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Gator Dash Trail Run

Name: Gator Dash Trail Run
Start: 2027-02-28
End: 2027-02-28
Location: Jennings State Forest

Jennings State Forest, United States • 28 Feb 2027

Gator Dash Trail Run

Gator Dash Trail Run is a Spartan Trail event held at Diamond D Ranch near Jacksonville, Florida. The event is part of a weekend program that also features Spartan obstacle course races and options for spectators.

The trail course has minimal elevation gain and many non technical sections, which can allow faster running early in the season. The route also contains some tricky ankle biting terrain and stretches that are likely to be muddy, reflecting typical Florida conditions.

Event information provided for participants includes arrival and heat details, race day documents, volunteer opportunities, and lodging guidance. Team entries are available and can lock runners into the same start time when tickets are purchased together. The organizer offers discounts for qualifying US military personnel, law enforcement, firefighters, first responders, and certain government employees through an affiliation verification system.

Distances and event types listed for the weekend include:

Trail 10K
Trail Half Marathon
Spectators

Additional events nearby are scheduled on adjacent days as part of the Jacksonville Spartan event weekend. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Florida Jennings State Forest

Race information

Website Registration

Half Marathon

Spartan Trail Half Marathon

10 km

Spartan Trail 10k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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