Closure: All distances close at 11:00 pm.

🚰 Aid Stations

• 5-mile loop: Hydration station at approx 2.4 miles, aid station at finish line, and post-race picnic.
• 10-mile loop: Hydration station & staffed aid station on-course, another aid station at finish line, and post-race picnic.
• 20-mile loop: Two 10-mile loops!
• Celebration: Bring a camp chair and stick around after the race to celebrate your accomplishments! Every finisher earns a handcrafted medal.

🏕️ Camping

There are RV and tent sites available in the Holder Mine Campground. Book a campsite.

🔗 More Information

You can find more details and register for the race at the following link: Hot August Night Trail Race.