Croomfest 2025 Trail Run

Welcome to the CroomFest 2025 Trail Run opportunities! This event offers a unique experience for runners of all levels amidst the beauty of nature and features distance options of 5-mile, 11-mile, or 15-mile to suit every participant's preference. 

Your adventure begins Sunday morning and offers runners an opportunity to run on Croom’s beautiful bike trails. Foot traffic is not permitted on these trails but for the CroomFest event, an exception has been made.

Join us for an unforgettable experience as you challenge yourself and embrace the solitude of solo running in the picturesque setting of the Withlacoochee Forest. This inaugural Trail Run promises excitement, camaraderie, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Running Rules
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Runners must be able to independently complete a run/walk on the terrain of Croom within the stated cut-off times. All three events will be chip timed. Awards are not based on competitive times. Beat your personal best.

1. Proper trail attire is suggested to include running shoes, hydration bottles, bug repellant and sunscreen
2. Participants should bring their own nutrition and hydration for the trials since aid will be limited.
3. Runners should follow the park rules. Please clean up after yourself. Please use portable toilets (no public urination).
4. All runners on the course must meet a minimum age requirement of 10 years of age
5. Runners share the responsibility to help other runners in need. If you see something, say something.
6. Runners must bring their own medications and be responsible for administering as needed.
7. Each runner on this course must be registered to be a part of this event.
8. Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Awards

• Top 3 finishers in 12 and under 
• Top 3 finishers in 13-17 age group
• Top 3 finishers in 18-59 age group
• Top 3 finishers in 60 and over
• Youngest Finisher