Florida · Saturday, January 3, 2026
The Croom Zoom is a 10 miles, 20 miles, 50k, and ultra event held on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Hot August Night Trail Race is a 5 mile, 10 mile, or 20 mile night trail race in the Citrus Tract of the Withlacoochee Forest. Join us under the stars and take in the natural beauty and magic of the forest at night.
The race starts and ends in Holder Mine, Inverness, FL.
Headlamps/Flashlights are REQUIRED during the race. Dress in bright colors and use your creativity to make your outfits "lit"
Race Details:
The course will be marked with reflective pins and glow sticks. It is entirely on single-track trails. The trails wind through the woods and are packed sand or pine-needle covered, with some gentle ups-and-downs. At the completion of each loop, participants should cross the timing mat.
Packet Pickup: Begins at 5pm and continues until 7:25pm.
20 Mile Race start: 6pm. Runners must begin 2nd loop by 8:30pm. 2 X 10 mile loops.
10 Mile Race start: 7pm 1 X 10 mile loop.
5 Mile Race start: 7:30pm 1 X 5 mile loop.
Check-in will start 45 minutes prior to the start of the event you are registered for. The course closes for all distances at 11:00 pm.
Aid Stations:
5-mile loop: There will be a hydration station on-course (approx 2.4 miles), an aid station at the finish line, and a post-race picnic.
10-mile loop: There will be a hydration station & staffed aid station on-course, another aid station available at the finish line, and a post-race picnic.
20-mile loop: Two 10-mile loops!
Bring a camp chair and stick around after the race to celebrate your accomplishments! Every finisher earns a handcrafted medal.
Camping:
There are RV and tent sites available in the Holder Mine Campground. - Book a campsite.
Home of the Southeast's Oldest 50K Trail Run The John Holmes Trail Run is enjoying its 34th running in 2026. The John Holmes Trail Run is the Southeast's Oldest 50K Trail Run. This race has it all - fantastic course, tech shirts, great awards, delicious post race feast, and a wonderful crew of volunteers. Details Croom Hiking Trail through central Florida’s long leaf pines, scrub oak covered hills, past creek bottoms & cypress ponds. All races start and finish at the Tucker Hill Fire Tower. There will be a 3:00pm cut off.50K starts at 7:00am, 16 mile and 9 mile runs start at 8:00am.Race will take place rain or shine.Registration fees are non-refundable. Event's current local time: 4:39 AM ET
Race Details 🎵 The Long Play – Florida’s Best Single Loop Trail Race! 🌿Get ready for 33⅓ miles of single‑track bliss through the wild and beautiful Croom Tract of the Withlacoochee State Forest! The Long Play is named for classic LP records that spin at 33⅓ RPM - and this race delivers that same timeless vibe: smooth, steady, and unforgettable. Not up for the full LP? No worries! There are half-marathon and 6K distances. Every distance starts and finishes at the Ridge Manor Trailhead and winds along the Withlacoochee River before diving deep into rarely‑traveled forest paths. Held annually on the first Saturday of March, this race is a true Florida trail-running classic - uniquely challenging, beautifully rugged, and endlessly memorable.Lace up, Drop the needle and SAY YES to The Long Play.🕖 Start Times:🎶 33.3M – 7:00 AM🎶 Half Marathon – 9:00 AM🎶 6K – 9:30 AM(Race day packet pickup begins 1 hour before each start.)🏁 Course open until 5:30 PM🎽 Course Info:One epic loo
p for all distancesTrail marked with trail tape and the occasional sign33.3M: 5 aid stations (2 are hit twice), 2 hydration-only stops, 2 drop bags allowedHalf Marathon: 1 aid station6K: No aid, but finish-line refreshments!📌 Course GPX Files: LP33.3 GPX FileHalf Marathon GPX File6K GPX File💧Aid Stations:LP 33.3 = MM 5.8 (drop bag), MM 11, MM 18.5 (drop bag), MM 25.5, MM 28.2 (drop bag) - H2O MM 13.5 & MM 21.3LP Half Marathon = MM 6.2, MM 8 🏅 All Finishers Get:Finisher Medal - handcrafted by Wicked Skins AthleticsA Vinyl RecordTop 3 M/F in each distance get special awards!🪑 Stick around for the post-race picnic — bring a chair or blanket, grab some grub, and cheer on your fellow trail runners!📍 Don’t miss your chance to experience this legendary race in one of Florida’s most scenic spots.🛌Local Hotels:Days Inn Brooksville Quality Inn Brooksville Microtel Inn Brooksville Rollover Policy A1 Ultra Events does not have a refund policy. However, registered runners can earn a "rollover cred
it". The rollover credit option is a 75% credit towards the following year. (Available until 7 days before the race.) Participants who choose this option need to re-register for the race the following year and their credit will be waiting at checkout. The order edit screen can be accessed via the Edit link in your registration history. Event's current local time: 5:22 AM ET