Madre's Fiesta

Madre's Fiesta is a celebratory trail running event held in Middleburg, Florida, designed to honor mothers with a festive, Latin-themed atmosphere. Scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026, the event is hosted by Sombrero Running Events LLC at the Old Jennings Recreation Area. The race is known for its social environment, featuring piñatas and a post-race meal of chorizo and egg burritos cooked on-site.

The event features multiple distances, including traditional runs and rucking divisions where participants carry weighted packs. All races take place on looped courses within the Sandridge Trail system.

The Sandridge Trail is located within a Florida State Forest environment, characterized by flat-ish, wide, and non-technical paths. The terrain consists largely of sandy soil and pine flatwoods, typical of the Northeast Florida landscape. In early May, Middleburg experiences warm and humid conditions, with average daytime highs reaching 29°C and morning lows around 16°C. Due to state forest regulations, alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the property. This is a strictly cupless race, and participants are required to provide their own hydration systems to use at the stocked aid stations.

The race base is located at 2A Live Oak Ln in the Old Jennings Recreation Area. Registration remains open until May 8, 2026. Participants receive custom-made 5-inch diameter medals featuring Latin-themed designs. Awards recognize top finishers in Overall, Master's, and Grand Master's divisions, as well as a "Slow A$$" award intended to celebrate those in the back-of-the-pack. The event partners with community organizations such as Moms on the Run and Girls on the Run to promote local fitness and wellness. For those traveling from outside Clay County, lodging is available at the nearby Hampton Inn and Suites in Middleburg.