Zeb’s Paradise Endurance Festival
About the race
Zeb's Paradise Endurance Festival is a backyard-style, self-paced endurance event with a tropical twist, held at Dunns Creek State Park in Pomona Park, FL.
Belt buckles are awarded for these three distances only.
Our 3.125-mile loop features natural Florida trails, sandy terrain, and shaded wooded sections. Whether you're running for fun or chasing 100 miles, every lap brings you back to the heart of the festival.
This event is independently organized, with proceeds benefiting Zeb's Help Hope Live fundraising campaign to assist with the financial challenges his family faces.
Personal basecamps
- Each endurance participant will receive a designated 10' × 10' space near the start/finish area to set up a personal aid station and rest area.
- First come, first served: Spaces are selected on race morning in order of arrival.
- Bring your own gear: Canopies, tents, chairs, tables, coolers, food, hydration, and personal supplies.
- Setup: Race morning only, before the official start time. No early or overnight setup.
- Location: Basecamps are near the start/finish line, accessible after every loop.
Central aid station and food
The main aid station will be located at the start/finish area and stocked with:
- Energy gels
- Water
- Carbohydrate and electrolyte drink mixes
- Sweet and salty snacks
- Pickle juice
- Potatoes
- Candy and additional endurance fuel
Food vendors will also be on-site with additional meals and snacks available for purchase.
Race morning check-in
Date: Saturday, February 20, 2027
Registration check-in and bib pickup will be available on race morning before the official start. All participants must check in and collect their race bib before beginning their event.
Exact check-in times and final race-day instructions will be announced closer to the event.
Why we run
In 2026, Zeb was diagnosed with ALS, a progressive neurological disease that has significantly changed life for him, his wife Ashley, and their family. Zeb is a husband, father, friend, and someone who has spent years investing in others. Now it's our turn to support him.
The course
Runners complete loops of a 3.125-mile course through Dunns Creek State Park. Runners run, walk, and rest at their own pace and start the next loop whenever they are ready. There are no hourly starts or eliminations for taking breaks. Florida Race Day tracks completed loops with a live results screen at the start/finish area.
Race format and dress
- Course: 3.125-mile loop through Dunns Creek State Park.
- Your pace: Run, walk, rest, and start your next loop whenever you're ready.
- Time limits: Complete your selected distance within your event's designated time limit.
- Live timing: Florida Race Day will track completed loops, with a live results screen at the start/finish area.
Hawaiian shirts, tropical prints, and beach-themed outfits are encouraged, as long as your gear is comfortable and safe for trail running.
Location
City insight: Pomona Park
Pomona Park is a town in Putnam County, Florida, and is part of the Palatka micropolitan area. The climate is hot and humid subtropical, so the cooler months from late autumn to early spring are the best seasons to race.
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