Ocala 69
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OCALA 69 - Ocala National Forest, Florida
OCALA 69 is a point to point endurance event held Saturday, January 16 to Sunday, January 17, 2027. The course follows the Florida Trail for 69 miles (+/-) with about 1,709 ft of elevation gain across sand, swamp and pine scrub. The route starts at the Florida Trail Rodman ATV Trailhead and finishes at Palermo Pizza & Italian Restaurant in Paisley.
Categories are Runner (no required carried weight), Light (10 lbs dry) and Heavy (25 lbs dry). Required Light and Heavy weight must be carried dry in a ruck; weighted vests and sandbags are not allowed. Candidates are solo and self-sufficient on course; no drop bags or outside assistance are permitted except event support.
Finish in under 24 hours from step-off to earn the OCALA 69 Dog Tag; GPS evidence of at least 65 miles is required for the award. Additional awards include Gold Dog Tag for the male and female Heavy winners and Winner Dog Tag for the male and female Runner and Light winners, all requiring a Dog Tag time finish.
There are five mandatory checkpoints spaced at about 15 mile intervals; two checkpoints are unmanned. Supported checkpoints offer bottled water and basic snacks. Navigation uses the Florida Trail orange blazes and an AllTrails route is recommended for offline use.
Required equipment includes a personal medical kit, minimum emergency rations (three bars and 0.5 L water), hydration capacity for between checkpoints, hi-vis jacket, spare flashlight and $30 cash. Medical disclosure is required and withdrawals follow event procedures. Ticket prices are $299 through December 14, 2026 and $375 from December 15, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
