Croom Fools Run 50M
Brooksville, United States • 4 Apr 2026
Event details
The Croom Fools Run takes place in Withlacoochee State Forest near Brooksville, Florida on April 4, 2026. This is the 30th annual running of the event. The race field is limited to 250 entrants, with a separate limit of 125 for the 16 Mile race. Registration closes on Thu, Apr 2.
Distances
- 50 Mile - 3 loops of the 16-mile main loop
- 50K - 2 loops of the 16-mile main loop
- 16 Mile - 1 loop (the main 16-mile loop)
Course and race services
The course follows the Croom Hiking Trail through long leaf pines, scrub oak-covered hills, creek bottoms, and cypress ponds. There are three water stops/aid stations along the 16-mile loop. This yields approximately 12 aid stops for the 50 Mile, 8 for the 50K, and 3 for the 16 Mile. Aid stations offer water, sports drink, gels, and some food. Because the course is looped, 50M and 50K runners pass the main staging area during the race and can access drop bags. Packet pickup is available the night before and on race morning. All pre-registered runners receive a full-color short-sleeved tech shirt. Finisher awards are given to every participant, and overall and masters awards are presented by gender for each distance. A post-race picnic includes burgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, chips, fruit, and cookies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.