Trail Running calendar near Alachua 2025-2026

Run scenic trails at Manatee Springs State Park with a half marathon, 10K or 5K through cypress trees and spring waters, and maybe spot manatees in the wild. Field limited to 350, so register early.

Run Ocala's Painted Horse Urban Ultra, a low key, self supported navigation adventure from the Where's the Finish? Podcast on Feb 21 2026. Choose 55k or 25k loops that visit dozens of painted horses for a noncompetitive, unsupported adventu..

Take on Spartan Trail in Jacksonville at Diamond D Ranch with 10K or half marathon options on mostly flat Florida trails that include some ankle biting and muddy sections. Weekend also features Spartan obstacle course races for extra advent..

Florida Death Race is a rugged point to point on the Florida National Scenic Trail with remote singletrack and Suwannee River views. Choose 74 mile or 37 mile, carry the signature railroad spike and earn a keepsake at the finish.

Run the Two Prairies Ultra in Ocala National Forest near Salt Springs, choose 50K or 30K on scenic out and back routes through Juniper and Hopkins Prairies. Entry is limited to 50 runners and a suggested donation supports the Florida Trail.

Support Safe Animal Shelter with a scenic trail run at Jennings State Forest on April 12, 2026. Choose 5K, 10K, or half marathon on wide, flat trails and enjoy swag and raffle fun while helping animals in need.

Run the scenic Withlacoochee Trail Marathon through shaded hiking and horse trails near Lecanto, FL, with marathon, half marathon and 10K options. Enjoy aid stations, a finisher shirt and post race food amid peaceful forest scenery.

Skunk Ape Trail Race in Ocala invites runners to tackle 50 mile out and back or the double loop 100 mile challenge through scenic Cross Florida Greenway. Expect sandy single track, night miles with glow lights and stocked aid stations.

The Tick on May 9, 2026 is a rugged 50 miles plus 7.41 mandatory bonus miles point to point through Ocala National Forest on the Florida National Scenic Trail. Crew support is required as you tackle singletrack, wetlands and wild scenery.

Choose 50K, 25K or 10 Miler single loop courses through the Citrus Tract, starting and finishing at Holder Mine Campground. Expect on trail aid, a post race picnic and finisher award, plus camping for a whole weekend of trail fun.

Run the Hot August Night Trail Race at Holder Mine Campground by headlamp on single track trails through the Withlacoochee Forest. Choose 5, 10 or 20 miles and earn a handcrafted finisher medal plus a post race picnic.