Trail Running calendar near Alachua 2026-2027

Timed 3, 6, 9 and 12 hour events on July 18, 2026 at Cecil Field in Jacksonville, FL. The race uses a flat 1.25 mile paved loop through pine trees and includes a 4 person relay option for the 6 hour.

Flat, shaded trail loop near the river and ocean in Palm Coast, FL. Timed 12 hour and 6 hour events with a fully stocked aid station and experienced race staff.

Experience the Withlacoochee Forest after dark in this night trail race featuring 5, 10, and 20 mile distances. Navigate single track trails under the stars with glow stick markers and a post race picnic celebration.

A five hour out and back on Section 4 of the Pioneer Trail in Middleburg, FL with technical single track, switchbacks and creek overlooks. Limited to about 40 participants and cupless with basic aid at the halfway point.

An 8-hour timed ruck at Ross Prairie Trailhead in Dunnellon, FL, featuring repeated laps on a **6.5 mile** loop through pine forests, oak hammocks, dry prairie and sandy berm roads. Self-crewing and nearby campground facilities are availabl..

A trail event on the Sandridge Trail with a 2.75 mile loop offering 9K plus 3, 6, and 12 hour timeframes and ruck options. Aid stations are cupless and a portion of proceeds support local recovery nonprofits.

The FTC Long Trail Run will take place in Alachua on Saturday 12 September 2026. You can run between 4 and 8 miles.

A community 5K, 10K and one-mile run/walk on the Emerald Trail in Jacksonville supporting Groundwork Jacksonville. Courses use the LaVilla Link and S-Line Rail Trail and include chip timing, custom shirts and finisher medals.

Experience the scenic Nocatee Greenway Trails in Ponte Vedra Beach with race distances including 10 miles, 10K, and 5K. This event features road and trail running alongside a dedicated 5K ruck and virtual race options.

The Itch is a point to point 50K on the Florida National Scenic Trail West Corridor on October 17, 2026, running from Lake Kerr Road CR-316 to the Baseline Road Trailhead in Ocala. The route uses trail blazes, has on course aid and one drop..

Trail races of 25K and 50K through San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park near Alachua, Florida. The course mixes single track and double track trails, offers staffed aid stations with water and snacks, and donates net proceeds to Friends..

An evening trail event on October 24, 2026 in Ocala offering 5K and 10K run and ruck options plus a combined challenge, with ruck weight standards, finisher medals, and sections on the Florida Trail.

A Palm Coast trail race on October 25, 2026 with 12K, 24K and 50K options on hammock-shaded single track near the Atlantic. Field limited to 125; shirts and finisher awards for all.

Trail running event in White Springs, Florida offering 50K, 25k and 10k distances with aid stations and cutoffs. Races finish at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park and benefit the Florida Trail Association.

A looped ultratrail at Dunns Creek State Park near Pomona Park FL featuring an about 11.75 mile loop, multiple race distances, two on-course aid stations and runner support at a central village.

An endurance event at Ravine Gardens State Park in Palatka, FL offering 50 mile, 50K, 24 hour and 12 hour formats on a paved two mile loop. Aid stations provide hot and staple foods and personal lighting is mandatory at night.

Across Florida 200 is a fully supported, point to point 200-mile trail run from Yankeetown to St. Augustine (Nov 10–15, 2026). The route mixes Florida Trail, park trails, dirt roads, rails-to-trails and country roads with a 96-hour cutoff.

A well-marked 5K loop on the Florida Trail at the Landbridge in Ocala with a running and ruck option, timed results, custom finisher medals, and a sponsor-hosted post-race breakfast and social.

A backyard ultra at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park in Alachau, FL where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner completes a loop others do not. Base camps are limited and no aid is available on course.

Festivus in Middleburg, FL uses a scenic 7.2-mile loop with multiple distances from 7 miles to 100 miles. The cupless event includes staffed aid stations, campground access, specific pacer rules, and set cutoff times for each distance.