Hot August Night Trail Race

Hot August Night Trail Race

Join us on 2026-08-08 at Holder Mine Campground, Inverness, FL for the Hot August Night Trail Race, featuring 5 mile, 10 mile, and 20 mile night trail races in the Citrus Tract of the Withlacoochee Forest. Experience the natural beauty and magic of the forest under the stars.

Race Information

• Location: 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".
• Course: The course will be marked with reflective pins and glow sticks. It is entirely on single-track trails with packed sand or pine-needle covered surfaces, featuring some gentle ups-and-downs.
• Timing: Participants should cross the timing mat at the completion of each loop.

Event Schedule

• Packet Pickup: Begins at 5pm and continues until 7:25pm.
• 20 Mile Race: Start time is 6pm. Runners must begin the 2nd loop by 8:30pm (2 X 10 mile loops).
• 10 Mile Race: Start time is 7pm (1 X 10 mile loop).
• 5 Mile Race: Start time is 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: Hydration station on-course (approx 2.4 miles), aid station at the finish line, and a post-race picnic.
• 10-mile loop: Hydration station & staffed aid station on-course, another aid station at the finish line, and a post-race picnic.
• 20-mile loop: Two 10-mile loops!
• Finisher Medals: Every finisher earns a handcrafted medal. Bring a camp chair to celebrate your accomplishments after the race!

Camping Options

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

Registration

For more details and to register for the event, please visit here.