Painted Horse Urban Ultra

Ocala, United States • 21 Feb 2026

Event overview

The Painted Horse Urban Ultra takes place on February 21, 2026, in Ocala, FL, with a listed location at 1 SE Broadway St. The event is presented as a self-supported urban adventure run rather than a timed race. The route is a loop instead of point-to-point and is navigation heavy. Organizers state there is no time limit and that race day registration is available.

Distances, route features and challenges

  • 55k
  • 25k

The longer route is described as about 55k and visits roughly 40 painted horse art installations. The 25k option follows a different route that overlaps some intersections with the 55k and visits at least 25 painted horses. The event is framed as an adventure, sightseeing trip, and scavenger hunt; participants should expect to navigate using turn-by-turn directions. There may be occasional water drops and special treats, but the event is not intended to be fully supported. A race book is available.

An associated multi-event challenge requires entry in three events and has two levels: a Full Challenge (Skunk Ape's Revenge 60k, Painted Horse 55k, Swan's Song 30k) and a Partial Challenge (Skunk Ape 30k, Painted Horse 25k, Swan's Song 30k). Completing the Full Challenge is noted to earn a buckle; an extra fee applies for challenge entries. The event is organized by the crew from the Where's the Finish? Podcast. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

55 km
55k
25 km
25k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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