Painted Horse Urban Ultra
Ocala, United States • 21 Feb 2026
Painted Horse Urban Ultra : Ocala, FL, Feb 21, 2026
The Painted Horse Urban Ultra takes place in Ocala, Florida, on Feb 21, 2026. The event offers the following distances:
- 55k - loop route, visits about 40 painted horses
- 25k - different route, sees at least 25 painted horses
Event format and features
The event is a self-supported urban adventure run. It is described as not a race and is navigation heavy, with turn-by-turn directions provided. The format combines running, sightseeing, and a scavenger-hunt element. There is no time limit for completing the course. Participants should expect limited support; there may be some water drops and special treats, but the event is not fully supported. Race day registration is available.
The painted horses are public artworks first commissioned in 2000 for a project called Horse Fever, with additional horses added for the 20th anniversary. The sculptures are placed across Marion County, with the largest concentration in Downtown Ocala. The event route does not visit all horses; a map shows many horses that lie outside the course.
The event is organized by the Where's the Finish? Podcast. The race book is available for participants. Registration closes the day before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.