Trail Fest at Graham Swamp

Trail Fest at Graham Swamp is a Saturday trail event held at Graham Swamp Mountain Bike Trail, 5140 Colbert Lane in Palm Coast, Florida. The race offerings include a 5K run, a 10K run, a two-lap mountain bike race covering approximately 14 miles, and the Gator Challenge for participants completing both the 10K and the two-lap bike race. Packet pickup begins in the morning, with the 5K and 10K races starting concurrently. A free kids run, for ages 10 and under, spans about half a mile. Running and biking registrations include professional timing with live results, course support, a Trail Fest shirt, a finisher award, and a HydraPak speed cup. The trail itself is a primary draw: Graham Swamp has the organizers as the most challenging trail in Flagler County, and potentially one of Florida's toughest. Runners and riders navigate roots, rocks, steep ascents and descents, soft sand, and sharp switchbacks, deviating from a simple park path. Mountain bikers compete without e-bikes. Awards extend to overall run winners, run age groups, junior bike racers, and adult bike age groups. The event extends beyond competition, featuring yoga in the woods, live music, post-race refreshments, and a distinct Gator award for all who finish the combined run-and-bike challenge.