Wekiwa Springs Trail Run Festival

Experience nature and wildlife with your choice of a 12/24 hour Ultra.

Registration is now open!

Central Florida's first Ultra Trail Running Festival is finally here! Join us for the Inaugural Wekiwa Springs Ultra 12/24 hour trail run on January 3-5th, 2025. The race will take you through 3.2 miles of the beautiful lush Wekiwa Springs trails. The course offers scenic views, wildlife spotting, and shade! We are taking over the Youth Camp~ be prepared for all of the fun! When you are not running, you can enjoy making smores by the campfire, listening to live music, or watching a movie at the amphitheater. 

Race Options:

12-Hour Trail Run: Runners will start at 7:15 AM and have until 7:15 PM to run as many complete laps as possible. 

24-Hour Trail Run: Runners will start at 7:30 AM and have until 7:30 AM to run as many complete laps as possible. 

24- Hour Relay Teams: Teams may have up to 5 members. Teams will start at 7:40 AM and have until 7:40 AM to run as many complete laps as possible.  Runners decide how many loops they want to complete. Teams may switch runners whenever and as often as your team strategy dictates. All exchanges must take place at the finish line. 

Aid Stations:

Two aid stations will be available along the course. One at the start/finish line area and one at the halfway point. Stations will be stocked with hydration, first aid, fun snacks, and electrolytes. 

Course Map

Amenities:

All participants will receive a long-sleeved cotton shirt, wooden finisher medal, complimentary pasta dinner on Friday night, and a commemorative race metal sign to proudly display on your wall of achievements!

Individual Awards:

Awards will be given to the top 3 males and females in the 12 & 24-hour events. Awards are based on the completed lap total, not the overall pace. 

Relay Team Awards:

Awards will be given to the top 3 teams. Awards are based on the completed lap total, not the overall pace. 

Event Timeline: *subject to change

Friday, January 2, 2026

Pasta Dinner - 6:00 PM at the Dining Hall

Packet Pickup - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Dining Hall

Saturday, January 3, 2026

Packet Pickup - 6:15 AM - 7:00 AM at the Recreation Hall

Breakfast - 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM at the Dining Hall (meal ticket required)

12 Hour Start Time - 7:15 AM

24 Hour Start Time - 7:30 AM

Relay Start Time - 7:40 AM

Lunch - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the Dining Hall (meal ticket required)Dinner - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Dining Hall (meal ticket required)

12 Hour Finish Time - 7:15 PM

Sunday, January 4, 2026

Breakfast - 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM at the Dining Hall (meal ticket required)

24 Hour Finish Time - 7:30 AMRelay Finish Time - 7:40 AM

Camp Closes- 11:00 AM