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Whispering Pines

Name: Whispering Pines
Start: 2025-02-01
End: 2025-02-01
Location: Inverness

Inverness, United States • 1 Feb 2025

Whispering Pines is a community-focused running event taking place in Inverness, FL, designed for participants of all ages and abilities. The event features a 5-mile trail loop that is open for 12 hours, allowing participants to run or walk as many laps as they wish. The atmosphere is laid-back and social, with an emphasis on fun and camaraderie.

The event is free, relying on donations to cover costs, and any surplus funds will be donated to the park. An aid station will provide refreshments, and participants are encouraged to bring additional snacks to share. Finisher awards are given to those who complete at least two loops. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Florida Inverness

Race information

Website Registration

5 mi

5-Mile Loop

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

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