Withlacoochee Trail Marathon
- Date:
- Sun, Apr 19, 2026 at 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Location:
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Two Mile Prairie Tract Bear Head
Citrus County, Florida
34442
United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps - Links:
- a1ultraevents.wordpress.com Register at runsignup.com
- Tags:
- 13.1 Miles 26.2 Miles 6.2 Miles Marathon Run Trail Ultra
COURSE INFORMATION:
Experience trail running at its finest in the heart of the Withlacoochee State Forest. The Withlacoochee Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K take place on the hiking and equestrian trails within the Two Mile Prairie Tract, just outside Lecanto, FL.
Runners will travel through scenic sandhills, oak forests, and wet prairies, with frequent opportunities to spot local wildlife along the course. This is a true Florida trail running experience—beautiful, rugged, and memorable.
Race Distances & Course Details:
Marathon: 2 × 13.1-mile loops
Half Marathon: 1 × 13.1-mile loop
10K: Modified loop course
All races are run on natural trail surfaces. Expect sand, roots, and varied terrain.
Bib Pickup & Registration:
Bib Pickup: Sunday, April 19
Registration opens 1 hour before your race start time
Every registered runner receives a race bib and a cotton event t-shirt.
Start Times:
Marathon: 7:00 AM
Half Marathon: 8:00 AM
10K: 8:30 AM
Course cutoff: All courses remain open until 2:00 PM for all distances.
Aid Stations:
There will be three fully stocked aid stations, approximately every 5 miles, offering: Water, Electrolyte sports drink, Soda, Pickle Juice, Chips, Fruit & PB&Js. Important: Due to the distance between aid stations, all participants must carry hydration, such as a handheld bottle, waist pack, or hydration vest or pack.
Post‑Race Celebration & Awards:
All finishers receive a finisher's award for their distance
The top 3 male and female finishers in each distance receive a specially handcrafted award
After the race, grab a hot dog, set up a camp chair, and relax while cheering on fellow runners as they finish.
Camping Information:
Bear Head Hammock Recreational Area offers primitive camping in the equestrian campground.
Please note:
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No water or power hookups available
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Plan to be fully self-sufficient
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The entire campground is reserved for race participants.
Camping Options:
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Tent camping
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Car camping
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RV “boondock” camping (generators permitted)
Campground access: Saturday, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Local Motels/Hotels:
The Gator Den Motel, 12189 S Williams St, Dunnellon, FL 34432 - 8 miles
Quality Inn Conference Center at Citrus Hills, 350 E Norvell Bryant Hwy, Hernando, FL 34442 - 9 miles
WoodSpring Suites Inverness, 123 S Seminole Ave, Inverness, FL 34452 - 12 miles
Central Motel, 721 US Hwy 41 S, Inverness, FL 34450 - 14 miles
Econo Lodge, 2575 N NW US-19, Crystal River, FL 34428 - 17 miles
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.