Trail Running calendar near Bartow 2025-2026

Pinellas Trail Challenge is an ultramarathon held along Florida’s Pinellas Trail. The out-and-back course starts in St. Petersburg, runs to Tarpon Springs, then returns to Dunedin, covering just over 46 miles.Runners traverse a scenic, paved trail corridor through several communities in Pinellas Cou..

UTE Off Road Festival 2025 is held at Hillsborough County Fair Grounds in Dover, Florida. The event centers on a 5K Trail Run and expands to a range of off-road duathlons and relays. It offers an Off Road 5K for youth (12 and under) and adults (13+), with multiple age divisions, plus Mountain Bike D..

Wild Boar Night Run takes place at Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve – West Tract in Dade City, Florida. The half-marathon trail course runs out along old forest roads and pasture lanes, then onto the Florida Trail to the McNeil Trailhead turnaround (about 6.6 miles out) for the loop, totaling roughly..

Tick Tock Ultra is a Lakeland, Florida lake-lapping endurance event offering 12-hour and 6-hour races, plus a 12-hour relay for teams of 3–5. Runners complete 2.84-mile laps on a paved walkway around Lake Hollingsworth, aiming to log as many laps as possible before the finish. The atmosphere centers..

Running Wild 5K is a trail-running event held in Melbourne, Florida, at Wickham Park (2500 Parkway Drive). The day features a 5K course and a Virtual 5K, with a forested, scenic route and a no-stroller policy. Participants can expect finisher medals (or save $5 by opting out), post-race food and ref..

John Holmes Trail Run takes place in Brooksville, Florida, at Croom Park within the Withlacoochee State Forest. Now in its 33rd running, this Southeast’s oldest 50K trail race began as the Croom Trail 50K and was renamed in 2006 to honor founder John Holmes. The challenging course runs along the Cro..

PawPals 4 Life 5k is an off-road trail run/walk in Sorrento, Florida at Rock Springs Run State Reserve Trail, 30601 Wekiva River Road, Sorrento, FL 32776. The event offers a live in-person 5K Run/Walk and a Virtual 5K, running Oct 1–31, 2025. The in-person field is limited, with proceeds supporting..

Trick or Trot 5K Trail Run, presented by Mazda of Port Charlotte, takes place at Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park in Englewood, Florida. The event features a 5K trail run on a mostly dirt and gravel course, plus a 1-mile trail walk dubbed the Zoomers Trick or Trot. Participants are encouraged to wear..

The Gopher Weedon Trail Run is an 8K trail race held at Weedon Island Preserve in northeast St. Petersburg, Florida (1800 Weedon Dr NE, 33702). The course covers about 4.9 miles of natural trails through mangroves, salt marsh and Florida scrub, with dirt and boardwalk sections and frequent views of..

Set in Lake Louisa State Park near Clermont, Florida, The Florida Run Lake Louisa State Park Trail Run offers three trail distances: 5K, 10K, and a Half Marathon. The course winds through pine forests, lakeshores, and open meadows, delivering a scenic, parks-style trail experience with varied terrai..

The Tampa Bay 100 Mile Endurance Run is a third-year, point-to-point urban ultramarathon organized by Skunk Ape Events. The course begins in Ybor City, Tampa, winds through the city and across the bay to Safety Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, and Gulf Boulevard, finishing at Vinoy Park in St. Petersbur..

Colt 45 Trail Run, staged by A1 Ultra Events, is held at Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland, Florida. Four distances are offered: Colt Double Malt (60 miles, four 14‑mile loops plus a bonus loop), Original Colt 45 (45 miles, three 14‑mile loops plus a 3‑mile starter loop), Colt Silver (45K, two 14‑mi..

The Legacy Trail Ultra is a free 60-kilometer ultramarathon held in Sarasota, Florida. In its fourth year, the event follows an out-and-back course along the Legacy Trail, starting at Payne Park and heading south about 18.6 miles before returning to the start. There are no road closings and only lim..

Turkey Burn Ultra is a trail ultramarathon staged at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, Florida, featuring 50K and 25K distances. Runners traverse diverse park ecosystems on a 17.1-mile loop (50K) with wooded singletrack, open grass, sandy hills, and shell-rock gravel, totaling about 700 feet of el..

The Trail Hog Half Marathon is a trail running event held at Carlton Preserve in Venice, Florida. It features three race distances: a half marathon, a 10k, and a 5k, catering to a wide range of runners. Participants enjoy a festive atmosphere with local vendor booths, music, and community spirit.The..

RunFluent Christmas in Lutz, Florida returns for year three with options for a 4-mile race or a 7-hour multi-lap challenge, including a 7-hour, two-person relay. The event takes place at 17302 N Dale Mabry Hwy. Race-day atmosphere features a race T-shirt for every participant, finisher awards, and t..

The Peace River 100 Miler is an ultramarathon held at Mosaic Peace River Park in Bartow, Florida. The course features a challenging 10-mile loop combining equestrian trails, sandy paths, rolling grass, and limestone roads. Runners face a 36-hour cutoff to complete the 100-mile distance, with aid sta..

Croom Zoom is a trail running event held in Brooksville, Florida, inside Withlacoochee State Forest. Runners tackle three distances on the Croom Park trails: 50K, 20M, and 10M. The course centers on a main 10-mile loop with a starter loop for the longer distances, weaving through oak hammocks and Fl..

Located in Apopka, Florida at 1800 Wekiwa Circle, the Wekiwa Springs Ultra is Central Florida’s premier ultra trail event, offering 12- and 24-hour trail runs and a 24-hour relay. Runners cover a scenic 3.2-mile loop through the lush Wekiwa Springs trails, featuring shade, wildlife sightings, and be..

Long Haul 100 in Lakeland, Florida, is a premier 100-mile and 100-furlong trail race held at Colt Creek State Park. The course showcases Florida’s diverse, scenic landscape, with runners passing wildlife such as bald eagles, deer, alligators, otters, tortoises, and fox squirrels. The 100-mile option..