Run Your Buns Off Marathon @ Hawthorne Trail

Run Your Buns Off Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Sunday, April 4, 2027
Hawthorne Trail – Paynes Prairie Area, Florida

Are you ready to kick off spring with a fast, scenic race on one of Florida's most beautiful paved trails?

Join us for the return of the Run Your Buns Off race on Sunday, April 4, 2027! Whether you're chasing a Boston Qualifier, running your first marathon, setting a personal best, or simply enjoying a healthy morning outdoors, this event has a distance for everyone.

Race Distances
Marathon
Half Marathon
10K
5K
The course follows the beautiful Hawthorne Trail, offering runners a smooth paved surface, peaceful natural surroundings, and a flat, fast course that is perfect for runners and walkers alike.

Why You'll Love This Race
Fast, runner-friendly course
Beautiful Florida scenery
Well-stocked aid stations
Professional chip timing with live results
Custom finisher medals
Age group awards
Friendly volunteers
Great race atmosphere for runners of all abilities
Whether you're chasing a new PR, training for a bigger goal, or simply looking for a fun race with family and friends, Run Your Buns Off is designed to give every participant a first-class race experience.

Bring your determination, your running shoes, and your best attitude—we'll take care of the rest!

Register today and let's Run Your Buns Off!

"Every mile is a victory. Every finish line tells a story."

LIVE STREAMING

• Awards podium and ceremony
• Live streaming to my Facebook page. DESTINATIONTRAINING. Now your friends and family can watch your race from any place in the country.

WEBSITE INFORMATION: https://linktr.ee/Dr.Craig

Packet pickup will be on Saturday, April 3th 2026 at the race location Start/Finish line from 4:00PM to 6:00PM and again on Sunday, April 4th 2027 at race location Registration Tent from 6:00AM TO 7:15 AM.

REFERRAL PROGRAM

Sign up for Run Your Buns Off @ Hawthorne
Once your registration is complete, you will receive a unique referral link to share with your friends, family or post on social media
Get 5 friends to sign up using your unique referral link and you will automatically receive a refund of $20.00. 

COMMUNICATING

In order to receive accurate information, last minute updates and special adjustments, you will need to open up the last email on April 5, 2025 Thank you 

THE HALF MARATHON IS A USTF CERTIFIED COURSE

THE MARATHON IS A CERTIFIED COURSE

This is a multi-distance event that will take place on Sunday, April 4th, 2027

It starts at the SE 200TH ROAD, where 200 CROSSES THE RUNNING TRAIL

COURSE INFORMATION

The half marathon and full marathon are USTF certified.
The course starts at the East end of the Hawthorne trail.
The course is out and back which means the marathoners run four laps and the half marathoners run two laps.
HYDRATION

Gatorade will be in cups. Water in 8oz bottles.
Liquid hydration in cups will be at the loop and mile markers 1.3, and 3.275
Parking will be behind Island Doctor's (21815 SE 71st Ave, Hawthorne, FL 32640)

Over flow parking will be at the High School(21403 SE 69th Ave, Hawthorne, FL 32640)
Awards

Each Event will have 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Age Group Awards (Male & Female).  The age groups WILL BE 5 DEEP

Shirts will be stylish racer-back tops for women and tank tops for men. SHIRTS FOR THIS RACE WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED TO THOSE WHO SIGN UP AFTER MARCH 25TH!   We will substitute CUPCAKE RACE shirts for those who register after 3/25/2025                                                                                                 

Trophies for the overall male and female finishers. Age group awards going three deep for 10-year increments (ex. 20-29) for all three events, male & female. ALL AWARDS WILL BE ON SITE. NO MAILING.  

Please note: THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR THIS RACE

VIRTUAL OPTION

Join fellow runners on April 8, 2023 for the Run Your Buns Off Marathon @ Hawthorne Trail. It's a fantastic 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon, MARATHON: USTF CERTIFIED, Virtual - Choose Your Distance featuring a flat and fast course in Hawthorne.