Operation Outdoor Freedom Trailfest

September 12, 2026, at 7:00amThe start line is at the Eastern Lake Trailhead off of Hwy 395 going into Watercolor.Join us for Operation Outdoor Freedom Trailfest!This race started out as the Patriot’s Run & Paddle, unique to the SoWal area! It started in 2020, it was the first area event permitted during the COVID era. Many improvements have been made since that first race. Beginning in 2025 we have partnered with Operation Outdoor Freedom and have changed the name accordingly and upgraded it to a TRAILFEST! Operation Outdoor Freedom provides recreational opportunities to wounded veterans on Florida state forests, agricultural, and private lands. All their events feature fully equipped accommodation geared to the special needs of wounded veterans.