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Name: Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic
Start: 2025-12-13
End: 2025-12-13
Location: Crawfordville

Crawfordville, United States • 13 Dec 2025

Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic (TUDC) : December 13, 2025

The Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic is a road race held for its 44th year at Wakulla Springs State Park, about 15 miles south of Tallahassee, Florida. The event takes place at 550 Wakulla Park Dr, Crawfordville, FL 32327. Distances offered include:

50 Mile (Bill Hillison 50 Miler)
50K (Bill Hillison 50K)
Marathon (Manatee Marathon)
Marathon - Rucking Division (added in 2025)

Registration for the event closes on December 8, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Race details

The marathon course is USATF certified and will be eligible as a Boston qualifying race. The event uses a paved 10 km loop course that is certified and sanctioned. Entrants must be at least 16 years old. All finishers receive a medal. Awards are given to top overall male and female finishers, plus top masters and top grandmasters in each race. Proceeds support local running activities and the Friends of Wakulla Springs organization. The event provides on-course aid and volunteer support. The race web presence includes course maps for the 50K/50M and the marathon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Florida Crawfordville

Race information

Website

50 mi

50 Mile

50 km

50k

Marathon

Manatee Marathon

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

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1 mi

5 km

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Tallahassee

Mud Run / Obstacle Run

1 mi

5 km

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