Madre's Fiesta
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Event Overview
Madre's Fiesta is a running event held annually on May 9, 2026, at the Old Jennings Recreation Area in Middleburg, Florida. The event celebrates mothers with a Latin-themed party atmosphere, featuring piñatas and chorizo and egg burritos.
The event offers several distances for runners and ruckers:
- Half Marathon (also called 1/2 Marathon)
- 14K
- 7K
- Half Marathon Ruck
- 14k Ruck
- 7k Ruck
- Kids Fun Run (1 mile)
Course and Logistics
All races take place on the Sandridge Trail. The courses are looped. The half marathon runs a 6.65-mile loop twice, the 14K runs a 4.2-mile loop twice, and the 7K runs the same 4.2-mile loop once. The trail is described as wide, non-technical, and "flat-ish."
The event is a cupless race; participants must carry their own hydration pack or bottle. There is one main aid station for all events and a second aid station for half marathon runners approximately halfway through each loop. Stations provide water, electrolytes, and standard fare. A complimentary hot meal, cooked on a Blackstone grill, is provided for all runners and volunteers. No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the state forest property.
Participants receive a custom-made medal with a Latin theme. Awards are given for Overall, Master's, and Grand Master's divisions, as well as a "Slow A$$" award to honor back-of-the-pack participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
