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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scramble 10K | 10K | Jan 23, 20278:00 AM | $44$47 after Dec 8, 2026 | – |
| Scrub Jay 5K | 5K | Jan 23, 20278:00 AM | $44$47 after Dec 8, 2026 | – |
| Virtual Scrub Jay 10KVirtual | 10K | Jan 23, 2027 | $52 | – |
| Virtual Scrub Jay 5KVirtual | 5K | Jan 23, 2027 | $52 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $47 on Dec 8, 2026.
Online registration closes Jan 23, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $44, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Florida ($45).
A typical finisher at a 10K in Florida runs 1:08:41, about 11:03 a mile, based on 15 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:12:35 and men in 1:02:04.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:19 AM, and the Scramble 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Oscar Scherer State Park, Oscar Scherer State Park, Osprey, FL 34229
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Sea Knight TPS, LLC) for Scrub Jay Races. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 Scrub Jay 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 26:22 or better, the top quarter in 30:22, and half the field in 37:49; the last tenth came in after 55:02.
At the 2026 Scramble 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 50:35 or better, the top quarter in 56:39, and half the field in 1:05:42; the last tenth came in after 1:26:27.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 29:07 | 23:46 |
| 20-29 | 29:07 | 26:13 |
| 30-39 | 26:40 | 26:20 |
| 40-49 | 26:35 | 23:51 |
| 50-59 | 29:47 | 26:37 |
| 60-69 | 28:03 | 30:06 |
| 70+ | 33:07 | 28:32 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Up 47 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 199 to 266 finishers, and the median time rose from 37:41 to 37:49.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 266 (+29%) | 37:49 | under 26:22 | 19:08 |
| 2025 | 206 (-9%) | 38:51 | under 25:44 | 20:27 |
| 2024 | 227 (-15%) | 35:32 | under 24:27 | 18:43 |
| 2023 | 266 (+34%) | 35:22 | under 24:43 | 17:05 |
| 2022 | 199 | 37:41 | under 27:14 | 17:20 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Florida trail 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:22, against 31:30 in a typical Florida trail 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around January 23 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 18% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 80 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Scrub Jay Races cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Advance Packet Pick Up BONUS! People who pick up their race packet at the advance packet pick at New Balance (Stickney Point) up will get a ONE DAY PASS for complimentary entry to almost any Florida State Park (3 excluded parks). Advance…
Schedule and packet pickup
Park gates open at 6:30 a.m. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID TRAFFIC CONGESTION. Main drive will be closed from 7:50 a.m. until approximately 9 a.m. Race day registration & packet pick up: 6:45 am to 7:45 am. 8 a.m. Races Starts - 5K and…
Course
A treat for 2026, the road paving has been completed and improvements have been made on the Lester Finley trail so you'll enjoy a smoother ride for the first part of the 5K. The 5K is a Loop Course in Oscar Scherer State Park that is a…
Course
For the 2026 Scramble 10K, the course is back to normal, all the hurricane repairs and restorations are complete! The Scramble 10K is a more challenging trail race route than the 5K. The Scramble 10K route will take you deep into the park…
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Join us for the 27th annual 5K and Scramble 10K Trail Runs
The 5K and 10K utilize different starts and courses! Everything pre-and post-race is in the vicinity of the Nature Center at Lake Osprey: parking, packet pick up, starts, finish and post race.
Due to the nature of the course, dogs and strollers are prohibited on the courses during the event.