Withlacoochee Trail Marathon
Holder, United States • 19 Apr 2026
Event overview
The Withlacoochee Trail Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Two Mile Prairie Tract - Bear Head Hammock Recreational Area near Lecanto, FL. Distances offered:
- Marathon - two 13.1-mile loops
- Half Marathon - one 13.1-mile loop
- 10K - modified loop
Every registered participant receives a cotton t-shirt, a race bib, and post-race food. Participants who complete any distance receive a finisher award; the top three male and top three female finishers in each distance receive specially handcrafted awards.
Course and logistics
All events use hiking and horse trails inside the Two Mile Prairie Tract of the Withlacoochee Forest. The marathon consists of two 13.1-mile loops; the half marathon is a single 13.1-mile loop; the 10K is a modified loop. There are three aid stations stocked with water, electrolyte sports drinks, soda, pickles, chips, and PB&J. Aid stations are approximately every 5 miles. Every participant must carry a handheld, waist pack, or hydration pack. Bib pickup takes place on race day, with registration opening one hour before the start.
Camping and nearby lodging
The event organizer has reserved the equestrian campground for primitive camping; there is no water or power at the site. Tents, car camping, and RV boondock camping are allowed; generator use is permitted on Saturday between 3 pm and 7 pm. Nearby lodging examples include the Gator Den Motel (Dunnellon, 8 miles) and Quality Inn Conference Center at Citrus Hills (Hernando, 9 miles). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.