Event Description

Enchanted Forest 10K Run, 5K Run/Hike, and Kids Fun Run – September 22, 2024

Come spend a magical morning in the Enchanted Forest.  The Enchanted Forest is the flagship sanctuary of the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program.  The Forest consists of 480 acres with hiking trails, an environmental education center and great opportunities to see the natural Florida  

REGISTRATION:

While advance, online registration is encouraged, there will be on-site registration before the race on race-day.  

Registration fees are as follows:

-        Prior to race day:

o   10K Run - $35

o   5K Run/Hike - $25

o   Kids Fun Run - Free

-        Race Day

o   10K Run - $40

o   5K Run/Hike - $30

o   Kids Fun Run – Free

A portion of the proceeds will go to the Friends of the Enchanted Forest, Inc. a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to protecting Brevard County’s natural treasures and connecting the community with all the Environmentally Endangered Lands properties.

PACKET PICK-UP:

Packet pick-up will be between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, September 20 and 21, at the Enchanted Forest, 444 Columbia Blvd, Titusville, FL 32780.  There will also be race day packet pickup at the venue from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.  

DIRECTIONS

The race is held in the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary, Titusville, FL, 444 Columbia Blvd, Titusville, FL 32780.  

PARKING

Volunteers will be on location directing traffic.  Parking on race day will be along the entrance road.  

RACE RULES

The Enchanted Forest is nature sanctuary and the health and safety of wildlife populations is a priority concern.  We ask that race participants abide by the following rules:

-        NO PETS ARE ALLOWED IN THE ENCHANTED FOREST.  This is by county ordinance.

-        Littering is strictly prohibited.  In addition to the permanent trash cans in the Enchanted Forest, there will be trash cans at both aid stations.

-        Stay on designated trails at all times.

-        Runners must yield to wildlife.

-        Harassing or harming wildlife will not be tolerated.

RACE AND COURSE DETAILS

The Kids Fun Run starts at 7:15 a.m.  The 10K run starts at 8:00 a.m.  The 5K run/hike starts at 8:10 a.m.

A mandatory pre-race meeting will take place at the start line at 7:45 a.m. for both the 10K run and 5K run/hike.

The 5K run/hike will consist of one loop of the course, and the 10K will be 2 loops.  

The course is beautiful but challenging.  The trails were created with hikers and group tours in mind, so they are wide and well maintained.  The outer most reaches of the trail along the Magnolia Loop is more technical, with roots and other hazards, but most of the course consists of beginner level trails.  While there are a handful of hills, the elevation changes are limited.

The Kids Fun Run is approximately .25 mile.

AID STATIONS

There will be one water station on the course and one post-race refreshment table at the finish line.

The on-course water station will be at the junction of the Mesic Trail and Magnolia Loop, approximately 1.5 miles into the course.  5k runners will pass the water station twice and 10k runners will pass it four times.  

The finish line post-race refreshment table will have a variety of options.

AWARDS

-        Overall – 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for male and female in both the 10K and 5K

-        1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female age groups – 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-45, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & up.

VOLUNTEERS

There are several opportunities to volunteer before and during the race.  If you are interested in volunteering, please send an e-mail to EnchantedForestRun@gmail.com.