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Withlacoochee Forest Trail Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USApr 18, 202742.195km · 21.1km · 10km
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Race date in 190 days
Apr 18, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Hernando · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km
Entry fee
$80Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenSun, May 3, 2026 ~ Thu, April 15, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
Withlacoochee Forest Trail Marathon race photo
Wknight94 talk · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Withlacoochee Forest Trail Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

A trail race through the heart of Withlacoochee State Forest.

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.

Withlacoochee Forest Trail Marathon 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.

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 Withlacoochee Forest Trail Marathon — 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.

Marathon

Entry cost $80

until Apr 15, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $65

until Apr 15, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $50

until Apr 15, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

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

RACE WEEK

Withlacoochee Forest Trail Marathon course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
EventStart
Marathon42.195km07:00
Half21.0975km08:00
10K10km08:30
City center · not the start line

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

START

Two Mile Prairie Tract

Bear Head Hammock Recreational Area, Hernando, FL

The race offers Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K events.

The start time is 7:00 a.m. local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 22°C (72°F)
Hot race — plan fluids and electrolytes

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Withlacoochee Forest Trail Marathon 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

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNone — no train/subway/bus service to venue

Source · checked Aug 23, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

None — no train/subway/bus service to venue

Start/finish is at Bear Head Hammock Recreational Area, 7112 N. Lecanto Hwy/CR 491, Hernando, FL, within the Withlacoochee State Forest.

Rural forest trailhead with no public transit access. Per prior edition (2026, held Sun 19 Apr 2026) — the 2027 date is not yet confirmed; the race typically runs the third Sunday of April.

Map

Getting to the finish

None — no train/subway/bus service to venue

Same rural trailhead location as the start; no transit access.

Map
Source · checked Aug 23, 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.

A defining feature of this race is that it has no advance online registration and accepts only race-day on-site entries.

According to the organizer, registration opens 1 hour before the start,

and the race-day Entry fee are around $85 for the marathon, $65 for the half marathon, and $55 for the 10K;

payment by cash, check, or Venmo is accepted.

Start times are staggered by event: the marathon starts at 7:00 AM,

the half marathon at 8:00 AM, and the 10K at 8:30 AM, while course remains open until 2:30 PM.

The race uses horseback and hiking trails in the Two-Mile Prairie section of Withlacoochee State Forest near Hernando,

so trail running shoes and a handheld for water are recommended.

Times are local to Hernando. 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.

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

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

Wild Florida Wildlife Park Admission Ticket, Orlando

$17

View on Klook

Orlando Urban Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Paradise Tour

$67

View on Klook

Paddleboarding or Clear Kayaking Experience with Dogs in Orlando

$67

View on Klook

2-Hour Clear Kayak & Paddleboard Rental in Orlando

$50

View on Klook

Date Night LED Clear Kayaking or Paddleboarding Experience in Orlando

$82

View on Klook

Sunset Clear Kayaking or Clear Paddleboarding Experience in Orlando

$67

View on Klook

2-Hour Clear Kayak and Paddleboard Rental in Orlando

$83

View on Klook

What to see in Hernando after the race

Seeing Hernando with the medal on

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

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 map

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

Total cost and budget for Withlacoochee Forest Trail Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Withlacoochee Forest Trail Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Hernando runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Withlacoochee Forest Trail Marathon

FAQ
When does Withlacoochee Forest Trail Marathon 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, April 18, 2027 in Hernando, FL, United States.

How much is the Withlacoochee Forest Trail Marathon 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $80.

What distances does Withlacoochee Forest Trail Marathon 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K.

What time does Withlacoochee Forest Trail Marathon 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Withlacoochee Forest Trail Marathon 2027 start?

Two Mile Prairie Tract.

When does registration for Withlacoochee Forest Trail Marathon 2027 open?

Registration runs from Sun, May 3, 2026 to Thu, April 15, 2027.

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