HalfRuns
The Florida Run @ Manatee Springs State Park

The Florida Run @ Manatee Springs State Park

Race Date

Feb 19, 2027

Location

Chiefland, FL

Solid Pick43

The Experience

Kick off your weekend at Manatee Springs State Park with a Friday 5K and Saturday 10K and Half Marathon—two days of trail running set in one of North Florida’s most scenic parks. Smooth, runnable trails. Shaded forest. Crystal-clear springs. QUICK INFO Location: Manatee Springs State Park Dates: Friday 5K + Saturday 10K & Half Marathon Distances: 5K | 10K | Half Marathon Terrain: Smooth, runnable trails through shaded forest Swag: Finisher medal and race swag item Food: Spaghetti dinner Friday and breakfast burritos Saturday PACKET PICK-UP & START TIMES Friday Packet Pick-Up  2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Manatee Springs State Park Saturday Packet Pick-Up 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM Manatee Springs State Park Start Times 5K (Friday): 5:30 PM Half Marathon (Saturday): 7:15 AM 10K (Saturday): 7:30 AM FEATURED EVENTS Manatee Springs Weekend Challenge (5K + Half Marathon) Make it a full weekend. Run Friday and Saturday, push your limits, and earn serious bragging rights. Double Down Challenge (5K + 10K) Two races. Two days. Double the fun. Includes a special Weekend Challenge finisher item. Save when you bundle. Limited availability. PARKING & PARK INFO Parking fees go directly to Manatee Springs State Park. Parking passes are single day use only and must be purchased online the morning of the race. You may also use or purchase an annual Florida State Park Pass. Please abide by the speed limit when entering the park.  WHY RUN MANATEE SPRINGS Beautiful shaded forest trails Smooth, runnable terrain for all levels Start and finish near the springs Chance to see a manatee Family-friendly, welcoming atmosphere Two-day race weekend experience

Logistics

Race Day

Friday, February 19, 2027

Start Time

5:30 PM

Giveaway

T-Shirt and Challenge Item

Start Location

11650 N.W. 115 St., Chiefland, FL, 32626

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

10K13.1 Miles5K

Course Map

3 other maps for this race

Quality Score

Solid Pick43
Methodology
Heritage4/20

2 years running

Size9/15

~76 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty4/20

4% returning runners

Course & details6/15

3 timing sources · 9 photos

National draw7/10

runners from 14 states

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:24:39

Weather5/10

typical high 70°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

49°

Afternoon (High)

70°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.1"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

76%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 152 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.

Most recent

2026

Total finishers

152

Median time

2:24:24

Latest turnout

78

States

17

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:20p50 median ≈ 2:253:35

Turnout by year

20252026

'25'26
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