Please note - Due to construction and renovations being performed at the park the first half of 2025, we have been unable to secure a spring date for this year's race. There is a possibility of securing a fall date for 2025. Please check back in March to see if a fall 2025 date was secured. Thanks!

When:

TBD 

Start Times:

5K - Saturday, 6:00 PM

Half Marathon - Sunday, 7:30 AM;  

Race Venue:  

Silver Springs State Park, 1425 N.E. 58th Ave., Ocala, FL  34470

Distances:

Half Marathon Trail Run (13.1 miles), 5K Trail Run (3.1 miles)  

Course:

Loop course on the scenic Trails of Silver Springs. 

Maps: 

5K Course Map

Half Marathon Course Map

*Maps are subject to change. Weather dependant. 

Amenities:

Awesome commemorative shirt, unique finisher medal, accurately measured and well-marked course, chip timing with awards three deep in five-year age groups for both events, great post-race food & drinks, & more. 

Florida Springs Running Series:

The Silver Springs Half Marathon & 5K is part of the new Florida Springs Running Series.  Watch for more details on the series very soon!

Awards:

Half & 5K - Top three overall, top masters, and the top three in each division, male and female (10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, etc.)

Volunteers:

Be part of all the excitement at one of Sommer Sport's events. Whether you have just a couple of hours to spare or the entire day, your help will make a difference. Grab a bunch of friends, family, or co-workers and create a team to staff one of the water stations located along the course. Positions are available to fit any schedule. 

Event Timetable*:

* Subject to Change

 Saturday,  TBD

4:00pm - 6:00pm     Packet Pick-up at Silver Springs

6:00pm    START of 5K Run

 Sunday, TBD

6:00am - 7:30am    Packet Pick-up at Silver Springs

7:30am  START of Half Marathon