Wekiwa Springs Ultra
- Date Sat 4th January 2025 - Sun 5th January 2025
- 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 inaugural Wekiwa Springs Ultra, taking place from January 4th to January 5th, 2025, in the picturesque Wekiwa Springs trails of Apopka, Florida! This exciting event marks Central Florida's first ultra trail running festival, featuring both 12-hour and 24-hour race options. Runners will navigate a scenic 3.2-mile loop, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant wildlife, all while enjoying the thrill of the race.
Join fellow athletes as you challenge yourself in the 12-hour trail run starting at 7:15 AM on January 4th, or push your limits in the 24-hour trail run beginning at 7:30 AM. For those looking to team up, the 24-hour relay allows groups of up to five members to strategize their laps starting at 7:40 AM. Beyond the competition, enjoy a festive atmosphere with campfire s'mores, live music, and movie nights. Each participant will receive a long-sleeved cotton shirt, a wooden finisher medal, and even a commemorative race metal sign! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable adventure in the heart of Central Florida!
Join fellow athletes as you challenge yourself in the 12-hour trail run starting at 7:15 AM on January 4th, or push your limits in the 24-hour trail run beginning at 7:30 AM. For those looking to team up, the 24-hour relay allows groups of up to five members to strategize their laps starting at 7:40 AM. Beyond the competition, enjoy a festive atmosphere with campfire s'mores, live music, and movie nights. Each participant will receive a long-sleeved cotton shirt, a wooden finisher medal, and even a commemorative race metal sign! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable adventure in the heart of Central Florida!
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 4th January 2025 (7:15AM EST)
$207.70
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24 Hour Trail Run
Incl. $14.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th January 2025 (7:30AM EST)
$289.75
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24 Hour Relay Team
Incl. $56.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th January 2025 (7:40AM EST)
$1,431.00
Maximum of 5 members per Team
Wekiwa Springs Ultra