Colt 45 Trail Run
About the race
The Colt 45 is held on the trails in the beautiful Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland.
This park is home to a rich ecosystem, and you may spot bald eagles, white-tailed deer, alligators, otters, gopher tortoises, and fox squirrels along your route.
Aid stations
Each 14-mile loop features 3 fully stocked aid stations to keep you fueled and hydrated.
Post-race
Every finisher receives a handcrafted award, and the top 3 male and female runners in each distance will be honored with special recognition.
After crossing the finish line, kick back with fellow runners at our post-race picnic. Bring a camp chair, swap stories, and cheer on the final finishers as the sun sets over the pines.
Packet pickup and park access
Packet Pickup begins approximately 1 hour before race start times, beginning at 6:10am. Park gates open at 6:00am.
The course will be open from 7am-11:00 pm for all four distances.
Cancellation policy
A1 Ultra Events does not have a refund policy. Registered runners can earn a rollover credit: a 70% credit towards the following year (up to 7 days before the race). Participants who choose this option need to re-register for the race the following year.
The course
The course will be open from 7am-11:00 pm for all four distances.
Location
City insight: Lakeland
Lakeland is a city in Polk County, Florida, located along I-4 between Tampa and Orlando and often counted as part of the Tampa Bay area. It is known locally as Swan City for its swans, and it had 112,641 residents at the 2020 census. Summers are hot and humid with mild, dry winters, so spring and late autumn are the best seasons to race.
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