Trail Running calendar near Bartow 2026-2027

RunFluent's Coo Wah Chobee returns as a single loop trail run at Carlton Preserve in Venice FL, featuring mixed single and dual track trails. Distances from 50k to Youth 5k, plus signature swag and Wicked Skin awards.

Forgotten Florida on January 31–February 1, 2026 in Christmas, FL offers 100, 50, 15 and 8 mile trail races through Tosohatchee and nearby state forests, featuring mostly singletrack, wildlife viewing, and published cutoff times.

A community 5K at Legacy Park in Venice, FL on January 31, 2026, with two age-based categories, chip timing, and post-race activities. Hosted by Respect 1st Responders to raise funds for Disaster Relief Kits; field limited to 200 runners.

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..

Join the Gopherdillo Trail Run at Lake Manatee State Park on Feb 7, 2026 for scenic 5K and 10K non loop courses over sand, grass and paved roads. Expect wildlife sightings, a performance shirt option, and a finisher medal.

Join The Hunt for Sasquatch at Bone Valley ATV Park on February 7, 2026 for a fun trail challenge over varied terrain and small hills. Choose from 10K, 5K, 1 Mile or multi race options, with shirts, swag and awards.

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.

A trail event at Green Swamp West Tract near Dade City offering 60K, 30K and a 30K ruck on varied Florida terrain with aid stations every 3 to 5 miles, finishers hats, and a local pet food drive.

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 or walk the scenic Lake Apopka trails from Magnolia Park on February 15, 2026, with 30K, 8 mile, 5K and a virtual option. Enjoy varied trail surfaces, a tech shirt and medal, and post race food in a wildlife friendly, cupless event.

Join the inaugural Longleaf Blaze Trail Run at Disney Wilderness Preserve with 5K, 10K or Double Down options. Family friendly with kids activities, finisher medals and hats; bring your own water bottle and enjoy scenic trails.

Celebrate Mardi Gras on the flat, paved Pinellas Trail with 5K, 10K or 15K options hosted at HOB Brewing Company in Dunedin. Limited to 200 runners, all finishers get a medal and 21 plus registrants enjoy a complimentary beer.

Join the 39th Real Florida 5K 10K at Wekiwa Springs State Park for a scenic off road run through natural Florida. Choose 5K or 10K, enjoy a capped field for a relaxed race vibe and a tech shirt and finisher medal for all entrants.

Explore Lakeland on a 30k urban adventure visiting painted swans from the Swansation art trail while navigating with a race book. This low key, self supported run from the Where's the Finish? Podcast mixes city charm and relaxed challenge.

All Day at Holloway offers a well groomed cross country loop of trail and road at Holloway Park in Lakeland on Feb 28, 2026. Choose 10k, 30k, 50k or a five person 50k relay.

The Arbuckle Anklebiter will take place in Frostproof on Saturday 28 February 2026. You can run between 20 and 100 kilometers.

Run scenic single loop trails along the Withlacoochee River in the Croom Tract with options from 6K to the challenging 33.3 mile distance. Enjoy aid stations, a post race picnic and a quirky vinyl record finisher award.