Florida · Gator Challenge · 2 lap mtb race · 10k
Trail Fest at Graham Swamp
Trail Fest at Graham Swamp is a Gator Challenge, 2 lap mtb race, 10k and 5k event held in Palm Coast, Florida. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, November 21, 2026. About 160 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 21, 2026
- Location
- Palm Coast, FL
- Field size
- ~160 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Location
- Palm Coast, Florida
- Distances
- Gator Challenge, 2 lap mtb race, 10k, 5k
- Field size
- About 160 runners
- Course
- No specific elevation-gain figures published; the trail is technical rather than high-elevation (roots, rocks, soft sand, steep short climbs/descents, tight switchbacks)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- elevateeventcompany.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $50 (from elevateeventcompany.com, checked September 26, 2026)
- Start time
- 9:30 AM EST
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 10K
- Loop course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified
About the Trail Fest at Graham Swamp
Trail Fest at Graham Swamp is a full-day multisport festival on the Graham Swamp Mountain Bike Trail in Palm Coast, Florida, combining 5K and 10K trail runs, a 2-lap mountain bike race, a free kids run, yoga, and live music. The singletrack course is technical -- roots, rocks, soft sand and tight switchbacks -- and is billed by the organizer as the toughest trail in Flagler County; finishing both the 10K and the bike race earns the event's "Gator Challenge" award.
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Trail Fest at Graham Swamp: common questions
- When is the Trail Fest at Graham Swamp?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, November 21, 2026.
- Where is the Trail Fest at Graham Swamp held?
- In Palm Coast, Florida.
- What distances does the Trail Fest at Graham Swamp offer?
- Gator Challenge, 2 lap mtb race, 10k and 5k.
- How many people run the Trail Fest at Graham Swamp?
- About 160 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Trail Fest at Graham Swamp?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Trail Fest at Graham Swamp?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $50 (from elevateeventcompany.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Trail Fest at Graham Swamp start?
- 9:30 AM EST.
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