The City of Winter Park and Track Shack's Run for the Trees 5K run/walk is a unique point to point event. The last mile is on the tree-canopied, wilderness dirt road of Genius Drive. This privately owned glimpse of old Florida is opened to the public only once a year, for this event. All in person finishers receive a young tree!
Spectacular Course
T-Shirt
Cupless Event
B-Tag Timed 5K
Tree Sapling (In person finishers)
FREE Kids' Run
Please note: There is a 1.3 mile walk back to the post-race area from the finish line.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
7:30 AM: 5K (3.1 miles)
8:30 AM: Awards Presentation (Overall)
All award recipients will receive their award at the Track Shack tent in the sponsor zone. The overall awards ceremony will begin at 8:30 AM with age group award distribution to follow.
8:45 AM: FREE Kids' Run
Ward Park
250 Perth Lane
Winter Park, FL 32792
Follow event parking signs.
$37 through March 8
$42 March 9 - April 26
$47 April 27 - May 7
$52 Race Day
Registration is scheduled to open in December.
Keeping Central Florida Fit is our mission. Walkers are encouraged to participate in all Track Shack races. The City of Winter Park encourages runners and walkers in this 5K to complete 3.1 miles within one hour. Participants who do not maintain that pace will be directed to the sidewalk by race officials.
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