Wekiwa Springs Ultra
- Date Sat 4th January 2025
- Location Apopka, Florida
- Price $207.70 - $1,431.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the inaugural Wekiwa Springs Ultra, taking place on Saturday, January 4, 2025, in the beautiful Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka, Orange County, Florida! This exciting trail running festival marks Central Florida's first ultra event, featuring stunning 7.1-mile loops that showcase the lush scenery and vibrant wildlife of the area. Participants can choose from thrilling race options, including a 12-hour trail run starting at 7:15 AM and a challenging 24-hour trail run kicking off at 7:30 AM. For those looking to share the adventure, a 24-hour relay team option is available, allowing up to five members to tackle the course together.
Beyond the race, the festival atmosphere is packed with fun activities for all ages. Enjoy making s'mores by the campfire, live music performances, and movie screenings at the amphitheater when you're not on the trails. Each participant will receive a long-sleeved cotton shirt, a wooden finisher medal, and a commemorative race metal sign to celebrate their achievement. With aid stations stocked with hydration, snacks, and electrolytes, you'll be well-equipped to tackle the course. Join us for this extraordinary
Beyond the race, the festival atmosphere is packed with fun activities for all ages. Enjoy making s'mores by the campfire, live music performances, and movie screenings at the amphitheater when you're not on the trails. Each participant will receive a long-sleeved cotton shirt, a wooden finisher medal, and a commemorative race metal sign to celebrate their achievement. With aid stations stocked with hydration, snacks, and electrolytes, you'll be well-equipped to tackle the course. Join us for this extraordinary
Organiser's Description
CENTRAL FLORIDA'S FIRST ULTRA TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL IS FINALLY HERE! JOIN US FOR THE INAUGURAL WEKIWA SPRINGS ULTRA 12/24 HOUR TRAIL RUN ON JANUARY 3-5TH, 2025. THE RACE WILL TAKE YOU THROUGH 7.1 MILES OF THE BEAUTIFUL LUSH WEKIWA SPRINGS TRAILS. THE COURSE OFFERS SCENIC VIEWS, WILDLIFE SPOTTING, AND SHADE! WE ARE TAKING OVER THE YOUTH CAMP~ BE PREPARED FOR ALL OF THE FUN! WHEN YOU ARE NOT RUNNING, YOU CAN ENJOY MAKING SMORES BY THE CAMPFIRE, LISTENING TO LIVE MUSIC, OR WATCHING A MOVIE AT THE AMPHITHEATER.
RACE OPTIONS:
12-HOUR TRAIL RUN: RUNNERS WILL START AT 7:15 AM AND HAVE UNTIL 7:15 PM TO RUN AS MANY COMPLETE LAPS AS POSSIBLE.
24-HOUR TRAIL RUN: RUNNERS WILL START AT 7:30 AM AND HAVE UNTIL 7:30 AM TO RUN AS MANY COMPLETE LAPS AS POSSIBLE.
24- HOUR RELAY TEAMS: TEAMS MAY HAVE UP TO 5 MEMBERS. TEAMS WILL START AT 7:40 AM AND HAVE UNTIL 7:40 AM TO RUN AS MANY COMPLETE LAPS AS POSSIBLE. RUNNERS DECIDE HOW MANY LOOPS THEY WANT TO COMPLETE. TEAMS MAY SWITCH RUNNERS WHENEVER AND AS OFTEN AS YOUR TEAM STRATEGY DICTATES. ALL EXCHANGES MUST TAKE PLACE AT THE FINISH LINE.
AID STATIONS:
TWO AID STATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE ALONG THE COURSE. ONE AT THE START/FINISH LINE AREA AND ONE AT THE HALFWAY POINT. STATIONS WILL BE STOCKED WITH HYDRATION, FIRST AID, FUN SNACKS, AND ELECTROLYTES.
AMENITIES:
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A LONG-SLEEVED COTTON SHIRT, WOODEN FINISHER MEDAL, COMPLIMENTARY PASTA DINNER ON FRIDAY NIGHT, AND A COMMEMORATIVE RACE METAL SIGN TO PROUDLY DISPLAY ON YOUR WALL OF ACHIEVEMENTS!
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:
AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP 3 MALES AND FEMALES IN THE 12 & 24-HOUR EVENTS. AWARDS ARE BASED ON THE COMPLETED LAP TOTAL, NOT THE OVERALL PACE.
