Withlacoochee Trail Marathon

🏃‍♂️ COURSE INFORMATION

Experience trail running at its finest in the heart of the Withlacoochee State Forest. The Withlacoochee Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K take place on the hiking and equestrian trails within the Two Mile Prairie Tract, just outside Lecanto, FL.

Runners will travel through scenic sandhills, oak forests, and wet prairies, with frequent opportunities to spot local wildlife along the course. This is a true Florida trail running experience—beautiful, rugged, and memorable.

📏 Race Distances &: Course Details

• Marathon: 2 × 13.1-mile loops
• Half Marathon: 1 × 13.1-mile loop
• 10K: Modified loop course
• Terrain: All races are run on natural trail surfaces. Expect sand, roots, and varied terrain.

🎟️ Bib Pickup &: Registration

• Bib Pickup: Sunday, April 19
• Registration: Opens 1 hour before your race start time
• Included: Every registered runner receives a race bib and a cotton event t-shirt.

⏰ Start Times

• Marathon: 7:00 AM
• Half Marathon: 8:00 AM
• 10K: 8:30 AM
• Course Cutoff: All courses remain open until 2:00 PM for all distances.

💧 Aid Stations

There will be three fully stocked aid stations, approximately every 5 miles, offering: Water, Electrolyte sports drink, Soda, Pickle Juice, Chips, Fruit &: PB&:Js. Important: Due to the distance between aid stations, all participants must carry hydration, such as a handheld bottle, waist pack, or hydration vest or pack.

🎉 Post‑Race Celebration &: Awards

• Finisher's Award: All finishers receive a finisher's award for their distance
• Top Awards: The top 3 male and female finishers in each distance receive a specially handcrafted award.
• Food: After the race, grab a hot dog, set up a camp chair, and relax while cheering on fellow runners as they finish.

🏕️ Camping Information

Bear Head Hammock Recreational Area offers primitive camping in the equestrian campground. Please note:

• No Water or Power: No water or power hookups available
• Self-Sufficient: Plan to be fully self-sufficient
• Reserve Campground: The entire campground is reserved for race participants.

Camping Options:

• Tent Camping
• Car Camping
• RV “Boondock” Camping: Generators permitted

Campground access: Saturday, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

🏨 Local Motels/Hotels

• The Gator Den Motel, 12189 S Williams St, Dunnellon, FL 34432 - 8 miles
• Quality Inn Conference Center at Citrus Hills, 350 E Norvell Bryant Hwy, Hernando, FL 34442 - 9 miles
• WoodSpring Suites Inverness, 123 S Seminole Ave, Inverness, FL 34452 - 12 miles
• Central Motel, 721 US Hwy 41 S, Inverness, FL 34450 - 14 miles
• Econo Lodge, 2575 N NW US-19, Crystal River, FL 34428 - 17 miles

🔄 ROLL OVER POLICY

A1 Ultra Events does not have a refund policy. However, registered runners can earn a "rollover credit." The rollover credit option is a 75% credit towards the following year. (Available until 7 days before the race.) Participants who choose this option need to re-register for the race the following year and their credit will be waiting at checkout.

🔗 More Information

For further details, visit the official race page: Withlacoochee Trail Marathon.