The Race Radar

Withlacoochee Trail Marathon

Hernando, Florida
Sunday, April 19, 2026
26.2 Miles

Organizer's Description

COURSE INFORMATION:

The Withlacoochee Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K are on the hiking and horse trails within the Two Mile Prairie Tract of the Withlacoochee Forest near Lecanto, FL. 

The marathon is 2 X 13.1 mile loops, the Half marathon is 1 X 13.1 mile loop, and the 10K is a modified loop.

BIB PICKUP: Sunday, April 19th. Registration begins 1 hour before the race starts. Every registered runner will receive a cotton t-shirt and a race bib.

START TIMES: Marathon - 7:00 am, Half Marathon - 8:00 am, 10K - 8:30 am. The course will stay open until 2:00 pm for all distances.

AID STATIONS: The three aid stations will have water, electrolyte sports drinks, soda, pickles, chips, and PB&J. Even though aid stations are approximately every 5 miles, every participant must carry a handheld, waist pack, or hydration pack.

POST RACE: Every runner who completes any distance will receive a finisher award. The top three males and females from each distance will receive a specially handcrafted award. Once you get your award, grab a camp chair, grab a hot dog, and hang out to cheer on other runners!

Camping:

The Bear Head Hammock Recreational Area has primitive camping sites in the equestrian campground. However, there isn’t a water or power source in the park, so plan accordingly. We have reserved the entire campground and runners are welcome to set up tents, car camp, or RV “boondock” camp using a generator on Saturday. (3 pm - 7 pm)

Local Motels/Hotels:

The Gator Den Motel, 12189 S Williams St, Dunnellon, FL 34432 - 8 miles

Quality Inn Conference Center at Citrus Hills, 350 E Norvell Bryant Hwy, Hernando, FL 34442 - 9 miles

WoodSpring Suites Inverness, 123 S Seminole Ave, Inverness, FL 34452 - 12 miles

Central Motel, 721 US Hwy 41 S, Inverness, FL 34450 - 14 miles

Econo Lodge, 2575 N NW US-19, Crystal River, FL 34428  - 17 miles

 
ROLLOVER POLICY:

A1 Ultra Events does not have a refund policy. However, registered runners can earn a "rollover credit". The rollover credit option is a 75% credit towards the following year. (Available until 7 days before the race.) Participants who choose this option need to re-register for the race the following year and their credit will be waiting at checkout.

Race Events

Marathon

Distance: 26.2 Miles
Start Time: 7:00:00 AM

Half Marathon

Distance: 13.1 Miles
Start Time: 8:00:00 AM

10K

Distance: 6.2 Miles
Start Time: 8:30:00 AM

Race Information

Withlacoochee Trail Marathon logo

Date

Sunday, April 19, 2026

End Date

April 19, 2026

Location

Hernando, Florida

Two Mile Prairie Tract - Bear Head Hammock Recreational Area

7112 N. Lecanto Hwy/CR 491

34442

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