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Guana 50K and 12K Trail Races

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Guana 50K and 12K Trail Races race photoPonte Vedra Beach
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Craig ONeal at https://www.flickr.com/photos/craigoneal/ · CC BY-SA 2.0Tony Santana, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Public domain
Race date in 52 days
Dec 6, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Ponte Vedra Beach · 50km
Entry fee
$50.14Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sun, December 6, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 15, 2026
Guana 50K and 12K Trail Races race photo
Craig ONeal at https://www.flickr.com/photos/craigoneal/ · CC BY-SA 2.0
Guana 50K and 12K Trail Races race photo
Tony Santana, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Public domain
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Guana 50K and 12K Trail Races — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The 50K follows a clockwise 7.75-mile loop course starting at the trail entrance.

The trail is packed dirt, with exposed oak roots in places, and 90% of course is shaded.

For the 12K, start line is moved farther into the trail to adjust the distance.

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.

Guana 50K and 12K Trail Races runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

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

Race reports: 1
MercedesFinish time 6h49m
“Everyone was so supportive.”

Mercedes struggled with mud, roots and an extended course at the Guana 50-kilometer race. With help from her husband and other runners, she finished her first ultra in 6 hours 49 minutes and won the women's masters category.

Read the original on runswimbiketeach

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 Guana 50K and 12K Trail Races — 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.

Ultra

Entry cost $50.14

50K Individual · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

12K Individual

Entry cost $34.09

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

2X25K Team Member

Entry cost $98.28

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform Race Roster

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Guana 50K and 12K Trail Races course map and elevation

Your 50km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
Time limit9 hours
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50K: 9 hours · 2x25K: 7 hours · 12K: 3 hours

EventStartTime limit
Ultra08:009h
Other12km13:003h
Other25km10:007h
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

Guana Tolomato Matanzas NERR, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

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The 50K Individual and 12K Individual events are held together.

Start line is located in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, with an 8:00 a.m. local start.

Course is a loop course that finishes where it starts.

Field size
Sold out for 3 consecutive years
Typical race-season temperature: around 17°C (62°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Guana 50K and 12K Trail Races 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 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Available only in the start/finish area on race day
Available only in the start/finish area on race day

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo transit station nearby
  • Transit cardPonte Vedra Beach's Guana Reserve is a rural coastal venue near Jacksonville with no dedicated transit card…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No transit station nearby

Start/finish is the trailhead at Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (both 50K and 12K start/finish here, loop course). Enter via the southernmost reserve entrance just north of the Exxon gas station on A1A; parking inside the reserve is $3. Remote coastal nature reserve on A1A north of St.

Augustine; nearest transit hub is Jacksonville (JTA buses), roughly 25 miles away with no route serving the reserve. Car access required.

$3 per vehicle; use the south entrance of the preserve (north of the Exxon gas station).

Map

Getting to the finish

No transit station nearby

Same trailhead as start (loop course), 50K starts 8:00am, 12K starts 1:00pm.

Map

Transit card

Ponte Vedra Beach's Guana Reserve is a rural coastal venue near Jacksonville with no dedicated transit card system. Car access is required; no transit fare information applies here.

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 available online through Race Roster, and in-person registration is also offered at the 1st Place Sports store in St. Augustine.

Entry fees increase in stages as race day approaches, following the early-bird period.

The event reportedly sold out for three consecutive years, so runners who want to participate should register early.

BIB and race-packet pickup is available only on race day in the start/finish area;

there is no early pickup.

Time limits are 9 hours for the 50K, 7 hours for the 2x25K two-person team relay, and 3 hours for the 12K.

Parking costs $3 per vehicle inside the preserve, and vehicles must enter through the southernmost entrance north of the Exxon station.

The awards ceremony is held at 3:00 p.m. on race day at Reef Restaurant in St. Augustine.

Times are local to Ponte Vedra Beach. 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.

Hampton Inn Jacksonville/Ponte Vedra Beach-Mayo Clinic Area

Hotel · 2.1km

8.7/10(392)
View on Booking.com

Atlantic Shores Getaway Steps From Jax Beach Private House Pet Friendly Near To The Mayo Clinic - Unf - Tpc Sawgrass - Convention Center - Shopping Malls - Under 3 Hours From Disney

House · 2.5km

6.6/10(19)
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Ponte Vedra Beach Family Home: 2 Mi to Beaches!

Accommodation · 695m

9.8/10(5)
View on Booking.com

Beachside snowbird escape with fenced yard & washer/dryer - walk to beach access

Accommodation · 2.8km

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Hotels near the Guana 50K and 12K Trail Races start line in Ponte Vedra Beach

Hotels that make race morning easy

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

Hampton Inn Jacksonville/Ponte Vedra Beach-Mayo Clinic Area

Hotel · 2.1km

8.7/10(392)
View on Booking.com

Atlantic Shores Getaway Steps From Jax Beach Private House Pet Friendly Near To The Mayo Clinic - Unf - Tpc Sawgrass - Convention Center - Shopping Malls - Under 3 Hours From Disney

House · 2.5km

6.6/10(19)
View on Booking.com

Ponte Vedra Beach Family Home: 2 Mi to Beaches!

Accommodation · 695m

9.8/10(5)
View on Booking.com

Beachside snowbird escape with fenced yard & washer/dryer - walk to beach access

Accommodation · 2.8km

View on Booking.com

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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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 Ponte Vedra Beach with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Ponte Vedra Beach.

Total cost and budget for Guana 50K and 12K Trail Races

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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Runner stories and questions about Guana 50K and 12K Trail Races

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
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Ponte Vedra Beach runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Guana 50K and 12K Trail Races

FAQ
When does Guana 50K and 12K Trail Races 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sun, December 6, 2026 in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States.

How much is the Guana 50K and 12K Trail Races 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $50.14.

What is the time limit for Guana 50K and 12K Trail Races 2026?

50K: 9 hours · 2x25K: 7 hours · 12K: 3 hours.

What distances does Guana 50K and 12K Trail Races 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Guana 50K and 12K Trail Races 2026 start?

The race starts at 08:00.

Where does Guana 50K and 12K Trail Races 2026 start?

Guana Tolomato Matanzas NERR, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

What is the Guana 50K and 12K Trail Races 2026 course like?

The 50K Individual and 12K Individual events are held together.

Start line is located in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, with an 8:00 a.m. local start.

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