AdventHealth Lake Apopka Scenic Trail 30K Run, 8 Miler & 5K
About This Event
ADVENTURE LIKE NO OTHER! Experience nature and wildlife in this exciting 30K, Half Marathon, 8 Mile, and 5K trail run that meanders along Lake Apopka's shoreline!
Lake Apopka is located 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Orlando. It is the third-largest lake in the state of Florida. The north shore of Lake Apopka is a haven for bird-watching, wildlife photographers, and nature lovers of all ages. The Lake Apopka Loop Trail follows the lake’s edge through the property, covering more than 20 miles and providing hiking and biking opportunities. The Loop Trail is expected to circumnavigate Lake Apopka in the future but is currently an out-and-back trail traversing the northern half of the lake. There are four trailheads for the Loop Trail with restrooms at the Green Mountain, North Shore/McDonald Canal boat ramp, and Magnolia Park trailheads and port-a-lets at the historic pump house.
All events start and finish at Magnolia Park in Apopka. Participants will run along the Lake Apopka Loop Trail on the Lake Apopka Northshore, where birds, alligators, and other wildlife call home. The trail is mostly hard-packed limestone with scattered areas of grass, dirt, and gravel. To keep our wildlife friends safe this will be a cupless event. All athletes will need to have a water pack or handheld water bottle with them for this event.
30K Trail Run:
18.6 mile out and back course. There are a total of four hydration stations along the 30K route with water, various supplies, and snacks.
13.1 Mile Trail Run:
New for 2027, the Half Marathon course is and out and back course on the Lake Apopka Loop Trail.
8 Mile Run:
The 8-mile run is an out and back course to the Historic Pumphouse on the Lake Apopka North Shore trail.
8 Miler Course Map
5K Run:
The 5K run is an out-and-back run along the Lake Apopka North Shore trail.
5K Course Map
Swag & Awards:
All participants will receive a long-sleeved mesh tech shirt and finishers medal. Overall awards in each of the four distances to the top 3 Males & Females plus Master winners. Age group awards in 5-year increments 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, etc.
**Post-Race Food: **
Refueling never got so easy! Tons of salty snacks and warm food will be ready for you when you cross the finish line. Our food tent will be stocked with bananas, chips, granola bars, cookies, sodas, Gatorade, and much much more!
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