Tracked Chair Adventures -- Run for the Woods

Run, hike or walk the scenic trails of Seminole State Forest.  Offering something for everyone, there will be a 5K, 12K (7.14 miles) and half-marathon trail race through some of central Florida's most beautiful forests.

This is a charity event and all proceeds will be used to improve the Seminole State Forest for the increased enjoyment of the public.

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

12k

• From Start to shelter camp, 0.82 miles: Single track hiking trail under hardwoods and pines, some roots, possible wet spots
• To White Hiking Trail jct., 0.04 mile: open and grassy, a little sand.
• To White Hiking Trail jct., 1.19 miles: Mostly solid based single-track hiking trail, but with definite wet spots, some long, in wet years and on wet days. 90% shaded.
• To Blueberry water station, 0.03 mile: Solid grassy two-track. 50% shaded.
• To Sand Road Junction, 1.81 miles: about 70% solid sand or grassy two-track, 20% softer sand, 10% pot holes, sometimes mucky or water filled. May be up to 30% standing water in wet years or on rainy days. About 20% shaded.
• To Florida Trail jct., 0.54 mile: Improved road, solid base, but with wet spots in wet times, and a concrete bridge. 80% shaded.
• To East Spur water station, 1.27 miles: Mostly solid based sandy single- track hiking trail, perhaps 10% soft sugar sand; can be up to 20% standing water at wet times. Mostly through open scrub and flat woods, so perhaps 10% shaded.
• To White Hiking Trail jct., 1.43 miles: mostly solid single-track hiking trail, perhaps 10% sugar sand, but can be very wet on portions after a lot of rain. Shaded for about 10-20% of distance, mostly by pines. Lots of open scrub.
• To service road, 0.03 mile: solid sand in shade.
• To finish line, 0.45mile; Mostly soft sugar sand two-track, but with solid sand and grass for last 100 or so yards

Total actual distance: 7.14 miles
Overall conditions (including 5K and half portion):
~30% shaded, 70% open
In dry weather, ~80% or more solid ground, 15% soft sugar sand, ~5% or less wet/mucky; in wet weather, ~60% solid, 15% soft sugar sand, and up to 25% wet.
Two additional water station, after 5K portion.
Slope no more than 2% at any point

5k

• From Start to shelter camp, 0.82 miles: Single track hiking trail under hardwoods and pines, some roots, possible wet spots
• To White Hiking Trail jct., 0.04 mile (1st turn): open and grassy, a little sand.
• To White trail water station, 0.67 mile (2nd turn, 1.53 miles point): solid to slightly sandy, old two-track. Mostly under pine and hardwood canopy.
• To Yellow Horse Trail jct., 0.12 mile (3rd turn): mostly solid sandy, softer in spots. Mostly in open scrub, unshaded.
• To Florida Trail jct., 0.21 mile (4th turn): soft sugar sand two-track. Open scrub, very little shade.
• To White Hiking Trail, 0.63 mile (5th turn): mostly solid sand single track hiking trail, a little sugar sand. Mostly open scrub, little shade.
• To service road, 0.03 mile (6th turn): solid sand in shade.
• To N-S service road, 0.1 mile (7th turn): soft sugar sand, mostly, in a two-track. Some shade.
• To Yellow Horse Trail, 0.09 mile (8th turn): mostly solid sand and grass, some sugar sand, on a two-track. Open scrub, no shade.
• To finish line, 0.39 mile: some sugar sand at start, then sold sand, gravel, and grass. Open scrub, with some shade.

Total actual distance: 3.1 miles
Overall conditions:
~60% shaded, 40% open
~65% or more solid ground, ~30% soft sugar sand, ~5% or less wet/mucky.
Water stations at start, mid-point (1.53 miles), and finish
Slope no more than 2% at any point

