Florida Roots Trail Series: Fort Clinch

Florida Roots Trail Series: Fort Clinch is a trail race in Fernandina Beach, Florida, on January 23, 2027, organized by Zero Feet Above. The Fort Clinch stop of the series offers three distances: a 50K (31 miles), a 30K (18.6 miles) and a 10K (6.2 miles). Start times were not published at the time of listing.

Flat coastal trails make this an unintimidating place to take on your first ultra or your first trail race. The 10K suits beginners and families, the 30K is a well-sized step up for half-marathon runners, and the 50K lets you finish an ultra without any serious elevation. If the 50K is your goal, a 12- to 16-week build with a long run reaching 20 miles is enough, and you should practice running on sand and soft surfaces, which sap more energy than they look. For the 30K, eight to ten weeks of steady training with a weekly trail long run will do. Expect humidity even in January and plan your fluids accordingly.