Lake Apopka Scenic Trail
Apopka, United States • 15 Feb 2026
Event overview
The AdventHealth Lake Apopka Scenic Trail event takes place on February 15, 2026 at Magnolia Park, 2929 Binion Road, Apopka, FL. The event offers three live distances and a virtual option.
- 30K
- 8 Mile
- 5K
Courses, surfaces and logistics
The 30K is described as an 18.6 mile route along the Lake Apopka Loop Trail that starts and finishes at Magnolia Park. The 8 Mile and 5K are out-and-back courses on the Lake Apopka North Shore trail; the 8 Mile reaches the historic Lake Apopka Pumphouse. Trail surfaces include hard-packed limestone, packed lime rock or clay, pavement, grass, dirt and occasional gravel.
This is a cupless event. Participants must carry their own hydration (water pack or handheld bottle). The 30K has hydration/refueling stations at approximately mile 3, 7.3, 11.7, 14.7 and 17.1. The 8 Mile has hydration stations about every 2 miles.
The course closes at 12:45 pm. 30K entrants must be able to maintain a pace of 17:45 minutes per mile or faster to meet the cutoff. Minimum age for the 30K is 16; there is no minimum age for the 8 Mile and 5K.
Amenities, awards and beneficiary
All participants receive a long-sleeved mesh technical shirt and a finisher medal. Post-race food includes bananas, chips, granola bars, cookies, sodas and Gatorade. Awards are given to top overall finishers, masters and five-year age-group placings. A portion of each entry fee benefits Friends of the Green Mountain Scenic Byway (FGMSB). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.