Florida · 50K
The Itch
The Itch is a 50K event held in Ocala, Florida. It was last held on October 17, 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 17, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Ocala, Florida
- Distances
- 50K
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- a1ultraevents.wordpress.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 58°F at the start, 90% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 28, 2026)
About the The Itch
The Itch is a no-frills, point-to-point 50K trail race on the Florida National Scenic Trail's western corridor near Ocala, running from the Lake Kerr Rd/CR-316 trailhead to Baseline Road Trailhead. Runners navigate by trail blazes with required GPX navigation, limited on-course aid, and one drop-bag zone, making it a self-supported wilderness challenge.
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The Itch: common questions
- When is the The Itch?
- 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 The Itch held?
- In Ocala, Florida.
- What distances does the The Itch offer?
- 50K.
- How do I register for the The Itch?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Itch?
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open.
- What time does the The Itch start?
- 7:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the The Itch?
- Point-to-point course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the The Itch?
- about 58°F at the start, 90% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 28, 2026).
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