Trail Running calendar near Alexander Springs 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 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 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..

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 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..

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 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 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..

The Itch is a challenging 50K trail race held in Ocala, Florida, along the Florida National Scenic Trail’s West Corridor. This no-frills, point-to-point event starts at the East-West Junction near CR 316 and finishes at the Baseline Road Trailhead. Runners navigate rugged wilderness terrain, with ai..

The Gate2Gate Trail Run, held near Alachua, Florida, offers 25K and 50K distances through the scenic San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park. This event features a diverse course with single-track mountain bike trails, open fields, rolling hills, and birding paths across over 7,000 acres of protecte..

The Jacks Trail Race, held in Palm Coast, Florida, offers 12K, 24K, and 50K distances on the scenic MalaCompra Greenway Trail. This course features 95% single-track, hammock-shaded trails just steps from the Atlantic Ocean, with a short gravel section for spacing. Runners complete loops depending on..

The Azalea 12/24 Hour is an ultrarunning event held at the scenic and historic Ravine Gardens State Park in Palatka, Florida. Participants can choose between a 50-mile race, a 24-hour, or a 12-hour run on a USATF Certified 2-mile paved loop course featuring winding curves, hills, and a canopy of tow..

The Florida Run at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, Florida, offers a scenic trail running event featuring 5K, 10K, and half-marathon distances. Set within the park's diverse landscapes, runners traverse pine forests, lakeshores, and open meadows, experiencing Florida's unique flora and fauna. Th..

The Across Florida 200 is a fully supported, 200-mile endurance trail run across Florida, starting on the west coast and finishing at St. Augustine Beach Pier. The course features 110 miles on the famous Florida Trail, 10 miles of state park trails, 40 miles of dirt roads, 20 miles of Rails to Trail..

The Colt 45 Trail Run, hosted by A1 Ultra Events, takes place at Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland, Florida. Scheduled for November 22, 2025, this trail running event offers four distances: the Colt Double Malt (60 miles), Original Colt 45 (45 miles), Colt Silver (45K), and Colt Mini (14 miles). The..

The Last of the Felascans is a challenging backyard ultra held at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park in Alachua, Florida. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on a trail course by day and a dirt road by night, with no pavement throughout. The race continues until only one runner comple..

The Turkey Burn Ultra is a trail running event held at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, Florida, featuring 50K and 25K distances. The course offers a scenic and diverse experience through 11 natural communities, including sand hills, swamp forests, creeks, and lakes, with 75% singletrack trails a..

The Festivus 100 Miler Trail Run, held in Middleburg, Florida, offers multiple race distances including 100 miles, 50 miles, 35 miles, 14 miles, and 7 miles. This event caters to a wide range of trail runners, from ultra-distance athletes to those seeking shorter challenges. The race takes place on..

The Wekiwa Springs Ultra is Central Florida's inaugural ultra trail running festival held at Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka, FL. The event features a scenic 3.2-mile loop through lush trails with wildlife and shaded areas. Participants can choose from a 12-hour trail run, a 24-hour trail run, o..