The Florida Run - Colt Creek State Park
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Colt Creek State Park Trail Run
The event on April 17, 2027 is a chip timed trail race held at Colt Creek State Park near Lakeland, Florida. It offers three measured distances on mostly flat, runnable trails through pine forest and around lakes. The race is part of the 2027 trail series and is listed as a UTMB Index qualifier.
Distances
- 5K : 3.18 miles, 104 ft elevation gain, 1 aid station, 1 restroom
- 10K : 6.28 miles, 180 ft elevation gain, 2 aid stations, 1 restroom
- Half Marathon : 13.13 miles, 330 ft elevation gain, 5 aid stations, 3 restrooms
Aid stations are placed approximately every 2.5 miles; some will be self-serve and some staffed by volunteers. The half marathon includes specific on-course nutrition at miles 5, 7.5 and 10. On-course restrooms are available at listed mile points for each distance. Post-race food and participant medallions are provided, and official chip timing records finish times.
Awards include overall male and female podiums, masters categories, age-group prizes across standard brackets, and team awards for fastest teams and largest teams in combined distances. Parking fees collected at the park go directly to Colt Creek State Park and day passes are single use. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
