Withlacoochee Trail Marathon
Holder, United States • 19 Apr 2026
Withlacoochee Trail Marathon
The Withlacoochee Trail Marathon takes place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Two Mile Prairie Tract - Bear Head Hammock Recreational Area near Lecanto / Hernando, FL. The event includes a Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K held on hiking and horse trails within the Withlacoochee Forest. Every registered runner receives a cotton t-shirt and post-race food.
Course and event details
- Marathon - two 13.1-mile loops
- Half Marathon - one 13.1-mile loop
- 10K - modified loop
Bib pickup is held on race day; registration opens one hour before the race. The course will stay open until 2:00 pm for all distances. Three aid stations are placed roughly every five miles and provide water, electrolyte sports drinks, soda, pickles, chips, and PB&J. Participants must carry a handheld, waist pack, or hydration pack.
Post-race awards include a finisher award for every completer and specially handcrafted awards for the top three males and females in each distance. The Bear Head Hammock equestrian campground is reserved for runners and offers primitive camping without water or power; tent, car camping, or RV boondocking with a generator is allowed on Saturday (3 pm - 7 pm). A rollover credit option provides a 75% credit toward the following year if requested up to seven days before the race. Local motel options are listed by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.