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

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating start to your running year at the Wekiwa Springs Ultra, scheduled for January 3-4, 2026, in the beautiful city of Apopka, Orange County, Florida! This premier ultra trail run invites participants to tackle the stunning 3.2-mile Wekiwa Springs trails, where you'll be surrounded by lush scenery, vibrant wildlife, and plenty of shade to keep you cool.

Choose from several exciting race options: the 12-hour trail run starts at 7:15 AM and runs until 7:15 PM, while the 24-hour trail run kicks off at 7:30 AM, giving runners an entire day to complete as many laps as they can. For those looking to team up, the 24-hour relay allows teams of up to five members to share the challenge, starting at 7:40 AM. Enjoy the camaraderie in the runner's village, where you can take breaks to roast s'mores by the campfire and connect with fellow athletes. All participants will receive fantastic amenities, including a long-sleeved cotton shirt, a wooden finisher medal, and a commemorative race metal sign. Join us for an unforgettable weekend of fun, fitness, and

Organiser's Description

CENTRAL FLORIDA'S PREMIER ULTRA TRAIL RUN IS BACK! KICK OFF YOUR NEW RUNNING YEAR AT THE WEKIWA SPRINGS ULTRA 12/24 HOUR TRAIL RUN ON JANUARY 3-4TH, 2026. 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, AND ENJOY THE COMRADERY IT THE RUNNER'S VILLAGE.



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

  • 12 Hour Trail Run

    Incl. $12.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 3rd January 2026 (7:15AM EST)

    $207.70

  • 24 Hour Trail Run

    Incl. $14.75 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 3rd January 2026 (7:30AM EST)

    $289.75

  • 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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Location

1800 Wekiwa Circle, Apopka, 32712, FL, United States

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