2026 Trail of Payne 5k & 10k
This years 13th annual Trail of Payne will have a 5k and 10k option at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is a pure trail race you wont want to miss! This run promises to be one of the most unique in the area, so take advantage of our beautiful state park during and after the race.
After a brief park-road start, this challenging course is all trails. Expect every type of surface: packed dirt, roots, grass, soft sand and even a little mud. With trails that are winding & narrow, straight & wide, sunny & open or shady & dense, you won't be bored on this course.
Bring your friends and get ready to go off-road were gonna get dirty! This race has the potential to be very muddy depending on weather leading up to the event.
- If you would like to Volunteer at this years race, please email for more information.
Top Awards and Trophies for Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Masters Male and Female.
Directions from Gainesville:
Drive south on 441 out of Gainesville. Continue on 441 past both entrances to Lake Wauburg. Just beyond the south entrance to Lake Wauburg turn left into Paynes Prarie Preserve State Park. Follow signs to race parking.
100 Savannah Blvd. Micanopy, Fl 32667
Contact information
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