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Croom Trail 50 Mile Fool Run

Name: Croom Trail 50 Mile Fool Run
Start: 2025-04-05
End: 2025-04-05
Location: Brooksville

Brooksville, United States • 5 Apr 2025

The Croom Trail 50 Mile Fool Run is an annual trail running event held in Brooksville, Florida, featuring three race distances: a 50-mile run, a 50K run, and a 16-mile run. The course consists of scenic loops through the Croom Hiking Trail, showcasing the beauty of central Florida's longleaf pines and cypress ponds. This year marks the 29th edition of the event, which includes full-color tech t-shirts and top-finisher awards. Runners can expect well-stocked aid stations and a festive post-race feast. Registration is limited to 250 participants, making early sign-up essential for those looking to join this exciting challenge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Florida Brooksville

Race information

Website Registration

50 mi

50 Mile

50 km

50k

16 mi

16 Mile

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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