2025 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running
- Running
- Marathon
Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
Location: Holder Mine Campground, 4399 Trail 10, Inverness, FL
Get ready to Sweat, Swat, n' Swear your way through the beautiful trails in Inverness, FL! This year’s race features a scenic, yet grueling, single-loop course - using the A, B, and C loops of the Citrus Tract in the Withlacoochee State Forest.
All races start and finish at Holder Mine Campground.
Saturday, May 23: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, May 24: 5:15 AM – 8:00 AM
Location: Holder Mine Campground, 4399 Trail 10, Inverness, FL
All distances are single-loop courses. Trails will be marked with orange, pink, and white tape, plus occasional signage. The cut-off time for all races is 4:30 PM.
3 Full Aid Stations (food & drinks every 8–10 miles)
3 Hydration Stations (water only, approx. every 5 miles)
Aid Station Supplies Include: Water, GU Roctane, soda, pickles, chips, PB&J, fruit, ice
Important: All runners must carry a hydration method (handheld, waist pack, or vest). It will be HOT — proper hydration is critical.
Drop bag location TBA as race day approaches. Please label your bag with your name. Use small bags or coolers only. Volunteers will transport all gear — keep it light! Drop bags will only be returned to the finish line twice during the race.
Every finisher earns a custom finisher's award. After you cross the line, kick back with your fellow trail warriors at our post-race picnic. Bring a camp chair, a smile, and your best trail tales.
Camping in Holder Mine Campground is available through Reserve America. The reservations must be made over the phone. We will post the event code once it becomes available. Reserve America: 1-877-879-3859
50K Registration | $80.00 | See |
25K Registration | $60.00 | See |
10 Miler Registration | $45.00 | See |
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