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Blackwater Heritage TrailBlazer Presented by Michael Hoeflich, Ameriprise Financial Services

Date
February 13, 2027
Distance
Other
Price
$27–$52
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From the Organizer

COME RUN THE TRAIL WITH US!

Join the Blackwater Heritage Trail crew at our 3rd Annual Blackwater Heritage Trailblazer Fun Run on February 21, 2026!  This is a beautiful tree-lined, well-maintained paved trail and the perfect path for a Saturday morning run with family and friends!  

This fun run event on the Blackwater Heritage Trail is open to all ages, running or walking abilities, strollers and leashed dogs. Unique awards, prizes and fun for the whole family!

BRINGING BACK FOR THE 3RD YEAR:  

Family-friendly fun run/walk, 2.7 miles this year to honor the 27th year of the beautiful Blackwater Heritage Trail.  Starts at 9:00am.  No Age Group Awards to be given out for the fun run, but there will be fun prizes and door prizes given out for all participants.

13K RETURNING FOR THE 2ND YEAR:  

The 13km race starts at 9:00am, and features a scenic route on the trail, 4ish miles out and 4ish miles back - get your race on!  Overall and Age group awards (see below).

REGISTRATION/PRICING:

$52 for the 13k race, and $27 for the 2.7 mile fun run/walk - thru 7:00pm Friday, Feb. 20th, 2026.  ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 7:00pm ON Feb. 20th, 2026.  

NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION for the 13k, but there WILL be race day registration for the 2.7 mile fun run/walk.  Bring your family and come join us for a fun morning on the Heritage Trail!     

***Shirt sizing guaranteed if registered by Feb. 6, 2025.... Size and/or availability of shirts is not guaranteed to late registrants (after Feb. 6, 2025). After Feb. 6, 2025 shirts will be on an inventory basis. So the earlier you signup the greater chance you will have in securing a shirt in your size!

PACKET PICKUP/LATE REGISTRATION:    

NO Friday Packet Pickup this year!  Come early on Saturday Feb. 21, 2025  @The Blackwater Heritage Trail Visitor Center 7:00 am to 8:30 am -- late registration (fun run/walk only!) and packet pickup for both distances.

13KM RACE AWARDS (Awards ceremony at 11:15-ish am at Prost Office Brewery):     
  • Top Male and Female Overall
  • Top 3 Male and Female in age groups: (0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+).
  • Top 3 Para-athletes
  • Top 3 male and female walkers                                                                                          
OTHER RACE DAY INFORMATION:
  • Fun after-party at Prost Office Brewery - beer SPECIALS w/bib!
  • Bring the whole family!
  • Come meet the awesome folks of Pensacola Runners Association & Truly Spokin Bicycle Shop!
  • Cool swag (guaranteed for each participant who registers by Feb. 10, 2025)! 

COME RUN THE TRAIL WITH US!  And support the efforts of the Blackwater Heritage Trail CSO, the support organization that helps maintain the trail and its amenities. 

Please stay connected with us on Facebook (follow Adventure Calls & Blackwater Heritage State Trail) and look for emails with updates!                                                                                                              

Blackwater Heritage Trailblazer Fun Run reserves the right to reschedule, go virtual, cancel or start the race at a later time due to inclement weather, emergency, pandemic or natural disaster. ***      


Events

2.7 Mile Fun Run$27
2.7 Mile Fun Walk$27
2.7 ALL Para Division$27
13km Race$52
13km Race Walk$52
13k ALL Para Division$52

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

68°

Typical Low

45°

Based on US Climate Normals data from Whiting Field Nas South, 4 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:32 AMSunset 5:35 PMDaylight 11h 3m

Host City

About Milton, FL

City Elevation

149 ft

Nearest Airport

PNS

Pensacola International Airport · 13 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

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Blackwater Heritage TrailBlazer Presented by Michael Hoeflich, Ameriprise Financial Services
Date
February 13, 2027

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Blackwater Heritage TrailBlazer Presented by Michael Hoeflich, Ameriprise Financial Services?
Blackwater Heritage TrailBlazer Presented by Michael Hoeflich, Ameriprise Financial Services is a running race held in Milton, Florida on February 13, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Blackwater Heritage TrailBlazer Presented by Michael Hoeflich, Ameriprise Financial Services?
Saturday, February 13, 2027 in Milton, Florida at 5533 Alabama Street. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Blackwater Heritage TrailBlazer Presented by Michael Hoeflich, Ameriprise Financial Services?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Blackwater Heritage TrailBlazer Presented by Michael Hoeflich, Ameriprise Financial Services

Feb 13, 2027

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