Jacks 50K/24k/12k Trail Race

Jacks 50K/24k/12k Trail Race is held in Palm Coast, Florida, on October 25, 2026. Three trail distances are available: a 50K (31 miles), a 24K (about 15 miles), and a 12K (about 7.5 miles). Start times were not listed at the time of writing. The three distances are neatly nested, which suggests a loop format where the 24K and 50K repeat the shorter course, though you should confirm the layout with the organizer.

A flat coastal Florida course makes the 50K approachable for a first ultra, and the late-October date generally avoids the worst of the summer heat. Focus your 16-week build on time on feet and on running comfortably on sand and roots rather than on climbing. The 24K is a good target if you race road halves and want to see how you handle trail surfaces, and the 12K gives newer runners a manageable distance with the same terrain. Carry fluids at every distance; humidity is still a factor on the coast in the fall.