The Itch

Course Details:

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Location: Florida National Scenic Trail, Western Connector

Start Time: 7:00 am

Course Cutoff: 7:15 pm

BIB PICK UP: You may pick up your bib between 6:00 am - 6:50 am at the Start Line at the FNST East-West Junction on CR-316 / Lake Kerr Rd. (29.366480, -81.821900)

The Itch is a no-frills, point-to-point 50K trail race through the heart of Florida’s wilderness. Runners will follow the blazes on the Florida National Scenic Trail’s west corridor, starting on Lake Kerr Rd / CR-316 and following the Western Connector, finishing at the Baseline Road Trailhead in Ocala. This is a rugged trail challenge. However, there will be aid provided on the course. There will also be one drop bag zone for runners who do not have crew support. Please plan accordingly and bring the gear and fuel you need to manage a true wilderness effort. As with most point-to-point events, transportation is the responsibility of each runner. Please coordinate your own drop-off and/or pick-up arrangements. However, if there is enough interest, we will look into getting a van to shuttle uncrewed runners before the race, from the finish line to the start of the race. Every runner is required to download the course GPX to their phone and/or watch and must carry a phone with them during the race. This is a true, "old school" event and there aren't course markers - runners will be following the orange blazes on the Florida Trail. If you're itching for a challenge...The Itch is for you!

Aid Stations

• AS 1: Salt Springs Hwy /CR 314 MM 9.6 (29.286410, -81.852630)
• AS 2: NE 145th Ave Rd MM 17.1 - Drop Bag Location (29.223630, -81.916050) Must be through by 1:00 pm
• AS 3: Marshall Swamp Trailhead / CR 314 MM 26.2 (29.185090, -82.015020) Must be through by 5:00 pm
• Finish: Florida Greenway Baseline Road Park /4803 SE 58th Ave. MM 31.1 Must finish before 7:15 pm. Park closes at 8:00 pm.

GPX Files - REQUIRED TO DOWNLOAD!

GPX on Garmin Connect

CalTopo file

GPS Coordinates:

• Aid stations and additional crew stops
• Start: (29.366480, -81.821900)
• Crew Stop MM 5: (29.334120, -81.874550)
• AS 1: MM 9.6: (29.286410, -81.852630)
• Crew Stop MM 13: (29.259090, -81.886080)
• AS 2: MM 17.1 (29.223630, -81.916050)
• Crew Stop MM 21.5 (29.212150, -81.958440)
• AS 3: MM 26.2 (29.185090, -82.015020) Note: the aid station is in the Marshall Swamp Park
• Finish: MM 31.1 4803 SE 58th Ave (Florida Greenway Baseline Road Park)

Rollover Policy:

A1 Ultra Events does not have a refund policy. However, registered runners can earn a "rollover credit". The rollover credit option is a 75% credit towards the following year. (Available until 7 days before the race.) Participants who choose this option need to re-register for the race the following year, and their credit will be waiting at checkout. The order edit screen can be accessed via the Edit link in your registration history.