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Coo-Wah-Chobee 50k-25k-5k race photo

Coo-Wah-Chobee 50k-25k-5k

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Coo-Wah-Chobee 50k-25k-5k race photo
Coo-Wah-Chobee 50k-25k-5k race photo
Venice
US
Dayna Barnes · CC BY-SA 3.0Yinzer1 · CC BY-SA 4.0JJBers · CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date in 115 days
Jan 30, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Venice · 50km
Entry fee
$45Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Thu, January 28, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
Coo-Wah-Chobee 50k-25k-5k race photo
Dayna Barnes · CC BY-SA 3.0
Coo-Wah-Chobee 50k-25k-5k race photo
Yinzer1 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Coo-Wah-Chobee 50k-25k-5k race photo
JJBers · CC BY-SA 4.0
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Coo-Wah-Chobee 50k-25k-5k — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The event is in its 3rd year and includes 50k, 25k, and 5k divisions.

A loop course.

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.

Coo-Wah-Chobee 50k-25k-5k 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.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

Full recap

Skunk Ape Events · Full recap

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Coo-Wah-Chobee 50k-25k-5k — 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.

5K

Entry cost $45

until Oct 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Coo-Wah-Chobee 50k-25k-5k 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
EventStart
Ultra08:00
5K5km08:00
Other25km08:00
START

1800 Mabry Carlton Pkwy, Venice, FL

Carlton Preserve

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Single loop (combination of single-track and dual-track)

The event includes 50K, 25K, 5K ADULT, and 5K YOUTH races.

Course is a loop course that returns to the starting point.

Organizer
RunFluent
Typical race-season temperature: around 17°C (63°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth
Course type
Single loop (combination of single-track and dual-track)

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Coo-Wah-Chobee 50k-25k-5k 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

Mabry Carlton Jr. Memorial Reserve (Carlton Preserve), 1800 Mabry Carlton Pkwy, Venice, FL, a large rural nature preserve with no identified public transit service.

Single-loop course through the 25,000-acre Carlton Reserve, mixing single-track and dual-track trail through wetlands and dry prairie.

Remote nature preserve venue in Sarasota County near Venice, FL — no public transit, car access only.

Getting to the finish

Same as start — single-loop course finishes where it starts.

No transit-relevant detail found.

More details

No organizer-run shuttle found.

Stations & transport near the venue

Venice, FL has no dedicated transit smart card system;

local Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) buses run on cash/exact-fare only.

This is a rural trail venue, so a rental car is the practical way to reach the start.

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.

This race is held at Carlton Reserve in Venice, Florida, and is organized by RunFluent, a company specializing in running events.

It is run on a single-loop course with a mix of singletrack and doubletrack, and offers four events: 50km, 25km, 5km, and Youth 5km.

The organizer states that there is no refund policy.

The explanation is that the received Entry fee is used immediately for race preparation costs,

and if a participant is unable to race, RunFluent will apply Entry fee toward a different future event it hosts.

Finishers receive Wicked Skin brand swag and awards.

Times are local to Venice. 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.

Hotels near the Coo-Wah-Chobee 50k-25k-5k start line in Venice

Hotels that make race morning easy

4 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

3 experiences

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

Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Venice 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 Venice.

Total cost and budget for Coo-Wah-Chobee 50k-25k-5k

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Coo-Wah-Chobee 50k-25k-5k

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Venice runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Coo-Wah-Chobee 50k-25k-5k

FAQ
When does Coo-Wah-Chobee 50k-25k-5k 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, January 30, 2027 in Venice, FL, United States.

How much is the Coo-Wah-Chobee 50k-25k-5k 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $45.

What distances does Coo-Wah-Chobee 50k-25k-5k 2027 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Coo-Wah-Chobee 50k-25k-5k 2027 start?

The race starts at 08:00.

Where does Coo-Wah-Chobee 50k-25k-5k 2027 start?

1800 Mabry Carlton Pkwy, Venice, FL.

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