Operation Outdoor Freedom Trailfest 5k/10k/11 Miler
First things first, MAY WE NEVER FORGET. This is most definitely a Patriot’s Day event – a morning of contemplation and commemoration. But also one of celebration…celebration of the indomitable American spirit and the knowledge that we live in the greatest country on this earth.
This race started out as the Patriot’s Run & Paddle, unique to the SoWal area! Started in 2020, it was actually the first area event permitted during the COVID era. Many improvements have been made since that first race. Beginning with the 2025 we have partnered with Operation Outdoor Freedom and have changed the name accordingly and upgraded it to a TRAILFEST! Operation Outdoor Freedom provides recreational opportunities to wounded veterans on Florida state forests, agricultural, and private lands. All of their events feature fully equipped accommodations geared to the special needs of wounded veterans.
General Race InfoSeptember 13, 2025, at 7:00am
The start line is at the Eastern Lake Trailhead off of Hwy395 going into Watercolor.
Join us for Operation Outdoor Freedom TrailfestThis race started out as the Patriot’s Run & Paddle,unique to the SoWal area! It started in 2020, it was the first area event permitted during the COVID era. Many improvements have been made since that
first race.Beginning in 2025 we have partnered with Operation OutdoorFreedom and have changed the name accordingly and upgraded it to a TRAILFEST!
Operation Outdoor Freedom provides recreationalopportunities to wounded veterans on Florida state forests, agricultural, and private lands. All their events feature fully equipped accommodation geared to the special needs of wounded veterans.
We are happy to donate a portion of the proceeds to this race to Operation Outdoor Freedom.
Courses
5k (ish) runners: Will follow the yellow loop
10k (ish) runners: Will follow the outside perimeter of theyellow loop and pick up the red loop and back to the yellow loop to finish
10 (ish) mile runners: Will follow outside perimeter of the yellowand red loops and pick up the orange loop. Follow orange back to red and yellow perimeter to finish.
***Please see map***
The best thing about these trails is they are already markedby the Forest Department. Routes will also be marked on race day.
Awards & Swag
All registered runners will receive a shirt along with finishers medal. Only those runners that are registered by August 31st will be guaranteed a shirt. We will have some extra made up for those that register late, but remember, there is no guarantee that you will receive the official race swag so make sure you sign up early.
Awards
1st, 2nd, 3rd place male/female overall winners for each race.
Age group: 1st place male/female winners foreach age group
10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Packet Pickup
Packet Pick up will take place September 12, 2025, from 4-6pm.
It is strongly encouraged that you pick up your packet thenight before.
There is a small pickup time in the morning prior to the race at 6:30am.
The race will start promptly at 7:00am
Pick up location on Friday night:
Fleet Feet Inlet Beach
11299 US Hwy 98 E
Inlet Beach, FL 32461
850-641-0040.
Refund Policy
Due to Mother Nature and her history in Florida, we cannot guarantee perfect weather for this event. Refunds will not be given if the event is cancelled. If the event is cancelled, runners can pick up their swag and medal at Fleet Feet Inlet Beach. PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR SPECIAL TREATMENT.
When signing up for this event you are doing so with the understanding of the
refund policy.Right of Refusal
Rotorhead 30A Racing reserves the right to refuse anyparticipant from competing in our races.
COURSE MAPS
TrailFest Map