Half Marathon

• From Start to shelter camp, 0.82 miles: Single track hiking trail under hardwoods and pines, some roots, possible wet spots
• To White Hiking Trail jct., 0.04 mile (1st turn): open and grassy, a little sand.
• To White trail water station, 0.67 mile (2nd turn, 1.53 miles point): solid to slightly sandy, old two-track. Mostly under pine and hardwood canopy.
• To Blueberry Trail jct., 0.68 mile (2nd turn): Mostly solid old two-track, but some sugar sand, and lots of puddles in wet weather. Mostly shaded (80%).
• To White Hiking Trail jct., 1.19 miles (3rd turn): Mostly solid based single-track hiking trail, but with definite wet spots, some long, in wet years and on wet days. 90% shaded.
• To Blueberry water station, 0.03 mile: Solid grassy two-track. 50% shaded.
• To Sand Road Junction, 1.81 miles (4th turn): about 70% solid sand or grassy two-track, 20% softer sand, 10% pot holes, sometimes mucky or water filled. May be up to 30% standing water in wet years or on rainy days. About 20% shaded.
• To Blackwater water station, 0.36 mile: Improved road, solid base, but with wet spots in wet times, and a concrete bridge. 80% shaded.
• To Blue trail jct., 0.19 miles (5th turn): Solid base improved road. 80% shaded.
• To Sulphur Camp, 0.93 miles (6th turn): solid sand ad grass single-track hiking trail, some points wet when rainy. Lots of roots to trip on! 90% shaded.
• Across Pine Road to Blue Trail, 0.03 mile (7th turn): solid grass base and improved road. 30% shaded.
• To water station SI#1, 0.82 mile: 85% solid sand, 15% sugar sand, always dry, single-track hiking trail. Some in open scrub, the rest in overgrown scrub of oaks and sand pine, 75% shaded.
• To Yellow Hiking Trail jct., 0.80 mil (8th turn): solid sand and grass base single-track hiking trail. 90% shaded by oaks and pines.
• To Pine Road jct., 1.08miles: Solid based single-track hiking trail, 10% soft sugar sand, and a few wet spots at rainier times. Half in open scrub, half shaded.
• To Blackwater water station, 0.20 miles: Improved road, solid base, but with wet spots in wet times, and a concrete bridge. 80% shaded.
• To Florida Trail jct., 0.54 mile (9th turn): Improved road, solid base, but with wet spots in wet times, and a concrete bridge. 80% shaded.
• To East Spur water station, 1.27 miles: Mostly solid based sandy single- track hiking trail, perhaps 10% soft sugar sand; can be up to 20% standing water at wet times. Mostly through open scrub and flat woods, so perhaps 10% shaded.
• To White Hiking Trail jct., 1.43 miles (3rd turn): mostly solid single-track hiking trail, perhaps 10% sugar sand, but can be very wet on portions after a lot of rain. Shaded for about 10-20% of distance, mostly by pines. Lots of open scrub.
• To service road, 0.03 mile (4th turn): solid sand in shade.
• To finish line, 0.45mile; Mostly soft sugar sand two-track, but with solid sand and grass for last 100 or so yards

Total actual distance: 13.37 miles
Overall conditions:
~60% shaded, 40% open
In dry weather, ~80% or more solid ground, 15% soft sugar sand, ~5% or less wet/mucky; in wet weather, ~60% solid, 15% soft sugar sand, and up to 25% wet.

Water available at start, at six points along the course, and at the finish; distances between water stations range from 1.53 miles to 2.17 miles, for an average of 1.91 miles between stations.

Slope no more than 5% at any point

EARLY PACKET PICK UP AT FRONT RUNNING SPORTS:

FRIDAY. February 12, 2027   (10am-7pm )
SATURDAY.  February 14, 2027  (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 TRAIL HEAD:

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2027 Beginning at 6:30 AM

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

FAQs

COVID    Tracked Chair Adventures will strive to provide our 2027 Run for the Woods participants with a safe environment to race. Our focus is to minimize all participants’ possible exposure to the virus as much as possible by following these simple guidelines:
  All runners and guests assume personal responsibility for adhering to current COVID guidelines.
  Runners (single/teams/families) will be distanced 6 feet apart at the start of the race.
  Masks/hand sanitizer will be available at registration and all water stations.
  STAY HOME if you have any symptoms or have tested positive for COVID-19! We will apply your paid registration to next year’s race,  with proof of a positive test.
  The TCA and their volunteers will not be held liable for the development of symptoms or testing positive for COVID-19 post-race.

Where do I park at the event?
Parking is FREE and will be available at the Hwy 46 Seminole State Forest Entrance / Bear Pond trailhead. We will have folks directing the parking.

Are maps of the routes available? What about water stations?
Course maps for all distances are available by clicking on the Course Maps tab and selecting the map you would like to view. Water stations are located on maps.

Will restrooms will be available?
There is an existing restroom at the southern Bear Pond trailhead /SR 46 and at the northern Cassia trailhead / Hwy 44. There will also be porta-potties near the Bear Pond finish line.

What about medals and T-shirts?
All participants will receive a commemorative medal and T-shirts. 

Will there be prizes?
There will be prizes for the top finishers in each race. The prizes are unique arts and crafts donated by Central Florida artists.

Is there an age limit to enter the event?
There is no age requirement for the races, but we do ask that runners under the age of 15 be accompanied throughout the course by an adult.

Can I bring stuff to the event?
We will be on State Forest land. You can bring food, drinks, coolers, your friends, flags, chairs, a change of clothes, and the like. Anything in particular not on this list, please ask us about it via our Facebook page

Are pets allowed at the race?
You may bring your furry friend with you to the event.  Pets are allowed on the course but they must be leashed at all times and well behaved.  Please keep pets out of the way of other runners, pick up after them and be respectful of others that are not comfortable around pets.