location_city Gainesville
location_on Florida
flag United States
calendar_today 28 Mar, 2026
directions_run Running
language Official Website
RegisterThis years 14th annual Trail of Payne will have a 5k, 10K and a 1 Mile Fun Run (fun run is not chip timed) option at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. This is a pure trail race you wont want to miss! This run promises to be one of the most unique in the area, so take advantage of our beautiful state park during and after the race. 5K and 10K will share a start and then split off on their own unique course. This is a completely new course, so if you have run before, we will be starting and finishing in a different area.
We will start the 5k and 10k at the Wauberg Lake picnic area and dock. Runners will head out on a dirt road before splitting and entering the trails. 5k will run Jacksons Gap Trail to Cones Dike where they will turn around and head back to the start/finish. The 10k will enjoy a lot of the same trails as previous races, except in reverse. Expect every type of surface: packed dirt, roots, grass, soft sand and even a little mud. With trails that are winding & narrow, straight & wide, sunny & open or shady & dense, you won't be bored on this course.
Pre-Registration Price (register before Feb 28, 2025) - 5k - $30 , 10k - $40, 1M - $15
Registration (March 1st - March 27th) - 5k - $40 , 10k - $50, 1M - $15
Day of Registration - 5k - $50 , 10k - $60, 1M - $15
Only those who Pre-Register are guaranteed a T-Shirt. Fun Run does not include a t-shirt, but one can be added at checkout for $10
Directions from Gainesville:
Drive south on 441 out of Gainesville. Continue on 441 past both entrances to Lake Wauburg. Just beyond the south entrance to Lake Wauburg turn left into Paynes Prarie Preserve State Park. Follow signs to race parking.
100 Savannah Blvd. Micanopy, Fl 32667
Mar 28, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Road running
08:30
Mar 28, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Road running
08:30
Mar 28, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Road running
08:40
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Gainesville.
Gainesville is in North Central Florida. It is home to the University of Florida, and Santa Fe College.
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