Caloosa Fest
Caloosa Fest offers a rugged trail half marathon and 5K in Florida's Caloosahatchee Regional Park.
Race Date
Dec 6, 2026
Location
Alva, FL
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Location
- Alva, Florida
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Trail
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
Caloosa Fest transforms the rugged, beautiful trails of Caloosahatchee Regional Park into a half marathon and 5K racecourse. This event is designed for trail runners of all experience levels, promising a day packed with challenging terrain, scenic views, and community camaraderie.
The half marathon course winds through the park's natural beauty, offering a true trail running adventure. Runners can expect a mix of surfaces and varied terrain that tests their mettle. The 5K, also a loop, features rolling terrain with a blend of grass, hard-packed trail, and mild single track, making it accessible for beginners while still providing an engaging run.
Participants receive a Caloosa Fest T-shirt and a finisher medal, with awards for the top three male and female overall finishers in both races. The event fosters a sense of community with vendors and demos available throughout the morning, creating an exciting outdoor experience for all involved.
Race-provided description
Caloosa Fest – December 6th, 2026 Caloosahatchee Regional Park MTB Trails • Alva, Florida 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. This event brings together trail runners of all experience levels for a day filled with challenging terrain, great views, community fun, and outdoor excitement. Whether you're tackling the half marathon or cruising the 5K, this event offers something for everyone! Schedule of Events — Sunday, December 6th, 2026 Half Marathon Trail Race: 7:30 AM start 5K Trail Race: 8:00 AM start Vendors and demos on-site throughout the morning. Awards (2026) 5K Trail Race: • Top 3 Male & Female overall • All participants receive a finisher medal Half Marathon: • Top 3 Male & Female overall • All participants receive a finisher medal Friday Night Packet Pickup Friday, December 4th, 2026 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Fleet Feet Fort Myers 13499 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 209 Fort Myers, FL 33907 Race Day Packet Pickup Opens at 6:45 AM Packets must be picked up at least 15 minutes before your race start time. Caloosahatchee Regional Park (Mountain Bike Park) 18251 N River Rd Alva, FL 33920 Park opens at 6:30 AM for participants. 5K Trail Race Details Start Time: 8:30 AM 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) Half Marathon Trail Race Details Start Time: 7:30 AM Cutoff Time: 12:00 PM 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. Aid Stations Main Aid Station: Located at Start/Finish — fully stocked with all supplies needed for the race. On-Course Aid: Water + electrolyte tabs available at miles 3 and 9. Hydration Requirement: All Half Marathon runners must carry a hydration system (handheld, vest, or bottle). Crew & Canopy Area Theres plenty of space at the start finish area for canopy tents and crew support. Parking All parking will be inside the Mountain Bike Park. Parking staff will direct you upon arrival. Parking is on grass near the trail system.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, December 6, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Caloosa Fest T-Shirt
Start Location
18251 N River Rd, Alva, FL, 33920
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
trail
Scenery
Park
Surface
Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 79°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
59°
Afternoon (High)
79°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Caloosa Fest?
The Caloosa Fest is held on Sunday, December 6, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Caloosa Fest take place?
It takes place in Alva, Florida.
What distances does the Caloosa Fest offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K.
Is the Caloosa Fest course flat and good for a PR?
The Caloosa Fest is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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