Withlacoochee Trail Marathon

Holder, United States • 19 Apr 2026

Event overview

The Withlacoochee Trail Marathon takes place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Two Mile Prairie Tract - Bear Head Hammock Recreational Area in Hernando (Lecanto), Florida. The races are held on hiking and horse trails within the Two Mile Prairie Tract of the Withlacoochee Forest. Every registered runner receives a cotton t-shirt and a race bib. Every finisher receives a finisher award; the top three male and female finishers in each distance receive a handcrafted award.

Distances

  • Marathon - 2 x 13.1 mile loops
  • Half Marathon - 1 x 13.1 mile loop
  • 10K - modified loop

Course services and logistics

There are three aid stations stocked with water, electrolyte sports drink, soda, pickles, chips, and PB&J. Aid stations are approximately every 5 miles, and each participant must carry a handheld, waist pack, or hydration pack. Bib pickup and on-site registration begin one hour before the race starts. The race organizer has reserved the equestrian campground at Bear Head Hammock for primitive camping; the campground has no water or power. Runners may set up tents, car camp, or boondock an RV using a generator on Saturday between 3 pm and 7 pm.

Other information

A1 Ultra Events does not offer refunds. Registered runners may choose a rollover credit equal to 75% of the entry fee toward the following year; this option is available until seven days before the race. Several motels are listed within about 8–17 miles of the venue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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