Trail Running calendar near Alexander Springs 2025-2026

Run scenic single track through Withlacoochee State Forest along the river at the Long Play Trail Run in Brooksville, Florida. Choose 33.3 miles, a half marathon or 6K and finish with a vinyl record and post race picnic.

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.

Join the GR 8H Trail Race in Ormond Beach on March 14, 2026 for an eight hour looped trail challenge on scenic slightly rolling single track between the Intracoastal and the ocean. Perfect training with a 2 mile loop to prep for spring race..

Celebrate St Patrick spirit at the Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 in Orlando with in person and virtual options for every pace, from a 1 mile and kids dash to a half marathon. All finishers get a designer shirt and custom medal.

Celebrate the 30th annual Croom Fools Run on scenic trails through Withlacoochee State Forest, with 16 Mile, 50K, or 50 Mile loop courses, full aid stations, and a laid back post race picnic. Field is limited to 250 runners, so register ear..

Join a chip timed trail run at Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland FL on April 11, 2026, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options on well marked, family friendly trails. Finishers receive swag and a medallion and courses have aid stations.

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 scenic single or double loop trails through the Withlacoochee Forest near Lecanto FL in marathon, half marathon, or 10K options. Enjoy aid stations, finisher awards, and camping or nearby lodging for a friendly trail running weekend.

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.

Join Stomp Out Suicide on May 2 at Withlacoochee River Park for a scenic trail run or walk supporting suicide awareness. Choose from 10K, 5K or 1 mile and enjoy a race shirt, snacks and a finisher award.

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.

Hit the trails at Lake Louisa State Park for the Florida Run LEFTOVER Trail Race offering 4 and 8 mile courses. Enjoy live music, post race food, family friendly fun and leftover swag instead of waste, with pro timing and awards.

Event overview The Independence Double is a two-day running event held Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 2026 in Winter Park, Florida. The event takes place at Cady Way Park (trailhead), 2529 Cady Way, Winter Park, FL 32792. It offers..

Experience the Skunk Ape Night Run, a 30K under Florida stars on mixed trail terrain at Green Swamp. Enjoy well stocked aid stations, simple finisher swag and awards for the top four men and top four women.

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.