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Hot August Night Trail Race

Hot August Night Trail Race

calendar_today August 8, 2026 location_on Holder Mine Campground, Inverness, Central Florida 34452

About This Event

Hot August Night Trail Race is a 5 mile, 10 mile, or 20 mile night trail race in the Citrus Tract of the Withlacoochee Forest. Join us under the stars and take in the natural beauty and magic of the forest at night.

The race starts and ends in Holder Mine, Inverness, FL.

Headlamps/Flashlights are REQUIRED during the race. Dress in bright colors and use your creativity to make your outfits "lit"

Race Details:

The course will be marked with reflective pins and glow sticks. It is entirely on single-track trails. The trails wind through the woods and are packed sand or pine-needle covered, with some gentle ups-and-downs. At the completion of each loop, participants should cross the timing mat.

** Packet Pickup: **Begins at 5pm and continues until 7:25pm.

** 20 Mile Race** start: 6pm. Runners must begin 2nd loop by 8:30pm. 2 X 10 mile loops.

 10 Mile Race start: 7pm 1 X 10 mile loop.

 **5 Mile Race **start: 7:30pm 1 X 5 mile loop.

 Check-in will start 45 minutes prior to the start of the event you are registered for. The course closes for all distances at 11:00 pm.

Aid Stations:

 5-mile loop: There will be a hydration station on-course (approx 2.4 miles), an aid station at the finish line, and a post-race picnic.

 10-mile loop: There will be a hydration station & staffed aid station on-course, another aid station available at the finish line, and a post-race picnic.

 20-mile loop: Two 10-mile loops!

 Bring a camp chair and stick around after the race to celebrate your accomplishments! Every finisher earns a handcrafted medal.

**Camping: **

There are RV and tent sites available in the Holder Mine Campground. - Book a campsite.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Hot August Night Trail Race 2026?
Hot August Night Trail Race takes place on Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Inverness, Florida.
Where does Hot August Night Trail Race take place?
Hot August Night Trail Race is held at Holder Mine Campground in Inverness, Florida (Central Florida). See the course maps section on this page for route details where available.
How do I register for Hot August Night Trail Race?
Registration is online — use the Register button on this page to sign up through the race's official registration page. Registering early usually means lower entry fees.
Is there a promo code for Hot August Night Trail Race?
Discounts are set by the race organizer and appear on the official registration page when active. The most reliable way to pay less is registering early — most Florida races raise prices as race day gets closer.

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Hot August Night Trail Race

August 8, 2026

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