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Cauldron Marathon
Cauldron Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Ocala, Florida. It was last held on October 24, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Ocala, FL
Race details
- Last held
- October 24, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Ocala, Florida
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- warriorraces.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $150 (from warriorraces.com, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 2:00 PM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road
About the Cauldron Marathon
Debuting in 2026 alongside the 14th Annual Cauldron Adventure Race, The Cauldron Marathon & Half Marathon is a Halloween-themed trail event in Ocala, FL. Runners wind beneath moss-draped canopies on the Florida Trail and local mountain bike trails, finishing the full marathon at dusk and the half after dark.
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Cauldron Marathon: common questions
- When is the Cauldron Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Cauldron Marathon held?
- In Ocala, Florida.
- What distances does the Cauldron Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half Marathon.
- How do I register for the Cauldron Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Cauldron Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $150 (from warriorraces.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Cauldron Marathon start?
- 2:00 PM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Cauldron Marathon?
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road.
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