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Angry Tortoise 25K/50K

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USFeb 20, 202750km
Race date in 138 days
Feb 20, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Bryceville · 50km
Entry fee
$60Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sat, February 20, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 5, 2026
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Angry Tortoise 25K/50K — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Marking its 14th anniversary, it is held in the flat woods of Cary State Forest outside Jacksonville.

The events are 25K and 50K.

The flat course follows forest roads with well-stocked aid stations,

and the time limit is a generous 8 hours, making it a good choice for a first trail or ultra race.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Angry Tortoise 25K/50K runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 1
Jean Schubert
“I love being in the woods, taking in the fresh air and ever-changing sights.”

The runner chose the Angry Tortoise 25km as a longest-distance challenge and bought a forest permit to preview the course. Annual participation brought enjoyment of dirt paths, forest scenery and friendly aid stations.

Read the original on JTC Running · The Starting Line

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Angry Tortoise 25K/50K — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Registration platform UltraSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Angry Tortoise 25K/50K course map and elevation

The 50km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
Time limit8 hours
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8 hours (25K and 50K)

START · FINISH

7465 Pavilion Rd, Bryceville, FL

Cary State Forest

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Flat forest-road course; 2 laps for the 50K and 1 lap for the 25K

Located in Cary State Forest near Jacksonville, outside Bryceville, Florida, the Angry Tortoise 25K/50K is a trail race through flat pine flatwoods terrain.

Course consists entirely of Forest Service-owned forest roads rather than paved surfaces,

and some sections reportedly have deep rutting that requires watching your footing.

The 50K is structured as two laps of four radiating segments (roughly 5-8km each) branching out from a central aid station,

while the 25K covers these segments just once.

Thanks to its flat course with almost no elevation change and generous aid support,

it's often cited as a good introductory course for runners taking on their first trail or ultra race.

The 2027 race marks its 14th anniversary.

With a generous 8-hour time limit, a post-race lunch, and free hot showers in the restrooms near the start/finish,

it's known for taking care of runners' comfort even after they finish.

Typical race-season temperature: around 13°C (56°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers
Course type
Flat forest-road course; 2 laps for the 50K and 1 lap for the 25K

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Lunch provided after completion

Free hot shower in restrooms near start/finish

Where and when to collect your Angry Tortoise 25K/50K race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet pickup information has not yet been announced.
For small trail races, race-morning on-site pickup is common; check the registration page announcement for details.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No transit station nearby

Start/finish at a central aid station/camp area in Cary State Forest, Bryceville, FL, on the outskirts of Jacksonville;

camp area is about a 2-minute walk from start/finish.

Remote state forest venue west of Jacksonville;

no public transit access, car required.

Getting to the finish

No transit station nearby

Same central aid station location as start.

More details

No organizer shuttle service found

Stations & transport near the venue

Bryceville, FL is a rural Nassau County community near Jacksonville with no dedicated transit card system.

This is a car-access trail venue.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Registration is done through UltraSignup, and the time limit for both the 25K and 50K is 8 hours.

Awards go to the overall top 3 as well as Masters (40-49), Grandmasters (50-69),

and Senior Grandmasters (70+) categories for both men and women, and finishers receive lunch.

Since the course is entirely forest roads, trail shoes are recommended, and caution is advised as some sections reportedly have deep rutting.

The restrooms at the start/finish in Cary State Forest offer free hot showers.

Times are local to Bryceville. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Time for you, before and after the finish

1 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Bryceville with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Bryceville.

Total cost and budget for Angry Tortoise 25K/50K

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Angry Tortoise 25K/50K

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Bryceville runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Angry Tortoise 25K/50K

FAQ
When does Angry Tortoise 25K/50K 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, February 20, 2027 in Bryceville, FL, United States.

How much is the Angry Tortoise 25K/50K 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $60.

What is the time limit for Angry Tortoise 25K/50K 2027?

8 hours (25K and 50K).

What distances does Angry Tortoise 25K/50K 2027 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Angry Tortoise 25K/50K 2027 start?

The race starts at 08:00.

Where does Angry Tortoise 25K/50K 2027 start?

7465 Pavilion Rd, Bryceville, FL.

Where does Angry Tortoise 25K/50K 2027 finish?

7465 Pavilion Rd, Bryceville, FL (Cary State Forest).

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