Operation Outdoor Freedom Trailfest

Operation Outdoor Freedom Trailfest

Operation Outdoor Freedom Trailfest is a trail running event held on September 12, 2026, near Watercolor, Florida. The start line is at the Eastern Lake Trailhead off Highway 395. The event evolved from the Patriot's Run & Paddle, first held in 2020, and since 2025 it has partnered with Operation Outdoor Freedom.

Courses run on forest trails that are maintained and marked by the Forest Department; routes will also be marked on race day. Distances offered:

• 5K follows the yellow loop
• 10K follows the yellow perimeter, adds the red loop, then returns to yellow
• 10 Mile follows yellow and red perimeters and adds the orange loop

All registered runners receive a shirt and a finishers medal. Runners registered by August 28 are guaranteed a shirt; late registrants may receive remaining shirts but are not guaranteed official race swag. Awards are given to 1st through 3rd overall male and female in each race, plus first place male and female in the listed age groups: 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

Packet pickup is scheduled the day before at Fleet Feet Inlet Beach in Inlet Beach, Florida. The organizers will donate a portion of proceeds to Operation Outdoor Freedom. Rotorhead 30A Racing reserves the right to refuse any participant. If the event is cancelled due to weather, refunds will not be issued; runners may collect swag and medals at Fleet Feet Inlet Beach. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.