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Wekiwa Springs Trail Run Festival

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

Event date: 1/3/2026 7:30 AM - 1/4/2026 12:00 AM Export event

Registration is filling FAST!

 

Join us for the 2nd Annual Wekiwa Springs Ultra 12/24 hour trail run on January 2-4th, 2026. 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:

6 Hour - Top 3 male and female

12 Hour - Top 3 male and female, top masters male and female, and top grand masters male and female

24 Hour - Top 5 male and female.

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 Snacks - 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM at the Dining Hall  

Start Time 12/24 HR - 7:30 AM

Start Time - 6 HR - 7:45 AM

 

Sunday, January 4, 2026

 

24 Hour Finish Time - 7:30 AM 

Camp Closes- 11:00 AM

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