About the Gator Wilderness Camp Trail Run/Walk 5k, 10k & 15k
The course winds through wooded terrain and shaded hammocks on the grounds of a residential school camp outside Punta Gorda. The canopy keeps things cooler than open road races, and the trail underfoot reflects genuine wilderness, not a groomed path. Several distance options mean runners can choose how deep into the property they go.
Race-morning packet pickup runs until shortly before the start, so there is no need to make a separate trip the day before. No pets and no running strollers are allowed on the trail. After the race, the post-race spread leans hearty: savory hot dishes, fresh fruit, açai bowls, and a few things for anyone who wants something sweet.
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Finish-Time Stats
Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.
5K · 2026 results
445finishers
20:28winner
43:20median
1:21:17cutoff
Top 3: Matthew Furletti (20:28) · Jose Daniel Mendieta (21:13) · M. Lopez (21:15)
10K · 2026 results
56finishers
39:18winner
1:03:22median
1:27:33cutoff
Top 3: Marvin Meironat (39:18) · Jimmy Barrera III (39:43) · Jessie Meironat (39:48)
15K · 2026 results
39finishers
59:42winner
1:24:26median
2:04:51cutoff
Top 3: Jevin Meza (59:42) · Mark Moholt (1:09:47) · Tracey Matuszko (1:10:34)
The Gator Wilderness Camp Trail Run/Walk 5k, 10k & 15k has been held every year since at least 2017. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
5K4/24/2027 08:00$30
10K4/24/2027 08:00$30
15K4/24/2027 08:00$30
1 Mile4/24/2027 09:00Free
Virtual Gator Wilderness4/24/2027 11:00$39
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