RELAY TEAM AWARDS:
AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP 3 TEAMS. AWARDS ARE BASED ON THE COMPLETED LAP TOTAL, NOT THE OVERALL PACE.
EVENT TIMELINE: *SUBJECT TO CHANGE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2025
PASTA DINNER - 6:00 PM AT THE DINING HALL
PACKET PICKUP - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM AT THE DINING HALL
SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2025
PACKET PICKUP - 6:15 AM - 7:00 AM AT THE RECREATION HALL
BREAKFAST - 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM AT THE DINING HALL (MEAL TICKET REQUIRED)
12 HOUR START TIME - 7:15 AM
24 HOUR START TIME - 7:30 AM
RELAY START TIME - 7:40 AM
LUNCH - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM AT THE DINING HALL (MEAL TICKET REQUIRED)
DINNER - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM AT THE DINING HALL (MEAL TICKET REQUIRED)
12 HOUR FINISH TIME - 7:15 PM
SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 2024
BREAKFAST - 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM AT THE DINING HALL (MEAL TICKET REQUIRED)
24 HOUR FINISH TIME - 7:30 AM
RELAY FINISH TIME - 7:40 AM
CAMP CLOSES- 11:00 AM
RACE OPTIONS:
12-HOUR TRAIL RUN: RUNNERS WILL START AT 7:15 AM AND HAVE UNTIL 7:15 PM TO RUN AS MANY COMPLETE LAPS AS POSSIBLE.
24-HOUR TRAIL RUN: RUNNERS WILL START AT 7:30 AM AND HAVE UNTIL 7:30 AM TO RUN AS MANY COMPLETE LAPS AS POSSIBLE.
24- HOUR RELAY TEAMS: TEAMS MAY HAVE UP TO 5 MEMBERS. TEAMS WILL START AT 7:40 AM AND HAVE UNTIL 7:40 AM TO RUN AS MANY COMPLETE LAPS AS POSSIBLE. RUNNERS DECIDE HOW MANY LOOPS THEY WANT TO COMPLETE. TEAMS MAY SWITCH RUNNERS WHENEVER AND AS OFTEN AS YOUR TEAM STRATEGY DICTATES. ALL EXCHANGES MUST TAKE PLACE AT THE FINISH LINE.
AID STATIONS:
TWO AID STATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE ALONG THE COURSE. ONE AT THE START/FINISH LINE AREA AND ONE AT THE HALFWAY POINT. STATIONS WILL BE STOCKED WITH HYDRATION, FIRST AID, FUN SNACKS, AND ELECTROLYTES.
AMENITIES:
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A LONG-SLEEVED COTTON SHIRT, WOODEN FINISHER MEDAL, COMPLIMENTARY PASTA DINNER ON FRIDAY NIGHT, AND A COMMEMORATIVE RACE METAL SIGN TO PROUDLY DISPLAY ON YOUR WALL OF ACHIEVEMENTS!
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:
AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP 3 MALES AND FEMALES IN THE 12 & 24-HOUR EVENTS. AWARDS ARE BASED ON THE COMPLETED LAP TOTAL, NOT THE OVERALL PACE.
RELAY TEAM AWARDS:
AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP 3 TEAMS. AWARDS ARE BASED ON THE COMPLETED LAP TOTAL, NOT THE OVERALL PACE.
EVENT TIMELINE: *SUBJECT TO CHANGE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2025
PASTA DINNER - 6:00 PM AT THE DINING HALL
PACKET PICKUP - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM AT THE DINING HALL
SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2025
PACKET PICKUP - 6:15 AM - 7:00 AM AT THE RECREATION HALL
BREAKFAST - 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM AT THE DINING HALL (MEAL TICKET REQUIRED)
12 HOUR START TIME - 7:15 AM
24 HOUR START TIME - 7:30 AM
RELAY START TIME - 7:40 AM
LUNCH - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM AT THE DINING HALL (MEAL TICKET REQUIRED)
DINNER - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM AT THE DINING HALL (MEAL TICKET REQUIRED)
12 HOUR FINISH TIME - 7:15 PM
SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 2024
BREAKFAST - 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM AT THE DINING HALL (MEAL TICKET REQUIRED)
24 HOUR FINISH TIME - 7:30 AM
RELAY FINISH TIME - 7:40 AM
CAMP CLOSES- 11:00 AM
Wekiwa Springs Ultra