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This ain't your Mothers 50k & Trail Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USJan 31, 202750km

YouTube · Running On Sunshine

Race date in 107 days: Jan 31, 2027 Sun
City · Distance: Middleburg · 50km
Entry fee: $85Varies by event and entry period
Status: OpenTBD ~ Sat, January 30, 2027See how to enter ↗

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 16, 2026

About the race How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

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

Now in its 6th edition, the race features the 50k and trail full marathon.

The course runs through trails in northeast Florida, with organizers placing more emphasis on fun than seriousness.

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.

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

Running On Sunshine · 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 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.

Marathon

Entry cost $85

Trail Marathon · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Ultra

Entry cost $95

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

12K

Entry cost $55

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

7K

Entry cost $40

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform UltraSignup

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 50km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30

Event	Start	Time limit
Ultra	07:15	11h
Marathon42.195km	07:30	10h
Other7km	09:00	—
Other12km	08:30	—

not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Middleburg, FL

Start · Google Maps

FINISH

1335 Long Horn Rd, Middleburg, FL

Finish · Google Maps

The events are the 12K, 50K, Trail Marathon, and 7K.

The start takes place in Middleburg, FL, at 7:30 AM local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 6°C (42°F): Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

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 startRace is run on the Pioneer Trail system within Jennings State Forest.
Transit cardNo dedicated transit card system; the race is held on the Pioneer Trail within Jennings State Forest in…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Race is run on the Pioneer Trail system within Jennings State Forest. Rural state forest venue near Jacksonville, FL — no public transit access; car/rideshare only.

Getting to the finish

Same as start — trailhead-based start/finish.

Nearest lodging listed is Hampton Inn & Suites in Middleburg, ~10 miles from the race start; also car-dependent.

Map

Transit card

No dedicated transit card system; the race is held on the Pioneer Trail within Jennings State Forest in Middleburg, FL, a rural Clay County venue near Jacksonville with no public transit access. Car access only.

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.

The event takes place on the Pioneer Trail in Jennings State Forest near Middleburg, Florida.

Established in 2019, the trail is mostly singletrack and includes several waterfall and creek crossings.

Section 4, approximately 2.7 miles long, features unusually steep and technical climbs and descents for Florida.

The 50K starts at 7:15 a.m. from the Hampton Inn and Suites in Middleburg, about 10 miles from town (1735 Jeremiah St).

The race is cupless, so participants must bring a hydration vest or handheld bottle.

Aid stations are spaced approximately 2.5 to 3 miles apart and provide water and electrolyte drinks such as Tailwind and Skratch.

Registration is handled through the online platform UltraSignup.

Times are local to Middleburg. 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

View all →

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

SIT-DOWN TOURS1

Amelia Island: Sunset Paddle Tour - PADL Island

$74

View on GetYourGuide

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

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

Checklist Local eSIM · Trip.com Flight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelp Pace calculator

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RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Middleburg runners' room

FAQ

When does This ain't your Mothers 50k & Trail Marathon 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, January 31, 2027 in Middleburg, FL, United States.

How much is the This ain't your Mothers 50k & Trail Marathon 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $85.

What distances does This ain't your Mothers 50k & Trail Marathon 2027 offer?

Ultra.

What time does This ain't your Mothers 50k & Trail Marathon 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:30.

Where does This ain't your Mothers 50k & Trail Marathon 2027 start?

Middleburg, FL.

What is the This ain't your Mothers 50k & Trail Marathon 2027 course like?

The events are the 12K, 50K, Trail Marathon, and 7K.

The start takes place in Middleburg, FL, at 7:30 AM local time.

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This ain't your Mothers 50k & Trail Marathon

About This ain't your Mothers 50k & Trail Marathon — what makes it special

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

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run