Turkey Burn Ultra
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Turkey Burn 12-Hour Adventure Race
The Turkey Burn is a 12-hour adventure race held on November 28, 2026, at Lake Louisa State Park near Clermont, Florida, outside Orlando. The course uses the park’s trails, lakes, rivers, swamps, oak hammocks, and wetlands, and offers opportunities to observe local wildlife, including herons, egrets, and ospreys.
Racing involves three disciplines with an approximate breakdown:
- Approximately 20% trekking
- Approximately 20% paddling
- Approximately 60% biking
Organizers provide canoes, paddles, and personal flotation devices; teams may bring their own paddling gear if it is packed in paddle bags. A mountain bike is required for the biking sections; bikes must have flat handlebars and wider tires suitable for rugged terrain. Gravel bikes are not permitted. Mandatory gear must be reviewed before the event and the race rules must be carried during the race. Waivers are required for check in. Refunds may take up to 90 days to process.
The event includes a race shirt, food and drinks during the race, awards for division placings, and dinner at the 12-hour finish. Camping options include tent, car, or van camping and a campground next to the start is available for RV parking; sleeping in a car is allowed while sleeping in an RV at the start or finish is not permitted.
Registration opens May 8, 2026 and closes November 22, 2026. Entry fee is $260 per racer. Awards are given 1st through 3rd across multiple divisions and a single award for the youngest racer; recipients must be present to receive awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
