Trail Running calendar near Bartow 2025-2026

Celebrate the season at the Candy Cane Course in Punta Gorda on Dec 28, 2025. Run a Kids Dash, 1 Mile, 5k, 12k or go virtual and take home a festive shirt and finisher medal while supporting Toys For Tots.

Find your pace on shaded trails at Wekiwa Springs State Park with timed loop races from 6 to 24 hours and a 24 hour relay option. Held January 3 to 4, 2026 in Apopka, Florida, the scenic 3.2 mile loop showcases wildlife and campsite support..

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.

Test your limits at the Long Haul 100 in Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland FL with a six loop 100 mile race or a 100 Furlongs loop. This Western States qualifier awards buckles and WSER lottery entry for finishes under 30 hours.

Monroe Cross Trail 50 Mile Ultra in DeBary, Florida offers 50 mile, 50K, and 17K on scenic paved multi use regional trails. The point to point 50 mile finishes at Central 28 Beer Company with finisher medals and prizes for top finishers.

Join the Scrub Jay Races at Oscar Scherer State Park for scenic 5K and Scramble 10K courses, with virtual entries available through January. All finishers earn medals and support Florida scrub jay conservation.

Travel back in time at the Time Travel Half Marathon in Fort Myers with half marathon, 10k, 5k, 1 mile and kids dash options. Celebrate with custom shirts and medals, chip timing, free photos and virtual or volunteer then run choices.

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.

Explore Florida trail country at Forgotten Florida, a weekend of scenic runs in Christmas, Florida on Jan 31 to Feb 1, 2026. Routes from 8 mile to 100 mile cross palm groves, mud and roots and promise abundant bird life.

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 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.

Run under the stars at Colt Creek State Park on February 7, 2026 with a 5K, 10K or a 15K challenge that combines both races back to back. Expect sandy, muddy trails and enjoy a commemorative shirt, medals and post race food.

Run the Skunk Ape’s Revenge on February 14 in Dade City with 60K, 30K and a 30K Ruck across sandy single track, fire berms and dirt roads. Finishers get hats and stickers, top four men and women earn awards, and the race supports a pet food..

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.