Trail Running Calendar Florida 2025-2026

The Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon (SLMM) is a challenging two-day mountain navigation race held annually in the Lake District, specifically around Great Langdale and Mickleden. Teams of two runners navigate rugged terrain over six linear courses of varying distances (27 to 54 km) and technical..

The Sombrero Sizzler is an annual running and walking event held at Cecil Field in Jacksonville, Florida. Participants can choose from 3, 6, 9, or 12-hour races on a flat, fast 1.25-mile paved loop, surrounded by shaded pine trees. The course features minimal turns and is suitable for both individua..

The Vero Beach Octopus Ultra, held in Vero Beach, Florida, is a unique ultramarathon featuring a central base with eight out-and-back "Octo-Arms" trails. Distances range from a 5K dash to a full 100-mile race, with options including 50K, 50-mile, 100K, and a mini-ultra. Runners can earn an Octopus B..

The Skunk Ape Night Run is a 30K trail race held at the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve - West Tract in Dade City, Florida. This unique night event features a diverse course that showcases Florida’s varied terrain, including pasture lanes, mud, dirt roads, single-track trails, hills, sugar sand, and..

The Trident Trail Races, held in Jupiter, Florida, is a challenging series of trail running events set on the ancient sugar sand dunes of the Jupiter Ridge Natural Area. This unique venue features soft sand terrain with up to 1,200 feet of elevation gain, making it one of Florida's toughest trail ra..

The River to Sea 12/6 Hour Trail Race takes place in Palm Coast, Florida, featuring a nearly one-mile loop trail surrounded by palm and oak trees in a classic old Florida hammock setting. The course is flat, shaded, and nontechnical, offering a scenic and comfortable running experience between the r..

The Durty B-EE-RR-UN 6hr is a self-supported Fat Ass running event held at Walsingham Park in Seminole, Florida. Participants run a roughly 3-mile out-and-back loop on paved and concrete paths through the park, aiming to complete as many laps as possible within six hours. The race embraces a low-key..

Sufferfest on Section 4 is a challenging 5-hour endurance event held in Middleburg, Florida, along the technical and hilly Section 4 of the Pioneer Trail. Participants traverse a roughly 2.5-mile out-and-back single-track course featuring switchbacks and scenic overlooks of Black Creek. The event em..

The 8-Hours of Berm is an 8-hour timed trail running event held at Ross Prairie Trailhead in Dunnellon, Florida. Participants run multiple loops of a 6.5-mile course featuring the Berm Loop section of the Skunk Ape 100 Mile Endurance Run. The course traverses diverse Florida landscapes including lon..

The Hot August Night Trail Race is a nighttime trail running event held at Holder Mine Campground in Inverness, Florida, within the Citrus Tract of the Withlacoochee Forest. Participants can choose from 5-mile, 10-mile, or 20-mile distances, with the 20-mile race consisting of two 10-mile loops. The..

The Wildcat Ultras is an ultramarathon event held at the Escambia County Equestrian Center in Pensacola, Florida. The race features multiple distances including 100 miles, 100K, 50 miles, 50K, and 15 miles, all run on a 2.5-mile loop course of mostly grass and dirt with minimal elevation change. Kno..

The Pinellas Trail Challenge is a 46-mile ultramarathon held in St. Petersburg, Florida. The out-and-back course follows the scenic Pinellas Trail, starting in St.Petersburg, heading north to Tarpon Springs, and returning to Dunedin. This long-distance event offers runners a unique opportunity to ex..

S.O.S. in Middleburg, Florida, is a unique running event held on the scenic Sandridge Trail within Jennings State Forest. Participants can choose from a 9K distance or time-based challenges of 3, 6, or 12 hours, all run on a 2.75-mile loop.The race features a cupless format, encouraging runners to b..

The Wild Boar Night Run is a half-marathon trail race held at the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve - West Tract in Dade City, Florida. This out-and-back course features old forest roads, pasture lanes, and the Florida Trail, offering runners a unique nighttime experience surrounded by natural sounds..

The Riverbend Ultras 12 HR/50K is a community-focused ultrarunning event held at the River Pavilion on Picnic Island in Riverbend Park, Jupiter, Florida. Participants run on scenic gravel trails along the Loxahatchee River, including part of the Lake to Ocean Trail, surrounded by local wildlife such..

The Osprey Trail Run is a scenic trail race held at the 94-acre George LeStrange Preserve in Fort Pierce, Florida. It features two main distances: an 8K (about 5 miles) consisting of two loops, and a challenging 25K (about 15 miles) made up of six loops around a course that includes technical single..

The Tick Tock Ultra is a challenging 12-hour and 6-hour ultra running event held at Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland, Florida. Participants run multiple laps of a scenic 2.84-mile paved loop around the lake, aiming to cover as much distance as possible within the time limits. The event offers individu..

The Emerald Trail event in Jacksonville, Florida, offers a 5K Run/Walk, a 10K Run, and a one-mile run/walk, all held near the Lavilla School area at 633 North Lee Street. This race aims to raise funds for the Emerald Trail and welcomes participants of all ages, with discounts for those 10 and under..

The Miami 100 is an urban ultramarathon held in Miami, Florida, featuring a 100-mile race through iconic neighborhoods such as Wynwood, Miami Beach, Key Biscayne, Calle Ocho, Coconut Grove, and Brickell. The course showcases Miami’s historical and scenic areas, including farmlands and Ocean Drive. R..

The John Holmes Trail Run, held in Brooksville, Florida, is the Southeast's oldest 50K trail race, celebrating its 33rd running in 2025. The event offers three distances: 50K, 16 miles, and 9 miles, all starting and finishing at the Tucker Hill Fire Tower within Croom Park and the Withlacoochee Stat..