Croom Fools Run 50M/50K/16M

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

Race Details Location: Holder Mine Campground, 4399 Trail 10, Inverness, FLDate: Sunday, May 23, 2027PLEASE NOTE: Due to our son's wedding, the 2027 race is NOT over Memorial Weekend. Please plan accordingly!Get ready to Sweat, Swat, n' Swear your way through the beautiful trails in Inverness, FL! This year’s race features a scenic, yet grueling, single-loop course - using the A, B, and C loops of the Citrus Tract in the Withlacoochee State Forest.Race Start Times:50K – 6:30 AM25K – 7:30 AM10M – 8:00 AMAll races start and finish at Holder Mine Campground.Packet Pickup:Saturday, May 23: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PMSunday, May 24: 5:15 AM – 8:00 AMLocation: Holder Mine Campground, 4399 Trail 10, Inverness, FLCourse Info:All distances are single-loop courses.Trails will be marked with orange and pink tape, plus occasional signage.The cut-off time for all races is 4:30 PM.Updated course maps have been posted on our website.GPX and CalTopo links can be found on our website.

https://a1ultraevents.wordpress.com/Aid & Hydration Stations:3 Full Aid Stations (food & drinks every 8–9 miles)2 Hydration Stations (water only)Aid Station Supplies Include: Water, GU Roctane, soda, pickle juice, chips, PB&J, fruit, iceImportant: All runners must carry a hydration method (handheld, waist pack, or vest). It will be HOT — proper hydration is critical.Drop Bags:Drop bag location is AS 2. 50K runners will hit this aid station at MM 14.2 & 27.6. Please label your bag with your name.Use small bags or coolers only. Volunteers will transport all gear — keep it light!Drop bags will only be returned to the finish line twice during the race. While you wait for your bag to be returned, grab a chair, a beverage, and cheer on your fellow runners!Post-Race Fun:Every finisher earns a custom finisher's award. After you cross the line, kick back with your fellow trail warriors at our post-race picnic. Bring a camp chair, a smile, and your best trail tales.Whether you’re tackling 10 miles or

the full 50K, the Sweat, Swat, n' Swear delivers an unforgettable day in the sun. Aid Stations 50K: AS 1 = MM6.9, AS 2 = MM 14.2, AS 3 = MM 22.5, AS 2 (second time) MM 27.6. H2O = MM 11.2 & 18.625K: AS 1 = MM 5.1, AS 2 = 12.4. H20 = MM 9.410M: AS 1 = MM 5.4 Camping Camping in Holder Mine Campground is available through Reserve America. The reservations can be made over the phone or online.Reserve America: 1-877-879-3859 Location Holder Mine Campground, 4399 Trail 10, Inverness, FL 34452Directions:From Tampa area:I-75 N to exit 293 - Blanton Rd. (Keep right to merge onto Blanton Rd)From Blanton Rd - slight right onto Lake Iola RdContinue onto County Rd 541/Spring Lake HwyTurn left onto US-98 NTurn right onto US-41 N/N Broad StSlight left onto Snow Memorial HwyContinue onto S Pleasant Grove RdTurn left onto Trail 10From Ocala area:I-75 S to exit 329 for FL-44W toward Inverness/WildwoodTurn right onto FL-44 W(signs for Inverness/Crystal River)Turn right onto US-41 N/US Hwy 41 SUS-41 N turns

slightly right and becomes W Main StTurn left onto Pleasant Grove RdTurn right onto Trail 10From The West Coast: (Be careful using GPS...you want to be sure you take the route that takes you on Stage Coach)FL-589 (Toll) or US 19 or US 98 SUS-98 S. to Citrus WayTurn Left onto Citrus WayTurn Right onto W Stage Coach TrailTurn Left onto S. Pleasant Grove Rd.Turn Left onto Trail 10 Rollover Policy A1 Ultra Events does not have a refund policy. However, registered runners can earn a "rollover credit". 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: 5:32 AM ET