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A great run on singletrack trails through forested and scrub area.


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3.3

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5.3

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44' 13 m

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18' 5 m

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41' 12 m

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42' 13 m

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Features Birding · Lake · River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

Overview

The countdown is on, and the February 11, 2024, 5th Annual SSF Run for the Woods awaits you! Run along the scenic trails of the Seminole State Forest, some of the most ecologically diverse woods Central Florida has to offer, including sand pine scrub, a rapidly disappearing ecosystem.

Need to Know

No parking fees.
Restrooms available.
All FAQs at: runforthewoods.org

EARLY PACKET PICK UP AT FRONT RUNNING SPORTS:
FRIDAY. February 9, 2024 (10am-7pm )
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 10, 2024 (10am-5pm )

FRONT RUNNING SPORTS
1061 S. SUN DRIVE, UNIT 1097
LAKE MARY, 32746
PHONE: 407- 322-1211

RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP AT BEAR POND TRAILHEAD:
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2024 Beginning at 6:30 AM

Bear Pond TrailHead / Hwy 46 Seminole State Forest Entrance
32058 FL46
Sorrento, FL US 32776

Runner Notes

Although the trails are sandy, there may be muddy areas depending on the weather prior to the race.

Description

The 5K, 12K, and half-marathon courses utilize part of the Florida National Scenic Trail and the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. Participants receive medals and t-shirts, and top finishers will be awarded arts and crafts donated by Central FL artisans.

Non-participants can enjoy nature walks, fishing, photography, Smokey Bear, and interactive activities at the Bear Pond Trailhead. Some primitive campsites are available with reservations.

Register at runforthewoods.org
Visit us on Facebook @SSFrunforthewoods
or #SSFrunforthewoods

Flora & Fauna

The forest contains approximately 4,300 acres of sand pine scrub, a rapidly disappearing biological community found predominately in Florida. The scrub provides important habitat for many rare and threatened species, such as the Florida black bear and scrub-jay. Other important species include the eastern indigo snake, hooded pitcher plant (Sarracenia minor), scrub bay (Persea humilis) and scrub holly (Ilex opaca var. arenicola).

History & Background

Seminole State Forest is one of many public properties in the scenic Wekiva River Basin. These properties were acquired under the Conservation and Recreation Lands (CARL), Save Our Rivers (SOR), Preservation 2000 (P2000), and Florida Forever programs to protect significant habitat for endangered species.

Since 1990, Seminole State Forest has been managed by the Florida Forest Service, with the goal of protecting and maintaining the forest's native biological diversity while integrating public use of the resources. Multiple-use management promotes recreation, timber, wildlife, endangered species, environmental education and many other values that benefit Florida's citizens and visitors.

You can directly support the Seminole State Forest by registering for the trail run today. Because the Run is sponsored by the Friends of Seminole State Forest, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, your registration fees are tax deductible, to the extent allowed by law. Thank you!

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Florida Rosemary
Feb 16, 2022 near Heathrow, FL
Decent sized paw print
Feb 16, 2022 near Heathrow, FL
Run start for the 5K, 12K, and half-marathon trails.  Seminole State Forest Run for the Woods.
Jan 23, 2019 near Heathrow, FL

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