Blackwater Heritage TrailBlazer Presented by Michael Hoeflich, Ameriprise Financial Services
- Date Sat 21st February 2026
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Milton, Florida
- Price $15.00 - $52.00
- Races 7 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 3rd Annual Blackwater Heritage TrailBlazer on Saturday, February 21, 2026! Taking place in the picturesque Milton, Santa Rosa, this event invites participants of all ages and abilities to enjoy the beautiful, tree-lined Blackwater Heritage Trail. Join us for a family-friendly 2.7-mile fun run/walk that kicks off at 9:00 AM, celebrating the trail's 27th anniversary, or take on the scenic 13K race, also starting at 9:00 AM, featuring a stunning out-and-back course.
This vibrant event promises unique awards, fun prizes, and plenty of opportunities for families to come together and enjoy a morning of fitness and camaraderie. With a festive after-party at Prost Office Brewery, participants can unwind and celebrate their accomplishments with great food and drink specials. Don't miss out on this chance to support the Blackwater Heritage Trail and be part of a fantastic community event! Be sure to register early for the best chance to secure your desired shirt size. Come run the trail with us and make memories that will last a lifetime!
This vibrant event promises unique awards, fun prizes, and plenty of opportunities for families to come together and enjoy a morning of fitness and camaraderie. With a festive after-party at Prost Office Brewery, participants can unwind and celebrate their accomplishments with great food and drink specials. Don't miss out on this chance to support the Blackwater Heritage Trail and be part of a fantastic community event! Be sure to register early for the best chance to secure your desired shirt size. Come run the trail with us and make memories that will last a lifetime!
Organiser's Description
COME RUN THE TRAIL WITH US!
Join the Blackwater Heritage Trail crew at our 3RD ANNUAL BLACKWATER HERITAGE TRAILBLAZER FUN RUN on FEBRUARY 21, 2026! This is a beautiful tree-lined, well-maintained paved trail and the perfect path for a Saturday morning run with family and friends!
This fun run event on the Blackwater Heritage Trail is open to all ages, running or walking abilities, strollers and leashed dogs. Unique awards, prizes and fun for the whole family!
BRINGING BACK FOR THE 3RD YEAR:
Family-friendly FUN RUN/WALK, 2.7 MILES this year to honor the 27th year of the beautiful Blackwater Heritage Trail. STARTS AT 9:00AM. No Age Group Awards to be given out for the fun run, but there will be fun prizes and door prizes given out for all participants.
13K RETURNING FOR THE 2ND YEAR:
The 13KM RACE STARTS AT 9:00AM, and features a scenic route on the trail, 4ish miles out and 4ish miles back - get your race on! Overall and Age group awards (see below).
REGISTRATION/PRICING:
$52 FOR THE 13K RACE, and $27 FOR THE 2.7 MILE FUN RUN/WALK - thru 7:00pm Friday, Feb. 20th, 2026. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 7:00PM ON FEB. 20TH, 2026.
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION FOR THE 13K, but there WILL be race day registration for the 2.7 mile fun run/walk. Bring your family and come join us for a fun morning on the Heritage Trail!
***Shirt sizing guaranteed if registered by Feb. 6, 2025.... Size and/or availability of shirts is not guaranteed to late registrants (after Feb. 6, 2025). After Feb. 6, 2025 shirts will be on an inventory basis. So the earlier you signup the greater chance you will have in securing a shirt in your size!
PACKET PICKUP/LATE REGISTRATION:
NO FRIDAY PACKET PICKUP THIS YEAR! COME EARLY ON SATURDAY FEB. 21, 2025 @THE BLACKWATER HERITAGE TRAIL VISITOR CENTER 7:00 AM TO 8:30 AM -- LATE REGISTRATION (FUN RUN/WALK ONLY!) AND PACKET PICKUP FOR BOTH DISTANCES.
13KM RACE AWARDS (AWARDS CEREMONY AT 11:15-ISH AM AT PROST OFFICE BREWERY):
* TOP MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL
* TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE IN AGE GROUPS: (0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+).
* TOP 3 PARA-ATHLETES
* TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE WALKERS
OTHER RACE DAY INFORMATION:
* Fun after-party at Prost Office Brewery - beer SPECIALS w/bib!
* Bring the whole family!
* Come meet the awesome folks of Pensacola Runners Association & Truly Spokin Bicycle Shop!
* Cool swag (guaranteed for each participant who registers by Feb. 10, 2025)!
COME RUN THE TRAIL WITH US! And support the efforts of the Blackwater Heritage Trail CSO, the support organization that helps maintain the trail and its amenities.
PLEASE STAY CONNECTED WITH US ON FACEBOOK (FOLLOW ADVENTURE CALLS [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554375526721] & BLACKWATER HERITAGE STATE TRAIL [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064909196031]) AND LOOK FOR EMAILS WITH UPDATES!
