Trail of Payne 10K
Gainesville, United States • 28 Mar 2026
Event details
The 2026 Trail of Payne is a trail running event on Saturday, March 28, 2026, held at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park near Gainesville, Florida. The event includes the following distances:
- 5k
- 10k
- 1 Mile Fun Run (fun run is not chip timed)
The 5k and 10k share a start and then split onto separate courses. The 5k uses Jacksons Gap Trail to Cones Dike as an out-and-back section.
Course, awards and registration
The 5k and 10k start at the Wauberg Lake picnic area and dock. The course is entirely on trails and mixed surfaces, including packed dirt, roots, grass, soft sand and possibly mud depending on recent weather. Trails vary in width and exposure, from winding and narrow to straight and wide, and from sunny open areas to shady, dense sections. The course for this year is new, with a different start and finish area from previous editions.
Age-group awards will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female in each 10-year bracket (U19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+). Top overall and masters trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female.
Listed registration prices are: Pre-registration - 5k $30, 10k $40, 1M $15; Registration - 5k $40, 10k $50, 1M $15; Day-of - 5k $50, 10k $60, 1M $15. Pre-registered participants are guaranteed a T-shirt. The fun run does not include a T-shirt but one may be added for $10.
Directions
The event address is 100 Savannah Blvd., Micanopy, FL 32667. From Gainesville, drive south on US-441 past both Lake Wauburg entrances, then turn left into Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and follow signs to race parking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.