AdventHealth Lake Apopka Scenic Trail 30K Run, 8 Miler & 5K
About this race
ADVENTURE LIKE NO OTHER! Experience nature and wildlife in this exciting 30K, 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.30K Trail Run:
This year the 30K route starts and and finishes at Magnolia Park. Participants will then run along the Lake Apopka North Shore trail where birds, alligators, and other wildlife call home. The trail is mostly hard-packed limestone with scattered areas of grass, dirt, and gravel. There are a total of four hydration stations along the 30K route with water, various supplies, and snacks. 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.8 Mile Run:
The 8-mile run starts and finishes at Magnolia Park in Apopka. The course is a 4-mile out-and-back run to the Historic Pumphouse on the Lake Apopka North Shore trail. The trail consists of pavement, hard-packed limestone, grass, and dirt. Runners will pass hydration stations approximately every 2 miles. 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.8 Miler Course Map
5K Run:
The 5K run starts and finishes at Magnolia Park in Apopka. The course is an out-and-back run along the Lake Apopka North Shore trail. The trail consists of pavement, hard-packed limestone, grass, and dirt. 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.
5K Course Map
Swag & Awards:
All participants will receive a long-sleeved mesh tech shirt and finishers medal. Overall awards 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!Join fellow runners on March 1, 2021 for the AdventHealth Lake Apopka Scenic Trail 30K Run, 8 Miler & 5K. It's a fantastic 29.9K, 30K, Ultra featuring a flat and fast course in Apopka.
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Lake Apopka Scenic Trail Virtual 30K Bike
Lake Apopka Scenic Trail Virtual 30K Walk-Run
Lake Apopka Scenic Trail 30K- Virtual (International Participants)
Lake Apopka Trail Virtual Run - Walk - Bike 30K Challenge
This is not a typical race and no awards will be presented. This is a virtual event running or walking the event using the RaceJoy App. Your results will automatically be uploaded to Runsignup.com via the app when you finish. Select this event if you wish to run, walk or bike the established course. . The Lake Apopka Scenic Trail 30K is a point to point event starting at the picturesque Green Mountain Scenic Overlook in Ferndale and ending at Magnolia Park in Apopka. The course map will be available in the Racejoy app on April 1, 2021. Due to Magnolia Park renovations the event could not be live this year, so we reversed the route so that if you want to run, walk or bike the actual course, there is parking available at Green Mountain Scenic Overlook. Enjoy the spectacular scenery as you run, walk or bike past some of Florida's most interesting nature. If you wish to run/walk your favorite local course, register for the "Race Anywhere" option instead. Race can be completed at any time during Thursday, April 1 through Saturday, July 31st, 2021. You can download and print your race bib and completion certificate from RunSignUp for photos and social media sharing. After posting your completion, race goodies will be shipped beginning July 1at.
Lake Apopka Virtual Trail Run - Walk - Bike 30K ANYWHERE
This is not a typical race and no awards will be presented. This is a virtual event running or walking the event using the RaceJoy App. Your results will automatically be uploaded to Runsignup.com via the app when you finish. Select this event if you wish to run, walk or bike 30K or 18.6 miles on your favorite local course anywhere in the U.S. Since this is a virtual challenge race, you can complete your 30K over multiple days. Your event can be completed at any time Thursday, April 1 through Tuesday, July 31st, 2021. You can download and print your race bib and completion certificate from RunSignUp for photos and social media sharing. If you want to complete this event on the scenic course in Central Florida, select the Lake Apopka Scenic Virtual Trail Run - Walk - Bike event instead. After posting your completion, race goodies will be shipped beginning July 1st.
Lake Apopka Virtual Trail Run - Walk - Bike 30K ANYWHERE (International Participants)
This is not a typical race and no awards will be presented. This is a virtual event running or walking the event using the RaceJoy App. Your results will automatically be uploaded to Runsignup.com via the app when you finish. Select this event if you wish to run, walk or bike 30K or 18.6 miles on your favorite local course anywhere where international shipping rates apply. If you want to complete this event on the actual course, select Since this is a virtual challenge race, you can complete your 30K over multiple days. Your event can be completed at any time Thursday, April 1 through Saturday, July 31st. You can download and print your race bib and completion certificate from RunSignUp for photos and social media sharing. After posting your completion, race goodies will be shipped beginning July 1st.
Lake Apopka Virtual Trail Run - Walk - Bike 60K Challenge
This is not a typical race and no awards will be presented. This is a virtual event running or walking the event using the RaceJoy App. Your results will automatically be uploaded to Runsignup.com via the app when you finish. Select this event if you wish to run, walk or bike the established course. The Lake Apopka Scenic Trail 60K is an out and back event starting and ending at the picturesque Green Mountain Scenic Overlook in Ferndale, Florida. The scenic course turns around at Magnolia Park in Apopka. The course map will be available in the Racejoy app on April 1, 2021. Due to Magnolia Park renovations the event could not be live this year, so we reversed the route so that if you want to run, walk or bike the actual course, there is parking available at Green Mountain Scenic Overlook. Enjoy the spectacular scenery as you run, walk or bike past some of Florida's most interesting nature. If you wish to run/walk your favorite local course, register for the "Race Anywhere" option instead. Race can be completed at any time during Thursday, April 1 through Saturday, July 31st, 2021. You can download and print your race bib and completion certificate from RunSignUp for photos and social media sharing. After posting your completion, race goodies will be shipped beginning July 1st.
Lake Apopka Virtual Trail Run - Walk - Bike 60K ANYWHERE
This is not a typical race and no awards will be presented. This is a virtual event running or walking the event using the RaceJoy App. Your results will automatically be uploaded to Runsignup.com via the app when you finish. Select this event if you wish to run, walk or bike 60K or 37.2 miles on your favorite local course anywhere in the U.S. Since this is a virtual challenge race, you can complete your 60K over multiple days. Your event can be completed at any time Thursday, April 1 through Saturday, July 31st, 2021. You can download and print your race bib and completion certificate from RunSignUp for photos and social media sharing. If you want to complete this event on the scenic course in Central Florida, select the Lake Apopka Scenic Virtual Trail Run - Walk - Bike event instead. After posting your completion, race goodies will be shipped beginning July 1st.
About Apopka
AdventHealth Lake Apopka Scenic Trail 30K Run, 8 Miler & 5K takes place in Apopka, Florida, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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