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AdventHealth Lake Apopka Scenic Trail 30K Run, 8 Miler & 5K

location_city Apopka

location_on Florida

flag United States

calendar_today 15 Feb, 2026

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About the Event

ADVENTURE LIKE NO OTHER! Experience nature and wildlife in this exciting 30K, 8 Mile, and 5K trail run that meanders along Lake Apopka's shoreline!  

Lake Apopka is located 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Orlando. It is the third-largest lake in the state of Florida. The north shore of Lake Apopka is a haven for bird-watching, wildlife photographers, and nature lovers of all ages. The Lake Apopka Loop Trail follows the lake’s edge through the property, covering more than 20 miles and providing hiking and biking opportunities. The Loop Trail is expected to circumnavigate Lake Apopka in the future but is currently an out-and-back trail traversing the northern half of the lake. There are four trailheads for the Loop Trail with restrooms at the Green Mountain, North Shore/McDonald Canal boat ramp, and Magnolia Park trailheads and port-a-lets at the historic pump house. 

 

30K Trail Run:

This year the 30K route starts and and finishes at Magnolia Park. Participants will then run along the Lake Apopka North Shore trail where birds, alligators, and other wildlife call home. The trail is mostly hard-packed limestone with scattered areas of grass, dirt, and gravel. There are a total of four hydration stations along the 30K route with water, various supplies, and snacks. To keep our wildlife friends safe this will be a cupless event. All athletes will need to have a water pack or handheld water bottle with them for this event. 

 

8 Mile Run:

The 8-mile run starts and finishes at Magnolia Park in Apopka. The course is a 4-mile out-and-back run to the Historic Pumphouse on the Lake Apopka North Shore trail. The trail consists of pavement, hard-packed limestone, grass, and dirt. Runners will pass hydration stations approximately every 2 miles. To keep our wildlife friends safe this will be a cupless event. All athletes will need to have a water pack or handheld water bottle with them for this event. 

8 Miler Course Map

5K Run:
The 5K run starts and finishes at Magnolia Park in Apopka. The course is an out-and-back run along the Lake Apopka North Shore trail. The trail consists of pavement, hard-packed limestone, grass, and dirt. To keep our wildlife friends safe this will be a cupless event. All athletes will need to have a water pack or handheld water bottle with them for this event. 

5K Course Map

 

Swag & Awards:

All participants will receive a long-sleeved mesh tech shirt and finishers medal. Overall awards to the top 3 Males & Females plus Master winners. Age group awards in 5-year increments 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, etc. 

Post-Race Food: 

Refueling never got so easy! Tons of salty snacks and warm food will be ready for you when you cross the finish line. Our food tent will be stocked with bananas, chips, granola bars, cookies, sodas, Gatorade, and much much more!

 

Races Offered

Lake Apopka Scenic Trail 30K Run

Feb 15, 2026

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Distance — 30K

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Type — Road running

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07:00

Lake Apopka Virtual Trail Run - Walk - Bike ANYWHERE

Feb 15, 2026

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Distance — 18.6 Miles

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Type — Road running

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07:00

8 Mile Run

Feb 15, 2026

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Distance — 8 Miles

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Type — Road running

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07:15

5K Run/Walk

Feb 15, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Road running

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07:30

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Apopka.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 12.9° / 24.1°
wb_sunny 11.3° / 22.4°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 12.2 /
water_drop 73.6%

About Apopka

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Apopka is a city in Orange County, Florida. The population of Apopka was around 41,000 at the 2010 census. As at 2019, the city's population was estimated to have jumped to over 53,000. Apopka is a Native American word for "Potato-eating place".

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