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Likely to sell out. 136 finished the 5K in 2024, and this year's cap is 148.
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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon Run/Walk (13.3 miles) | Half Marathon | Feb 14, 20277:30 AM | $75$80 after Nov 3, 2026 | 121 |
| 12K Run/Hike (7.14 miles) | Other | Feb 14, 20278:00 AM | $65$70 after Nov 3, 2026 | 131 |
| 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles) | 5K | Feb 14, 20278:30 AM | $55$60 after Nov 3, 2026 | 148 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $80 on Nov 3, 2026.
Online registration closes Feb 11, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $75, entry is about 15 percent above a typical half marathon in Florida, which costs $65 right now.
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Florida runs 2:18:45, about 10:35 a mile, based on 55 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:25:55 and men in 2:07:02.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:06 AM, and the Half Marathon Run/Walk (13.3 miles) starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 50 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Bear Pond Trail Head / Hwy 46 Seminole State Forest Entrance, Sorrento, FL 32776
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 (Runner's High Timing and Race Management LLC) for Tracked Chair Adventures -- Run for the Woods. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2024 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles), the fastest tenth finished in 28:13 or better, the top quarter in 33:18, and half the field in 42:31; the last tenth came in after 59:06.
At the 2024 12K Run/Hike (7.14 miles), the fastest tenth finished in 1:05:52 or better, the top quarter in 1:13:05, and half the field in 1:27:40; the last tenth came in after 2:01:23.
At the 2024 Half Marathon Run/Walk (13.3 miles), the fastest tenth finished in 1:58:06 or better, the top quarter in 2:18:32, and half the field in 2:35:18; the last tenth came in after 3:22:23.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 39:19 |
| 20-29 | 36:18 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 30:23 | 27:26 |
| 40-49 | 32:41 | 28:46 |
| 50-59 | 38:07 | 28:08 |
| 60-69 | 40:40 | 36:02 |
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 2024.
About the same size since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2024, the field went from 108 to 136 finishers, and the median time dropped from 42:52 to 42:31.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 136 (-1%) | 42:31 | under 28:13 | 20:08 |
| 2023 | 137 (+27%) | 43:13 | under 29:23 | 20:52 |
| 2022 | 108 | 42:52 | under 28:45 | 22:12 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 33:18, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 11 percent slower.
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 February 14 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 75 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 Tracked Chair Adventures -- Run for the Woods cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
EARLY PACKET PICK UP AT FRONT RUNNING SPORTS: FRIDAY. February 12, 2027 (10am-7pm ). SATURDAY. February 14, 2027 (10am-5pm ). FRONT RUNNING SPORTS. 1061 S. SUN DRIVE, UNIT 1097. LAKE MARY, 32746. PHONE: 407- 322-1211. RACE DAY PACKET PICK…
Course
12k. From Start to shelter camp, 0.82 miles: Single track hiking trail under hardwoods and pines, some roots, possible wet spots. To White Hiking Trail jct., 0.04 mile: open and grassy, a little sand. To White Hiking Trail jct., 1.19…
Course
5k. From Start to shelter camp, 0.82 miles: Single track hiking trail under hardwoods and pines, some roots, possible wet spots. To White Hiking Trail jct., 0.04 mile (1st turn): open and grassy, a little sand. To White trail water…
Course
Half Marathon. From Start to shelter camp, 0.82 miles: Single track hiking trail under hardwoods and pines, some roots, possible wet spots. To White Hiking Trail jct., 0.04 mile (1st turn): open and grassy, a little sand. To White trail…
Rules and FAQ
FAQs. COVID Tracked Chair Adventures will strive to provide our 2027 Run for the Woods participants with a safe environment to race. Our focus is to minimize all participants’ possible exposure to the virus as much as possible by following…
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Run, hike or walk the scenic trails of Seminole State Forest. Offering something for everyone, there will be a 5K, 12K (7.14 miles) and half-marathon trail race through some of central Florida's most beautiful forest.
This is a charity event. We help provide both accessibility and opportunity for everyone to enjoy the natural beauty of our forest and parks.
You can directly support the Tracked Chair Adventures by registering for the trail run today. Because the Run is sponsored by Tracked Chair Adventures, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, your registration fees are tax deductible, to the extent allowed by law. Thank you!