CROOMFEST 2025 30/50 MILE MTB RIDE AND OUTDOOR FESTIVAL

The adventure kicks off from Thursday, February 6th to Monday, February 10th, at the Silver Lake Campgrounds, located at 31475 SILVER LAKE ROAD, BROOKSVILLE FLORIDA 34602.

Come as you are to camp, ride, hike, paddle and play!

Experience the Withlacoochee State Forest's renowned trail systems like never before! Added benefit? Your participation contributes to improved access and experiences for all trail riders in the Withlacoochee State Park System. 

Welcome to the CroomFest 2025 Running opportunities.! This event offers a unique experience for runners of all levels amidst the beauty of nature and features a variety of distance options to suit every participant's preference. Choose from 5-mile, 11-mile, or 15-mile routes.

Your adventure begins Sunday morning and offers runners an opportunity to run on Croom’s beautiful bike trails. Foot traffic is not allowed on these trails but for the CroomFest event, an exception has been made.

Join us for an unforgettable experience as you challenge yourself and embrace the solitude of solo running in the picturesque setting of the Withlacoochee Forest. This inaugural Trail Run promises excitement, camaraderie, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Please read the rules listed on the homepage. Bring your own hydration bottles and hydration as this is an eco-friendly event. 

Start times

5 miler        9:00am

11 miler      8:30am

15 miler     8:00am

Just bring yourself and your enthusiasm for camping, riding, hiking, paddling, and all-around fun!

Get ready to explore the legendary trail systems of the Withlacoochee State Forest in ways you've never imagined! Plus, by joining us, you're not just having a great time; you're also contributing to enhancing access and experiences for all trail enthusiasts in the Withlacoochee State Park System.

Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with fun and lasting memories!

To ensure your seamless participation, please remember to register before the event. Upon registration, you'll receive your bike numbers, wristband, breakfast and lunch tickets, as well as exciting swag and t-shirts.

All activities will begin from the Stage Area, which will be our central meeting point. Remember to bring your bike and be prepared to leave from this area.

Please note that all activities will begin and end at Silver Lake Campgrounds, located at 31475 Silver Lake Rd, Brooksville, FL 34602.

Event Schedule

Day 1 - Thursday, Feb 6

Set Up

11:00am-6:00PM

Volunteer information

11:00am-1:00pm set up

2:00pm-6:00pm swag bag stuffing/shirt counts Raffle ticket/report setup Setup merchandise coach, review sales processes

3:00-5:00pm

Rope off parking areas

Map and stake Vendor Village

4:30-5:30pm

Sunset Yoga with Sue Lee

Bring your mat and meet by the water

4:00-6:00pm

Registration  - Greeter at guard gate for campsite directions.

Day 2 - Friday, Feb 7

12:00-7:00pm

Registration Hub

11:00am-1:00pm

Check in Vendors

4:30-5:30pm

Sunset Yoga with Sue Lee

Bring your mat and meet by the water

Clinic Schedule

UrRide Guide

10-11am MTB Fundamental Skills

11:30am-12:30pm Bike Pre and Post Ride Set Up & Maintenance

1-2pm Wheel Lifts & Bump Jump

2:30-3:30pm Intro to Jumping - Part 1

3:30-4:30pm Intro to Jumping Part – 2

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3:00-5:00pm 

Self Defense and awareness

Self Defense and awareness in the woods- Barbara Weber

5:30pm-8:00pm

Covered Dish Dinner

6:00pm-10:00pm

Entertainment

Day 3 - Saturday, Feb 8

6:30am-10:00am

Breakfast

7:00am-10:00am

Registration check in

Bike numbers, breakfast ticket, wristbands initial registration

11:30am-4:00pm

After ride check in

Bike numbers, breakfast ticket, wristbands initial registration-after ride check in for swag and shirts

8:15am

Riders Meeting - Stage area

8:30am

First Start - Stage area

8:45-9:00am latest

Second Start - Stage area

Clinic Schedule

UrRide Guide

10-11am Tire Tutor

11-12 Trail Side Chain Repair

12:30-1:30 MTB Fundamental Skills

1:30-2:30pm Wheel Lifts & Bump Jump

3-4pm Intro to Jumping - Part 1

4-5pm Intro to Jumping Part - 2

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10:00am

10 mile off road ride - Meet at stage

11:00am-6:00pm

Lunch

4:00pm-5:00pm

Yoga By the water - Sue Lee

2:00pm-6:00pm

Entertainment - Live Music

Day 4 - Sunday, Feb 9

6:30am-10:00am

Breakfast

7:00am-8:30am

Registration

Legacy Paddle/Gravel Ride

7:30am-8:30am

Yoga by the water - Sue Lee

8:30am

Gravel Epic - Rob Degraaf/Meet at stage

12:00pm

Lunch

Clinic Schedule

Ur Ride Guide

11am-12pm Brake Maintenance

1-2pm Cornering

2pm-3pm Competition Time

9:00am-11:30am

Legacy Paddle - Meet at the boat launch

12:00pm

Drawings Vendors - Tables

1:00pm

Vendor Village Closes

1:00pm-3:00pm

Volunteer Lunch

Day 5 - Monday, Feb 10

8:00am

Clean Up

Check out by 1:00pm

Wheels off the pavement - ASAP

All activities start and end at the Silver Lake Day Use area.

Check-in and Check-out:  Thursday 2:00PM- Monday 11:00am

Gate code will be sent to all campers closer to the event.

Early registration: Friday 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm (must have wristband for Friday dinner)

Schedule:

Setup - Friday - 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Registration @ Swamp Hub - Friday - 12:00pm-1:00pm

Village opens at 1:00pm on Friday

Checkout - Sunday - 5:00 pm

Event Set Up Instructions:

Your site will be identified and marked for you.

You may drive in to set up. 

No vehicles are to be left in the Vendor Village if they are not part of your setup. Please Park in the vendors’ parking area located along the vendor village fence line marked as vendor parking.

You must register at the Swamp registration hub

IMPORTANT DATES: 

Event Registration Closes: Friday, January 10, 2025

Registration Transfers Close: Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Note: No refunds or credits will be issued.

Registration check-in:

Thursday: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm for early campers

Friday: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm for campers and vendors

Saturday: 7:00 am - 10:00 am for day-only events

?Run Til You’re Done- Registration 

Sunday: 7:00 am - 8:30 am for day-only events

Epic riders will receive wristbands and bike numbers at check-in. Remember to return to the registration hub after your ride to collect your swag bags, food, and beer tickets. Wristbands must be worn at all times.

Please note: breakfast tickets are red, lunch tickets are blue, and beverage tickets are orange or labeled Sierra Nevada.

Register

Date: February 6th to Monday, February 10th, 2025

Location: Silver Lake Campgrounds

31475 Silver Lake Road, Brooksville Florida, 34602

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