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Sufferfest on Section 4

Name: Sufferfest on Section 4
Start: 2025-08-09
End: 2025-08-09
Location: Middleburg

Middleburg, United States • 9 Aug 2025

Sufferfest on Section 4 is a challenging 5-hour endurance event held in Middleburg, Florida, along the technical and hilly Section 4 of the Pioneer Trail. Participants run, walk, or hike as many out-and-back loops as possible on a roughly 2.5-mile single-track trail featuring switchbacks and scenic overlooks of Black Creek. The event embraces Florida’s heat and humidity, providing a tough heat-training experience.

While self-supported, aid stations with cold water, electrolytes, and pickle juice are available midway. Limited to 35-40 participants due to parking and trail constraints, the event encourages carpooling and donations to support trail maintenance. Awards include entries to future trail races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Florida Middleburg

Race information

Website Registration

5 mi

Section 4 Out and Back Loop (~5 Miles)

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

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