Hot August Night Trail Race
Inverness, United States • 8 Aug 2026
The Hot August Night Trail Race is a night-time running event held in the Citrus Tract of the Withlacoochee Forest. The course is situated at the Holder Mine Campground in Inverness, Florida. Participants navigate single-track trails composed of packed sand or surfaces covered in pine needles, featuring occasional gentle elevations. The event offers three distinct distance options: - **5 Miles**: A single 5-mile loop. - **10 Miles**: A single 10-mile loop. - **20 Miles**: Two 10-mile loops. Due to the evening setting, all participants must use a headlamp or flashlight during the race.
The course is marked for visibility using reflective pins and glow sticks. For the **20 Mile** distance, runners must begin their second loop by 8:30 pm. All course distances close at 11:00 pm. Support is provided through various aid stations.
The **5 Mile** loop includes a hydration station at approximately 2.4 miles. The **10 Mile** loop features both a hydration station and a staffed aid station on the course. All participants have access to an aid station at the finish line and a post-race picnic.
Finishers receive a handcrafted medal. On-site accommodation is available through RV and tent sites at the Holder Mine Campground. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.