Caloosa Fest
About This Event
Caloosa Fest – December 6th, 2026
Caloosahatchee Regional Park MTB Trails • Alva, Florida
Get ready for an unforgettable trail experience at the 2026 Caloosa Fest, featuring a Half Marathon and 5K Trail Race on the rugged, beautiful trails of Caloosahatchee Regional Park.
This event brings together trail runners of all experience levels for a day filled with challenging terrain, great views, community fun, and outdoor excitement.
Whether you're tackling the half marathon or cruising the 5K, this event offers something for everyone!
Schedule of Events — Sunday, December 6th, 2026
Half Marathon Trail Race: 7:30 AM start
5K Trail Race: 8:00 AM start
Vendors and demos on-site throughout the morning.
Awards (2026)
5K Trail Race:
• Top 3 Male & Female overall
• All participants receive a finisher medal
Half Marathon:
• Top 3 Male & Female overall
• All participants receive a finisher medal
Friday Night Packet Pickup
Friday, December 4th, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
13499 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 209
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Race Day Packet Pickup
Opens at 6:45 AM
Packets must be picked up at least 15 minutes before your race start time.
Caloosahatchee Regional Park (Mountain Bike Park)
18251 N River Rd
Alva, FL 33920
Park opens at 6:30 AM for participants.
5K Trail Race Details
Start Time: 8:30 AM
The 5K course features a fun, scenic loop with rolling terrain and a mix of grass, hard-packed trail, and mild single track. The 5K course will stay on the green trails (beginner friendly)
Half Marathon Trail Race Details
Start Time: 7:30 AM
Cutoff Time: 12:00 PM
The Half Marathon course will use the best parts of the Caloosa trail system, incorporating long stretches of perimeter trail, open grass sections, winding single track, and technical segments.
Aid Stations
Main Aid Station:
Located at Start/Finish — fully stocked with all supplies needed for the race.
On-Course Aid:
Water + electrolyte tabs available at miles 3 and 9.
Hydration Requirement:
All Half Marathon runners must carry a hydration system (handheld, vest, or bottle).
Crew & Canopy Area
Theres plenty of space at the start finish area for canopy tents and crew support.
Parking
All parking will be inside the Mountain Bike Park.
Parking staff will direct you upon arrival.
Parking is on grass near the trail system.
Race Distances
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Registration Pricing
5K Trail Run
$40.00
+ $3.40 processing fee
event_busy Goes up to $45.00 after Nov 14, 2026
Half Marathon
$80.00
+ $5.80 processing fee
event_busy Goes up to $90.00 after Nov 14, 2026
Prices from the official registration page, updated several times a day.
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Race Day Schedule
12/6/2026 08:00
5K Start
12/6/2026 08:00
Half Marathon Start
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Local Running Stores
Clermont, Central Florida
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