In the Woods 50K

Event overview

In the Woods 30A 50K is scheduled for February 21, 2026, and is presented by Dune Lakes Private Wealth Advisors. The event starts and finishes at the Point Washington State Forest Eastern Lake Trailhead in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Race options are: 50K solo, 2-person relay, and 3-person relay. The 50K course is three laps totaling 31.07 miles.

• Lap 1: 10.50 miles
• Lap 2: 10.17 miles
• Lap 3: 10.40 miles

In the 2-person relay one team member runs one lap and the other runs two laps. In the 3-person relay each runner completes one lap.

Course, logistics and awards

The course leads immediately into pine forest and includes mostly dirt and sand trail, some sand-only sections, gravel road, and several creek crossings over wood bridges. Runners should expect tree roots, rocks, standing water, mud, fallen trees, and sandy sections. There is a 9.5 hour course time limit.

Registered participants receive a trucker hat and all finishers receive a finisher’s medal. Awards are given to the top three men’s and top three women’s solo finishers, the top three teams in each relay division, and first-place solo finishers in each age group. Solo runners who finish the 50K in under four hours receive the "U4 Club" award. Packet pick-up is Friday, February 20, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Fleet Feet Inlet Beach (11299 US Hwy 98 E, Inlet Beach, FL). If the event is cancelled, refunds are not issued; swag and medals can be picked up at Fleet Feet Inlet Beach. Participants are asked to wear bright clothing due to hunting season in the state forest. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.