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AdventHealth Lake Apopka Scenic Trail 30K Run, Pumphouse 8 Miler & 5K
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AdventHealth Lake Apopka Scenic Trail 30K Run, Pumphouse 8 Miler & 5K

Experience nature and wildlife in this exciting trail run that meanders along Lake Apopka's shoreline!  Runners have 3 distances to select from.

Event date: 2/15/2026 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM Export event

A RUNNING ADVENTURE LIKE NO OTHER! Experience nature and wildlife in this exciting 30K, 8 Mile, and 5K trail run that meanders along Lake Apopka's shoreline! 

WHEN: Sunday, February 15, 2026Click to Register

START TIME: 30K - 7:00am; 8 Miler - 7:15am; 5K - 7:30am 

START LOCATION:  Magnolia Park, 2929 Binion Road, Apopka, FL 32703

FINISH LOCATION: All events finish at Magnolia Park, 2929 Binion Road, Apopka, FL 32703

30K COURSE: The 30K course is an 18.6 mile run along the Lake Apopka Loop Trail. This year the run starts and finishes at Magnolia Park in Apopka. The majority of the trail is packed lime rock or clay. 

 

8 MILER & 5K COURSE:  Scenic, out, and back courses on a hard-packed trail along Lake Apopka's Northshore. The 8-mile course takes runners to the historic Lake Apopka Pump House and back.

8 Miler Course Map

5K Course Map

ELIGIBILITY: The minimum age to run the 30K is 16.  There are no minimum age requirements for the 8 Miler & 5K.   

CUT-OFF TIME: The course closes at 12:45 pm.  All 30K participants must be able to maintain a 17:45 minute pacer per mile or faster to meet this cutoff time. 

REGISTRATION:  

AMENITIES: 

Each participant will receive a long-sleeved mesh technical T-shirt and other goodies.  All finishers will receive a cool custom finisher medal (the 2024 shirt and medal are pictured below).  Of course, you'll receive all the other great amenities that you expect from a Sommer Sports event including a well-marked and safe course, quality results, and great post-event food.

AWARDS: 

Custom awards will be presented to the top three overall individual finishers, top masters finisher, and the top three finishers in each five year age group, male and female, for all three event distances. 

EVENT SUPPORT: 

The Lake Apopka Scenic Trail 30K is a fully supported event. All aid stations are cup-free, disposable cups WILL NOT be provided. Runners should bring their own hydration system or drink bottles with them during the run.  Hydration and refueling stations will be located at mile 3, mile 7.3, mile 11.7, mile 14.7, and mile 17.1 along the course.  Roving medical personnel will travel the course from start to finish.  

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. Click here to learn more!

Event Timetable*:

* Subject to Change

Packet Pickup Information:

Saturday, February 14, 2026

2:00 PM- 4:00 PM at Magnolia Park- 2929 S. Binion Rd, Apopka FL 32703

Sunday, February 15, 2026

6:00 AM to 7:25 AM Packet pick-up at Magnolia Park- 2929 S. Binion Rd, Apopka FL 32703

7:00 am - 30K START (At Magnolia Park)

7:15 am - 8 MILER START (At Magnolia Park)

7:30 am - 5K START (At Magnolia Park)

EVENT BENEFICIARY: A portion of each entry fee goes to the Friends of the Green Mountain Scenic Byway (FGMSB), a 501(C) 3 nonprofit organization.  

Apopka Loop Trail Details

The Lake Apopka Loop Trail covers more than 20 miles, providing hiking and biking opportunities along and in close proximity to the Lake Apopka shoreline. Currently it is just a point to point trail, but is expected to circumnavigate Lake Apopka in the future. Lake Apopka North Shore offers extraordinary opportunities to view Florida Wildlife. It is one of the top three birding areas for the entire state. 

RESOURCES:

St. Johns River Water Management District - Lake Apopka North Shore

Friends of Lake Apopka

Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive Facebook Page

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