John Holmes Trail Run

Sat, Oct 3, 2026
United States
Brooksville
250+
johnholmestrailrun.com
Trail
Croom Park
United States
World's Oldest 50K

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Trail in United States, Brooksville

Distances

Trail
50K
50 km
Start: Oct 4, 03:00 AM
85.00 EUR
Trail
16M
16 km
Start: Oct 3, 04:00 AM
65.00 EUR
Trail
9M
9 km
Start: Oct 3, 04:00 AM
50.00 EUR

About

Southeast's Oldest 50K Trail Run held at Croom Park / Withlacoochee State Forest. The 2026 edition marks the 34th running of the event, renamed in honor of founder John Holmes. The course features forest trails with post-race feast and awards.

Pacers

Pacemaker information is not currently available for this event. Check back closer to race day or contact the event organizers for details on pacers.

Results

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Typical weather in Brooksville

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan67°50°

↑ 07:24

↓ 17:55

Feb71°53°

↑ 07:09

↓ 18:20

Mar76°57°

↑ 07:40

↓ 19:39

Apr81°62°

↑ 07:04

↓ 19:56

May86°68°

↑ 06:39

↓ 20:14

Jun88°73°

↑ 06:32

↓ 20:30

Jul88°74°

↑ 06:43

↓ 20:30

Aug88°75°

↑ 07:00

↓ 20:10

Sep86°73°

↑ 07:16

↓ 19:35

Oct82°66°

↑ 07:31

↓ 19:01

Nov75°59°

↑ 06:53

↓ 17:37

Dec71°54°

↑ 07:16

↓ 17:36

Weather data by Open-Meteo

What's included in entry

Race Number
Finisher Medal
Post-Race Feast

Aid Station
Race T-Shirt

Prices & signup

50K85.00 EUR
16M65.00 EUR
9M50.00 EUR

FAQ

When and where is the John Holmes Trail Run?

The race is held on October 3, 2026 at Croom Park / Withlacoochee State Forest in Brooksville, Florida. Start times: 50K at 7:00 am; 16M/9M at 8:00 am.

What are the registration fees and deadlines?

Early registration (before June 30): 50K $85, 16M $65, 9M $50. Regular registration (July 1–September 1): 50K $90, 16M $70, 9M $55. Race day registration: 50K $95, 16M $75, 9M $60. Fees are non-refundable; race runs rain or shine.

Who is John Holmes?

John Holmes was the founder and a long-time staple of the Croom Trail community. The race was renamed in his honor in 2006 and continues as Southeast's Oldest 50K Trail Run.

What should I expect on course?

The course winds through forest trails in Croom Park / Withlacoochee State Forest. Aid stations provide food and drink. The event includes a post-race feast and awards. T-shirts are not guaranteed for race-day registrations.

Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:06:15 AM