Operation Outdoor Freedom Event
- Date Sat 29th March 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Middleburg, Florida
- Price $44.90 - $55.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10 Mile, 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the 3rd Annual Operation Outdoor Freedom Event on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, located in the scenic Jennings State Forest in Middleburg, Clay. This exciting outdoor event features two race distances: a 5-mile and a 10-mile trail run, both set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Majestic Pioneer Trail and the stunning Many Seeps Bridge. Participants will enjoy a unique single-loop course that combines gentle paths with some of the most technical terrain in Florida, offering challenging vistas and a thrilling experience for runners of all levels.
Join fellow outdoor enthusiasts as you navigate the beautiful trails, with well-stocked aid stations along the way to keep you energized. Remember, this is a cupless race, so bring your own hydration gear to stay refreshed as you tackle the course! Everyone is welcome, and we celebrate all finishers with custom wooden medals, age group awards, and even the coveted Slow A$$ award for our last-place champions. Enjoy a fantastic atmosphere, great food, and the camaraderie of the running community while supporting a worthy causeโ100% of the proceeds go back to Operation Outdoor Freedom. Donโt miss out on this unforgettable day of fun and fitness!
Join fellow outdoor enthusiasts as you navigate the beautiful trails, with well-stocked aid stations along the way to keep you energized. Remember, this is a cupless race, so bring your own hydration gear to stay refreshed as you tackle the course! Everyone is welcome, and we celebrate all finishers with custom wooden medals, age group awards, and even the coveted Slow A$$ award for our last-place champions. Enjoy a fantastic atmosphere, great food, and the camaraderie of the running community while supporting a worthy causeโ100% of the proceeds go back to Operation Outdoor Freedom. Donโt miss out on this unforgettable day of fun and fitness!
Organiser's Description
Join us on Saturday, March 23rd at the Jennings State Forest on the Majestic Pioneer Trail for the 3rd Annual Operation Outdoor Freedom Event. We will be offering 2 distances a 5 mile and 10 mile which each being a single loop that will traverse the brand new Sawyer Trail and over the Stunning Many Seeps Bridge ( huge walkway / footbridge in the middle of the forest) onto the " 4 way " section where the 5 milers will finish with a flat and fast last mile, the 10 milers will then traverse Section 4 which has some of the steepest and most technical terrain you will find in Florida as well as a few vista points overlooking Black Creek. There will be a well stocked aid stations at the 4 way section. This is also a cupless race so you will need to bring your own handheld water bottle or hydration vest and our aid station volunteers will fill it up for you. The Race Director for this race is Mike Martinez with Sombrero Running Events LLC, he is known for his only rule at the races that he directs and that is RULE 62: Dont take yourself too darn seriously. We will have OA awards for all distances as well as Masters Awards and Mike's coveted Slow A$$ award for those that finish in last place because we believe all runners/walkers are important!! We will also have custom wooden medals for all participants and also have our usual spread of food and non alcoholic beverages ( the Florida Forest Service does not allow any alcoholic beverages on its property so please also respect this and refrain from bringing your own) If interested in sponsoring our event please contact Mike Martinez RD at [email protected]
100% of the proceeds will go directly back to Operation Outdoor Freedom!
100% of the proceeds will go directly back to Operation Outdoor Freedom!
Races
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10 Mile Trail Run
Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th March 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$55.50
OPENS SOON -
5 Mile Trail Run
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th March 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$44.90
OPENS SOON
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