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Jacks 50K/24k/12k Trail Race

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOct 25, 202650km
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Race date in 9 days
Oct 25, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Palm Coast · 50km
Entry fee
$145From the 2025 edition
Status
ClosedTBD ~ Thu, October 22, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 16, 2026
Jacks 50K/24k/12k Trail Race race photo
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Jacks 50K/24k/12k Trail Race — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

A shaded course right next to the Atlantic, with 95% of the course on singletrack.

After the start, runners spread out on a short gravel section before entering the 7.66-mile Malacompra Greenway Trail.

The 12K runs one lap, the 24K runs two laps, and the 50K runs four laps, with an additional 0.42-mile section on the first lap.

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.

Jacks 50K/24k/12k Trail Race 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.

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

Jesse Kokotek · Full recap

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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 Jacks 50K/24k/12k Trail Race — 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.

From the 2025 edition
Next edition entry

Entry dates for the next edition haven't been announced yet

Ultra

Entry cost $145

until Oct 22, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

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

RACE WEEK

Jacks 50K/24k/12k Trail Race course map and elevation

Your 50km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:30
Time limit3 hours
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12k 3 hours / 24k 6 hours / 50k 9 hours

EventStartTime limit
Ultra50km08:309h
12K12km08:303h
24K24km08:306h
START

5645 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast, FL

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Shady singletrack next to the Atlantic Ocean (Mala Compra Greenway) 7.66 mile loop — 1 lap of 12K, 2 laps of 24K, and 4 laps of 50K.

The first approximately 2 miles are hard-packed dirt singletrack, with switchbacks and straight sections winding through palm scrub.

The following 1.5 miles pass around sulfur springs and become more difficult, with steep climbs, short descents, sharp turns, and rocky sections.

The course then continues through gently rolling switchbacks.

There are two aid stations per loop.

The main aid station at the start of each loop provides Skratch electrolyte drink, water, soda, fruit, packaged snacks, and more.

A second aid station with the same selection is located midway through the course.

Field size
125 participants
Typical race-season temperature: around 23°C (74°F)
Hot race — plan fluids and electrolytes

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Where and when to collect your Jacks 50K/24k/12k Trail Race 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

This is the Jax 50K trail race in Palm Coast, and packet-collection information is not publicly available.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startHammock Community Center, 79 Mala Compra Rd, Palm Coast, FL — no public transit
  • Getting to the finishNear the coast at the Mala Compra Greenway Trail area (finish festivities described as being next to the ocean, close to N. Oceanshore Blvd · A1A, Palm Coast, FL)
  • Transit cardPalm Coast, Florida is a small coastal town with no dedicated transit card system; this is a car-access venue.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Hammock Community Center, 79 Mala Compra Rd, Palm Coast, FL — no public transit

Runners park at the Hammock Community Center and along Mala Compra Road, with volunteers assisting. Course runs on the Mala Compra Greenway Trail.

No public transit; car access only. Per web search (raceraves.com, racethread.com, jacks50k.com content surfaced via search — official site could not be directly fetched).

Rural/coastal community park area, no public transit.

Map

Getting to the finish

Near the coast at the Mala Compra Greenway Trail area (finish festivities described as being next to the ocean, close to N. Oceanshore Blvd / A1A, Palm Coast, FL)

Finish festivities held near the beach

Map

Transit card

Palm Coast, Florida is a small coastal town with no dedicated transit card system; this is a car-access venue. Visitors should rent a car, as there is no relevant public transit for reaching the race site.

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.

Time limit has time limits of 3 hours for the 12K, 6 hours for the 24K, and 9 hours for the 50K.

All three distances use multiple laps of the same loop, making it easier to plan your pacing.

Times are local to Palm Coast. 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.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Highlights Orlando Tour

$80

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Orlando｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from Orlando Executive Airport

$72

View on Klook

Hotels near the Jacks 50K/24k/12k Trail Race start line in Palm Coast

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.

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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.

Orlando｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from Orlando Executive Airport

$72

View on Klook

Orlando｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from Orlando International Airport

$38

View on Klook

Dolphin Manatee Kayak Or Paddle Board Tour in Titusville

$76

View on Klook

Bioluminescence Clear Kayak Or Paddleboard Tour in Titusville

$76

View on Klook

Comb Jelly Bioluminescence Kayak Paddleboard Tour in Titusville

$76

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Kiwanis Island Park Half-Day Small-Group Kayaking Tour

$76

View on Klook

What to see in Palm Coast after the race

Seeing Palm Coast with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Highlights Orlando Tour

$80

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

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Palm Coast.

Total cost and budget for Jacks 50K/24k/12k Trail Race

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Jacks 50K/24k/12k Trail Race

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Palm Coast runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Jacks 50K/24k/12k Trail Race

FAQ
When does Jacks 50K/24k/12k Trail Race 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sun, October 25, 2026 in Palm Coast, FL, United States.

What is the time limit for Jacks 50K/24k/12k Trail Race 2026?

12k 3 hours / 24k 6 hours / 50k 9 hours.

What distances does Jacks 50K/24k/12k Trail Race 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Jacks 50K/24k/12k Trail Race 2026 start?

The race starts at 08:30.

Where does Jacks 50K/24k/12k Trail Race 2026 start?

5645 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast, FL.

What is the Jacks 50K/24k/12k Trail Race 2026 course like?

The first approximately 2 miles are hard-packed dirt singletrack, with switchbacks and straight sections winding through palm scrub.

The following 1.5 miles pass around sulfur springs and become more difficult, with steep climbs, short descents, sharp turns, and rocky sections.

The course then continues through…

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