Painted Horse Urban Ultra

Ocala, United States • 21 Feb 2026

Event overview

The Painted Horse Urban Ultra is an urban, self-supported adventure run in Ocala, Florida. It is presented as an adventure and scavenger hunt rather than a competitive race. The event uses a loop course rather than a point-to-point route. The organizer describes the event as navigation heavy and without a time limit.

Distances

  • 55k
  • 25k

Course and support

The 55k route passes roughly 40 painted horse installations placed around Marion County, with the largest concentration in Downtown Ocala. The 25k option follows a different route that intersects the 55k course in places and visits at least 25 painted horses. The event is mostly unsupported; there may be some water drops and occasional treats but participants should plan to be largely self-sufficient. A race book is available for detailed route and navigation information. Race day registration is offered.

Additional notes

The event is organized by the Where's the Finish? Podcast team. There is an optional multi-race challenge that combines this event with two other urban races; the challenge has full and partial levels and includes commemorative items for finishers. 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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