Guana 50K and 12K Trail Races
Ponte Vedra Beach, United States • 7 Dec 2025
Guana 50K and 12K Trail Races
The event takes place on December 7, 2025 at the Guana Research Reserve in South Ponte Vedra (Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL). It is organized by JTC Running in association with 1st Place Sports and lists GTMNERR as a charity partner. The event shows 88 participants registered.
Distances offered:
- 50K individual
- 50K team (2x25K)
- 12K
Course, logistics and awards
The 50K uses a 7.75-mile clockwise loop that begins and ends at the trailhead. The trail is mostly hard-packed with several oak tree roots to navigate and is about 90% shaded. The 12K start line is moved forward on the trail to create the 12K distance. Time limits are: 9 hours for the 50K, 7 hours for the 2x25K format, and 3 hours for the 12K.
Packet pickup is on race day only at the start/finish area. All entrants receive a running hat; finishers in each race receive finisher shirts. A post-race awards ceremony will be held at the Reef Restaurant on A1A (4100 Coastal Hwy St, Augustine, FL 32084). Parking inside the reserve is $3.00 per vehicle; use the southernmost entrance just north of the Exxon gas station. Race photos are posted online after the event. No refunds, deferrals, or transfers are offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.