Caloosa Fest
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Location: Caloosahatchee Regional Park MTB Trails, Alva, Florida
Get ready for an unforgettable trail experience at the 2026 Caloosa Fest, featuring a Half Marathon and 5K Trail Race on the rugged, beautiful trails of Caloosahatchee Regional Park. This event brings together trail runners of all experience levels for a day filled with challenging terrain, great views, community fun, and outdoor excitement. Whether you're tackling the half marathon or cruising the 5K, this event offers something for everyone!
Schedule of Events — Saturday, December 5th, 2026
- Half Marathon Trail Race: 7:30 AM start
- 5K Trail Race: 8:00 AM start
Vendors and demos on-site throughout the morning.
Awards (2026)
- 5K Trail Race: Top 3 Male & Female overall, all participants receive a finisher medal
- Half Marathon: Top 3 Male & Female overall, all participants receive a finisher medal
Packet Pickup
- Friday Night Packet Pickup: Friday, December 4th, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Fleet Feet Fort Myers (13499 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 209, Fort Myers, FL 33907)
- Race Day Packet Pickup: Opens at 6:45 AM. Must be picked up at least 15 minutes before your race start time.
Race Day Information
Caloosahatchee Regional Park (Mountain Bike Park): 18251 N River Rd, Alva, FL 33920. Park opens at 6:30 AM for participants.
5K Trail Race Details
- Start Time: 8:30 AM
- The 5K course features a fun, scenic loop with rolling terrain and a mix of grass, hard-packed trail, and mild single track. The 5K course will stay on the green trails (beginner friendly).
Half Marathon Trail Race Details
- Start Time: 7:30 AM
- Cutoff Time: 12:00 PM
- The Half Marathon course will use the best parts of the Caloosa trail system, incorporating long stretches of perimeter trail, open grass sections, winding single track, and technical segments.
Aid Stations
- Main Aid Station: Located at Start/Finish — fully stocked.
- On-Course Aid: Water + electrolyte tabs available at miles 3 and 9.
- Hydration Requirement: All Half Marathon runners must carry a hydration system.
Crew & Canopy Area
Plenty of space at the start finish area for canopy tents and crew support.
Parking
All parking will be inside the Mountain Bike Park. Parking staff will direct you upon arrival. Parking is on grass near the trail system.