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 to kick off your New Year with an exhilarating adventure at the Wekiwa Springs Ultra! Taking place from January 3rd to 4th, 2026, in charming Apopka, Orange County, this premier ultra trail run invites athletes of all levels to experience the stunning beauty of Central Florida's Wekiwa Springs. The event features an enchanting 3.2-mile loop that showcases lush landscapes, diverse wildlife, and plenty of shade to keep you cool as you run.

Participants can choose from a thrilling 12-hour trail run, starting at 7:15 AM, or a challenging 24-hour trail run that kicks off at 7:30 AM. For those who enjoy teamwork, the 24-hour relay option allows teams of up to five members to strategize and switch runners at their convenience. With an aid station providing hydration and snacks, plus the camaraderie of the runner's village where you can enjoy making s'mores by the campfire, this event promises to be both fun and fulfilling. All participants will receive a commemorative long-sleeved shirt, a wooden finisher medal, and a special race metal sign to celebrate their achievements. Don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable running experience

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.

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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