Trail Running calendar near Bartow 2026-2027

Tackle shaded 3.2 mile loops at Wekiwa Springs State Park on Jan 3 and 4, 2026 with 6, 12 and 24 hour options plus a 24 hour relay. Enjoy a runner village, campfire, cabins for teams and a pasta dinner before the race.

Croom Zoom is a scenic trail run in Brooksville's Croom Park through oak hammocks and tree canopy, with 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile options. Entries cap at 250, so register by January 1, 2026 to secure your spot and chase a finisher award.

Long Haul 100 at Colt Creek State Park features a 100 mile Western States qualifier plus a 100 furlongs option. Looped scenic trails, wildlife, staffed aid and a finisher buckle await; the 100 mile is sold out and the waitlist is closed.

Take on the Monroe Cross Trail Ultra in DeBary, Florida offering 50 mile, 50K and 17K options along scenic paved multi use trails. The point to point 50 mile starts in Edgewater and finishes at Central 28 Beer Company with aid stations, med..

Join the 26th annual Scrub Jay Races at Oscar Scherer State Park in Osprey, FL on January 24, 2026, with a fast 5K, a technical 10K trail scramble, and virtual options. Enjoy scenic courses, finisher medals, and proceeds supporting Friends..

Travel through time at the Time Travel Half Marathon in Punta Gorda on Jan 24, 2026. Choose 5k, 10k, half marathon, mile or kids dash with chip timing, designer shirt, custom medal and free photos, plus a virtual option.

Join the Masaryk Wine Run 5K at Masaryk Winery for a scenic vineyard run with chip timed results and free race photos. Participants get a tee, shatterproof collapsible wine glass, a finisher medal that doubles as a bottle stopper and a pour..

Take on the trails at Carlton Preserve in Venice for the second annual Coo Wah Chobee, a single loop trail run with distances from 50k to a 5k plus a youth 5k. Enjoy mixed single track terrain, signature swag and Wicked Skin awards.

Forgotten Florida invites trail runners to explore pine flatwoods and palm groves around Christmas, Florida with 100, 50, 15 and 8 mile options Jan 31 Feb 1, 2026. Expect single track, varied terrain and wildlife sightings.

Run the Hero Dash 5K at Legacy Park in Venice, Florida to support Respect 1st Responders and help fund Disaster Relief Kits. Enjoy music, food trucks, vintage emergency vehicles and family fun after the race.

Run the Ranch 5K in Sebring FL on Jan 31, 2026 invites runners and families to a scenic light trail course. Support Highlands County scholarships while racing at any pace and competing for age group medals.

Celebrate the new year with Westly's 9th Annual 5K in Oakland, Florida. Run or walk the in person West Orange Trail event or join virtually anytime in January for a free, family friendly 5K with post race festivities and live music.

Celebrate Mardi Gras at Celery Fields with 5k, 10k and canicross races for runners and their dogs. Expect shirts, post race snacks, live music, vendors and age group awards plus a guided warm up.

Race under the stars at AdventHealth Nighthawk Trail Run in Colt Creek State Park with 5K, 10K and a 15K Challenge. Rugged unpaved loops, headlamp required for the 5K, finisher medals and a race shirt promise a memorable night on the trails..

Run the Gopherdillo Trail at Lake Manatee State Park in Bradenton on February 7, 2026 with scenic 5K and 10K courses over sand, grass and lakeside views. All finishers receive a medal and registration includes park entry.

Run the Hunt for Sasquatch at Bone Valley ATV Park in Mulberry on Feb 7, 2026. Choose 10K, 5K, a color 1 mile or multi distance challenges, enjoy rugged trails and small hills, collect swag and celebrate at the finish line awards party.

Join the Night Owl 5K, Coyote 10K or the Nighthawk 15K challenge at sunset on Colt Creek State Park trails. Expect rugged terrain and a required headlamp for the 5K, plus shirts and medals for all and an extra medal for challenge finishers.

Skunk Ape’s Revenge is a rugged trail run at Green Swamp West Tract in Dade City offering 60K, 30K and a 30K ruck option. Enjoy sandy single track, dirt roads and rolling hills, plus camping and a pet food drive for the local community.

Sasquatch invites runners to Carlton Preserve in Venice Florida for 15k, 10k, 5k and a virtual race on Feb 15 2026. Expect race shirts, snacks, live music, vendor booths and a guided group stretch for all abilities.

Run along the scenic Lake Apopka trails from Magnolia Park on February 15, 2026 with 30K, 8 Mile and 5K options plus a virtual race. Enjoy technical shirts, finisher medals and post race snacks while supporting local trail conservation.