Trail Hog Half Marathon
- Date
- November 28, 2026
- Distance
- Trail Hog Half Marathon · Trail Hog 10k · Trail Hog 5k
From the Organizer
🎉 Welcome to the Trail Hog Half Marathon, 10k, 5k Run!
We’re thrilled to have you join us for an unforgettable race at Carlton Reserve. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your experience:
📍 Event Overview:
Race: Trail Hog Half Marathon, 10k, 5k Run
Location: Carlton Preserve
Packet Pick-Up: Race morning starting at 6:30 AM
Race Start Time: 8 AM
🎽 Runner Perks:
A stylish race t-shirt
Post-race snacks & refreshments
A fun, festive atmosphere
Age group awards and recognition
Age Group Categories:
Under 12
13–19
20–29
30–39
40–49
50–59
60–69
70+
🎶 Race Day Fun:
Local vendor booths to explore
Music to keep the energy high
Great vibes and community spirit
🧘 Pre-Race Stretch Session:
Join us 30 minutes before the race for a guided group stretch to get warmed up and ready to run. Thank you for being part of the trail run experience! We’re so excited to see you at the start line!
Let’s make this a race to remember!
Happy Racing! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Events
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
78°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
18%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Venice, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Venice, FL
Elevation
9 ft
Nearest Airport
SRQ
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport · 23 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Trail Hog Half Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
173
Days to train
- Race
- Trail Hog Half Marathon
- Date
- November 28, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Trail Hog Half Marathon?
- Trail Hog Half Marathon is a running race held in Venice, Florida on November 28, 2026. 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 Trail Hog Half Marathon?
- Saturday, November 28, 2026 in Venice, Florida at 1800 Mabry Carlton Parkway, Venice, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Trail Hog Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Trail Hog Half Marathon
Nov 28, 2026