Caloosa Fest \u2013 December 6th, 2026<\/p>\n
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Caloosahatchee Regional Park MTB Trails \u2022 Alva, Florida<\/p>\n
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Get ready for an unforgettable trail experience at the 2026 Caloosa Fest, featuring a Half Marathon and 5K Trail Race on the rugged, beautiful trails of Caloosahatchee Regional Park.<\/p>\n
This event brings together trail runners of all experience levels for a day filled with challenging terrain, great views, community fun, and outdoor excitement.<\/p>\n
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Whether you're tackling the half marathon or cruising the 5K, this event offers something for everyone!<\/p>\n
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Schedule of Events \u2014 Sunday, December 6th, 2026<\/p>\n
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Half Marathon Trail Race: 7:30 AM start<\/p>\n
5K Trail Race: 8:00 AM start<\/p>\n
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Vendors and demos on-site throughout the morning.<\/p>\n
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Awards (2026)<\/p>\n
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5K Trail Race:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Top 3 Male & Female overall<\/p>\n
\u2022 All participants receive a finisher medal<\/p>\n
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Half Marathon:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Top 3 Male & Female overall<\/p>\n
\u2022 All participants receive a finisher medal<\/p>\n
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Friday Night Packet Pickup<\/p>\n
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Friday, December 4th, 2026<\/p>\n
5:00 PM \u2013 7:00 PM<\/p>\n
Fleet Feet Fort Myers<\/p>\n
13499 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 209<\/p>\n
Fort Myers, FL 33907<\/p>\n
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Race Day Packet Pickup<\/p>\n
Opens at 6:45 AM<\/p>\n
Packets must be picked up at least 15 minutes before your race start time.<\/p>\n
Caloosahatchee Regional Park (Mountain Bike Park)<\/p>\n
18251 N River Rd<\/p>\n
Alva, FL 33920<\/p>\n
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Park opens at 6:30 AM for participants.<\/p>\n
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5K Trail Race Details<\/p>\n
Start Time: 8:30 AM<\/p>\n
The 5K course features a fun, scenic loop with rolling terrain and a mix of grass, hard-packed trail, and mild single track. The 5K course will stay on the green trails (beginner friendly) \u00a0<\/p>\n
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Half Marathon Trail Race Details<\/p>\n
Start Time: 7:30 AM<\/p>\n
Cutoff Time: 12:00 PM<\/p>\n
The Half Marathon course will use the best parts of the Caloosa trail system, incorporating long stretches of perimeter trail, open grass sections, winding single track, and technical segments.<\/p>\n
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Aid Stations<\/p>\n
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Main Aid Station:<\/p>\n
Located at Start\/Finish \u2014 fully stocked with all supplies needed for the race.<\/p>\n
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On-Course Aid:<\/p>\n
Water + electrolyte tabs available at miles 3 and 9.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Hydration Requirement:<\/p>\n
All Half Marathon runners must carry a hydration system (handheld, vest, or bottle).<\/p>\n
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Crew & Canopy Area<\/p>\n
Theres plenty of space at the start finish area for canopy tents and crew support.<\/p>\n
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Parking<\/p>\n
All parking will be inside the Mountain Bike Park.<\/p>\n
Parking staff will direct you upon arrival.<\/p>\n
Parking is on grass near the trail system.<\/p>","url":"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/FL\/Alva\/CaloosaAR","external_race_url":null,"external_results_url":null,"fb_page_id":"1048129436290357","fb_event_id":1048129436290357,"address":{"street":"18251 N River Rd","street2":null,"city":"Alva","state":"FL","zipcode":"33920","country_code":"US"},"timezone":"America\/New_York","logo_url":"https:\/\/d368g9lw5ileu7.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/generic\/genericImage-websiteLogo-228948-1773242917.2742-0.bPSyOL.png","can_use_registration_api":"F","real_time_notifications_enabled":"F","events":[{"event_id":1091555,"race_event_days_id":382008,"name":"5K Trail Run","details":"This is a daytime trail run on the Caloosahatchee Regional Park single track mountain bike trials. 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