# 5k Nevermore

- **When:** Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT
- **Where:** 4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL, 34472
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-214785-5k-nevermore

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Ocala/5kNevermore?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

Dare to dash through the deepening dusk in this mesmerizing twilight adventure. Welcome to the "5k Nevermore" - where shadows lengthen and spirits soar as day surrenders to darkness.

Wind your way through Ocala's meandering trails as the sun sets and shadows dance among the Spanish moss. This unique twilight-to-darkness race captures the haunting essence of Poe's timeless tale of devotion. As darkness descends, your path will be illuminated by carefully placed gothic lanterns, creating an atmospheric journey through the gathering night.

Event Details:

Date: October 24, 2026
Location: Baseline Trail Head
1 Mile Start: 5:40 (Must have supervision if parents plan on running the 5k after)
5k Start: 6:30 PM

Race Information:

5k (3.1 miles) course
Chip-timed event

Age group awards for 5-year increments:

9 and under
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80+

Finisher Medals 

Special Awards:

Best Costume Award: Channel your inner Poe character and compete for the most creative outfit!
Don't miss this unique opportunity to combine your love for running with the macabre world of Edgar Allan Poe. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just looking for a fun evening out, the Race to Thee, Annabel Lee promises an unforgettable experience.

Register now and prepare to run for your life... or is it for your death? As Poe would say, "Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing..." What wonders and horrors await you at the finish line?

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-214785-5k-nevermore](https://runthis.run/event/rs-214785-5k-nevermore) — data from Run This (runthis.run).