5k Nevermore
About this race
Dare to dash through the deepening dusk in this mesmerizing twilight adventure. Welcome to the "5k Nevermore" - where shadows lengthen and spirits soar as day surrenders to darkness.
Wind your way through Ocala's meandering trails as the sun sets and shadows dance among the Spanish moss. This unique twilight-to-darkness race captures the haunting essence of Poe's timeless tale of devotion. As darkness descends, your path will be illuminated by carefully placed gothic lanterns, creating an atmospheric journey through the gathering night.
Event Details:
Date: October 24, 2026
Location: Baseline Trail Head
1 Mile Start: 5:40 (Must have supervision if parents plan on running the 5k after)
5k Start: 6:30 PM
Race Information:
5k (3.1 miles) course
Chip-timed event
Age group awards for 5-year increments:
9 and under
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80+
Finisher Medals
Special Awards:
Best Costume Award: Channel your inner Poe character and compete for the most creative outfit!
Don't miss this unique opportunity to combine your love for running with the macabre world of Edgar Allan Poe. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just looking for a fun evening out, the Race to Thee, Annabel Lee promises an unforgettable experience.
Register now and prepare to run for your life... or is it for your death? As Poe would say, "Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing..." What wonders and horrors await you at the finish line?
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Running
5k Run
1 Mile Kids Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Ocala, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:35 AM and sets at 6:49 PM local time (EDT) in Ocala on October 24, 2026 — 11h 13m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 48 Ocala events
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