# The Florida Run @ Manatee Springs State Park - **When:** Thu, Feb 18, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST - **Where:** 11650 N.W. 115 St., Chiefland, FL, 32626 - **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-165796-the-florida-run-manatee-springs-state-park ## Registration Register on the event's own site: https://www.thefloridarun.com ## Description Kick off your weekend at Manatee Springs State Park with a Friday 5K and Saturday 10K and Half Marathon—two days of trail running set in one of North Florida’s most scenic parks. Smooth, runnable trails. Shaded forest. Crystal-clear springs. QUICK INFO Location: Manatee Springs State Park Dates: Friday 5K + Saturday 10K & Half Marathon Distances: 5K | 10K | Half Marathon Terrain: Smooth, runnable trails through shaded forest Swag: Finisher medal and race swag item Food: Spaghetti dinner Friday and breakfast burritos Saturday PACKET PICK-UP & START TIMES Friday Packet Pick-Up  2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Manatee Springs State Park Saturday Packet Pick-Up 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM Manatee Springs State Park Start Times 5K (Friday): 5:30 PM Half Marathon (Saturday): 7:15 AM 10K (Saturday): 7:30 AM FEATURED EVENTS Manatee Springs Weekend Challenge (5K + Half Marathon) Make it a full weekend. Run Friday and Saturday, push your limits, and earn serious bragging rights. Double Down Challenge (5K + 10K) Two races. Two days. Double the fun. Includes a special Weekend Challenge finisher item. Save when you bundle. Limited availability. PARKING & PARK INFO Parking fees go directly to Manatee Springs State Park. Parking passes are single day use only and must be purchased online the morning of the race. You may also use or purchase an annual Florida State Park Pass. Please abide by the speed limit when entering the park.  WHY RUN MANATEE SPRINGS Beautiful shaded forest trails Smooth, runnable terrain for all levels Start and finish near the springs Chance to see a manatee Family-friendly, welcoming atmosphere Two-day race weekend experience --- Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-165796-the-florida-run-manatee-springs-state-park](https://runthis.run/event/rs-165796-the-florida-run-manatee-springs-state-park) — data from Run This (runthis.run).