Blackwater Heritage TrailBlazer Presented by Michael Hoeflich, Ameriprise Financial Services
- Date Sat 21st February 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Milton, Florida
- Price $15.00 - $52.00
- Races 7 races
Event summary
Join us for the 3rd Annual Blackwater Heritage TrailBlazer on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in the picturesque Milton, Santa Rosa! This exciting event showcases the beautiful, tree-lined Blackwater Heritage Trail, making it the perfect setting for a memorable Saturday morning run with family and friends. Participants can choose between a fun 2.7-mile run/walk, suitable for all ages, including strollers and leashed dogs, or challenge themselves in the 13K race, which features a scenic route that is sure to impress.
Kick off the morning with the fun run/walk starting at 9:00 AM, where everyone is invited to enjoy the camaraderie of the trail without the pressure of age group awards. Unique prizes and awards will be available for all participants, ensuring everyone leaves with a smile. For those looking to compete, the 13K race, also starting at 9:00 AM, will feature overall and age group awards, making it a fantastic opportunity to test your limits while surrounded by nature. Don't miss out on this festive event filled with post-race celebrations, local vendors, and chances to win cool swag! Secure your spot before registration closes on February 20, and come run the
Kick off the morning with the fun run/walk starting at 9:00 AM, where everyone is invited to enjoy the camaraderie of the trail without the pressure of age group awards. Unique prizes and awards will be available for all participants, ensuring everyone leaves with a smile. For those looking to compete, the 13K race, also starting at 9:00 AM, will feature overall and age group awards, making it a fantastic opportunity to test your limits while surrounded by nature. Don't miss out on this festive event filled with post-race celebrations, local vendors, and chances to win cool swag! Secure your spot before registration closes on February 20, and come run the
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 THE VISITOR'S CENTER):
* 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 local Brewery - beer SPECIALS w/bib!
* Bring the whole family!
* Fun expo with local vendors!
* Cool swag (guaranteed for each participant who registers by Feb. 6, 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 THE VISITOR'S CENTER):
* 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 local Brewery - beer SPECIALS w/bib!
* Bring the whole family!
* Fun expo with local vendors!
* Cool swag (guaranteed for each participant who registers by Feb. 6, 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
OPENS 01 OCTAge 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 (9:01AM CST)
$52.00
OPENS 01 OCT****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 (8:55AM CST)
$52.00
OPENS 01 OCT -
2.7 Mile Fun Run
Incl. Cool Trailblazer Shirt
Sat 21st February 2026 (9:05AM CST)
$26.00
OPENS 01 OCTNo 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 (9:06AM CST)
$26.00
OPENS 01 OCT****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 (8:55AM CST)
$26.00
OPENS 01 OCT -
Shirt Only
Sat 21st February 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$15.00
OPENS 01 OCTIf there are extra shirts you can purchase one for $15
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