Payne's Prairie State Park, Gainesville FL
Saturday, March 29th, 2025
🏃♀️ 2025 Trail of Payne 5k, 10K & 1 Mile Fun Run
This years 13th annual Trail of Payne will have a 5k, 10K and a 1 Mile Fun Run (fun run is not chip timed) option at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. This is a pure trail race you wont want to miss! This run promises to be one of the most unique in the area, so take advantage of our beautiful state park during and after the race. 5K and 10K will share a start and then split off on their own unique course. This is a completely new course, so if you have run before, we will be starting and finishing in a different area.
🌲 Race Course Information
- Starting Point: We will start the 5k and 10k at the Wauberg Lake picnic area and dock.
- Trail Details: Runners will head out on a dirt road before splitting and entering the trails.
- 5k Route: The 5k will run Jacksons Gap Trail to Cones Dike where they will turn around and head back to the start/finish.
- 10k Route: The 10k will enjoy a lot of the same trails as previous races, except in reverse.
🌧️ Muddy Conditions
Bring your friends and get ready to go off-road we're gonna get dirty! This race has the potential to be very muddy depending on weather leading up to the event.
📝 Registration Information
- Pre-Registration Price: (register before Feb 28, 2025) - 5k - $30, 10k - $40, 1M - $15
- Registration Price: (March 1st - March 28th) - 5k - $40, 10k - $50, 1M - $15
- Day of Registration: - 5k - $50, 10k - $60, 1M - $15
- T-Shirt Guarantee: Only those who Pre-Register are guaranteed a T-Shirt. Fun Run does not include a t-shirt, but one can be added at checkout for $10.
🏆 Awards
- Age Group Awards: We are bringing back AGE GROUP AWARDS!
- Gender Awards: Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male and Female in each 10 year age bracket: U19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
- Top Awards: Trophies for Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Masters Male and Female.
🚗 Directions
Directions from Gainesville: Drive south on 441 out of Gainesville. Continue on 441 past both entrances to Lake Wauburg. Just beyond the south entrance to Lake Wauburg turn left into Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. Follow signs to race parking.
100 Savannah Blvd. Micanopy, Fl 32667
🔗 More Information
For more information, visit the race page: Trail of Payne 2025.
Starting Line Map
Coaching
Race Strong, Smart & Healthy with Online or In-Person Coaching!
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