Blackwater Heritage Trailblazer Fun Run reserves the right to reschedule, go virtual, cancel or start the race at a later time due to inclement weather, emergency, pandemic or natural disaster. ***
Join the Blackwater Heritage Trail crew at our 3RD ANNUAL BLACKWATER HERITAGE TRAILBLAZER FUN RUN on FEBRUARY 21, 2026! This is a beautiful tree-lined, well-maintained paved trail and the perfect path for a Saturday morning run with family and friends!
This fun run event on the Blackwater Heritage Trail is open to all ages, running or walking abilities, strollers and leashed dogs. Unique awards, prizes and fun for the whole family!
BRINGING BACK FOR THE 3RD YEAR:
Family-friendly FUN RUN/WALK, 2.7 MILES this year to honor the 27th year of the beautiful Blackwater Heritage Trail. STARTS AT 9:00AM. No Age Group Awards to be given out for the fun run, but there will be fun prizes and door prizes given out for all participants.
13K RETURNING FOR THE 2ND YEAR:
The 13KM RACE STARTS AT 9:00AM, and features a scenic route on the trail, 4ish miles out and 4ish miles back - get your race on! Overall and Age group awards (see below).
REGISTRATION/PRICING:
$52 FOR THE 13K RACE, and $27 FOR THE 2.7 MILE FUN RUN/WALK - thru 7:00pm Friday, Feb. 20th, 2026. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 7:00PM ON FEB. 20TH, 2026.
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION FOR THE 13K, but there WILL be race day registration for the 2.7 mile fun run/walk. Bring your family and come join us for a fun morning on the Heritage Trail!
***Shirt sizing guaranteed if registered by Feb. 6, 2025.... Size and/or availability of shirts is not guaranteed to late registrants (after Feb. 6, 2025). After Feb. 6, 2025 shirts will be on an inventory basis. So the earlier you signup the greater chance you will have in securing a shirt in your size!
PACKET PICKUP/LATE REGISTRATION:
NO FRIDAY PACKET PICKUP THIS YEAR! COME EARLY ON SATURDAY FEB. 21, 2025 @THE BLACKWATER HERITAGE TRAIL VISITOR CENTER 7:00 AM TO 8:30 AM -- LATE REGISTRATION (FUN RUN/WALK ONLY!) AND PACKET PICKUP FOR BOTH DISTANCES.
13KM RACE AWARDS (AWARDS CEREMONY AT 11:15-ISH AM AT PROST OFFICE BREWERY):
* TOP MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL
* TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE IN AGE GROUPS: (0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+).
* TOP 3 PARA-ATHLETES
* TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE WALKERS
OTHER RACE DAY INFORMATION:
* Fun after-party at Prost Office Brewery - beer SPECIALS w/bib!
* Bring the whole family!
* Come meet the awesome folks of Pensacola Runners Association & Truly Spokin Bicycle Shop!
* Cool swag (guaranteed for each participant who registers by Feb. 10, 2025)!
COME RUN THE TRAIL WITH US! And support the efforts of the Blackwater Heritage Trail CSO, the support organization that helps maintain the trail and its amenities.
PLEASE STAY CONNECTED WITH US ON FACEBOOK (FOLLOW ADVENTURE CALLS [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554375526721] & BLACKWATER HERITAGE STATE TRAIL [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064909196031]) AND LOOK FOR EMAILS WITH UPDATES!
Blackwater Heritage Trailblazer Fun Run reserves the right to reschedule, go virtual, cancel or start the race at a later time due to inclement weather, emergency, pandemic or natural disaster. ***
Races
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13km Race
Incl. Cool Trailblazer Shirt
Sat 21st February 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$52.00
CLOSEDAge group awards (see event description for details) 8-ish miles on the beautiful paved Blackwater Heritage Trail! -
13km Race Walk
Incl. Cool Trailblazer Shirt
Sat 21st February 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$52.00
CLOSED****TO BE CONSIDERED A WALKER, YOU MUST NOT RUN AT ANY TIME DURING THE RACE.***** Awards for top 3 Male & Female Walkers (see event description for details) 8-ish miles on the beautiful paved Blackwater Heritage Trail! -
13k ALL Para Division
Incl. Cool Trailblazer Shirt
Sat 21st February 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$52.00
CLOSED -
2.7 Mile Fun Run
Incl. Cool Trailblazer Shirt
Sat 21st February 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$27.00
CLOSEDNo Age Group awards Fun awards & door prizes! 2.6 miles to celebrate 26 years of the Blackwater Heritage Trail -
2.7 Mile Fun Walk
Incl. Cool Trailblazer Shirt
Sat 21st February 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$27.00
CLOSED****TO BE CONSIDERED A WALKER, YOU MUST NOT RUN AT ANY TIME DURING THE RACE.***** No Age Group awards Fun awards & door prizes! 2.6 miles to celebrate 26 years of the Blackwater Heritage Trail -
2.7 ALL Para Division
Incl. Cool Trailblazer Shirt
Sat 21st February 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$27.00
CLOSED -
Shirt Only
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 21st February 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$15.00
CLOSEDIf there are extra shirts you can purchase one for $15
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