GR-8h Trail Race
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Event overview
The GR-8H Trail Race takes place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Ormond Beach, FL, at North Peninsula State Park (Gamble Rogers Memorial Recreation Area). The event offers a timed eight-hour trail event and a separate 5K on the same day. The eight-hour event uses a roughly 2-mile loop and is based at a park with campground access and restroom facilities. The race was moved from January to the third Saturday of March.
Distances
- 5K
- 8-hour event using a 2-mile loop
Course and facilities
The course is described as a less technical, slightly rolling single-track trail located between the intracoastal waterway and the ocean. The park location provides space for a tent city and has support from park rangers and on-site facilities.
Registration and policies
Registration is limited to 70 runners. Registration closes March 11. Race registration fees are not refundable under any circumstance, and registrations are not transferable to other participants or to future years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.