Wekiwa Springs Ultra
- Date Sat 3rd January 2026 - Sun 4th January 2026
- Time 7:15AM EST
- Location Apopka, Florida
- Price $207.70 - $1,431.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Wekiwa Springs Ultra, taking place from January 3rd to 5th, 2025, in the picturesque Wekiwa Springs area of Apopka, Florida. This inaugural event marks Central Florida's first ultra trail running festival, featuring a stunning 3.2-mile loop that showcases the lush beauty of the trails, complete with scenic views and opportunities for wildlife spotting.
Participants can choose from exciting race options including a 12-hour trail run starting at 7:15 AM, a 24-hour trail run beginning at 7:30 AM, or a 24-hour relay team event with up to five members kicking off at 7:40 AM. The event promises not only a thrilling running challenge but also a fun-filled atmosphere with activities such as campfire s'mores, live music, and movie screenings at the amphitheater. All runners will receive a stylish long-sleeved cotton shirt, a wooden finisher medal, and a commemorative race metal sign to celebrate their achievements. Join us for an unforgettable weekend of camaraderie, competition, and the great outdoors!
Participants can choose from exciting race options including a 12-hour trail run starting at 7:15 AM, a 24-hour trail run beginning at 7:30 AM, or a 24-hour relay team event with up to five members kicking off at 7:40 AM. The event promises not only a thrilling running challenge but also a fun-filled atmosphere with activities such as campfire s'mores, live music, and movie screenings at the amphitheater. All runners will receive a stylish long-sleeved cotton shirt, a wooden finisher medal, and a commemorative race metal sign to celebrate their achievements. Join us for an unforgettable weekend of camaraderie, competition, and the great outdoors!
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 3.2 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 STATION/SUPPORT CREW AREA:
ONE AID STATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE START/FINISH LINE AREA. THE AID STATION WILL HAVE HYDRATION, FIRST AID, FUN SNACKS, AND ELECTROLYTES. THIS AREA WILL ALSO BE DESIGNATED FOR SUPPORT CREW AND TEAM TENTS SO THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR PERSONAL GEAR AND SUPPLIES FOR EACH LOOP.
COURSE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2734002?units=miles]
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 STATION/SUPPORT CREW AREA:
ONE AID STATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE START/FINISH LINE AREA. THE AID STATION WILL HAVE HYDRATION, FIRST AID, FUN SNACKS, AND ELECTROLYTES. THIS AREA WILL ALSO BE DESIGNATED FOR SUPPORT CREW AND TEAM TENTS SO THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR PERSONAL GEAR AND SUPPLIES FOR EACH LOOP.
COURSE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2734002?units=miles]
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
Races
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12 Hour Trail Run
Incl. $12.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd January 2026 (7:15AM EST)
$207.70
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24 Hour Trail Run
Incl. $14.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd January 2026 (7:30AM EST)
$289.75
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24 Hour Relay Team
Incl. $56.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd January 2026 (7:40AM EST)
$1,431.00
Maximum of 5 members per Team
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