Trail Running calendar near Bartow 2026-2027

Run on the scenic trails of the Withlacoochee Forest, this event features marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances. Every finisher gets an award, and a festive post-race atmosphere awaits. Camping is available the night before at the prim..

Trail races at Gator Wilderness Camp School in Punta Gorda on April 25, 2026 offering 5k, 10k, 15k, a kids dash and a one-day virtual option. Proceeds support Gator Wilderness Camp School, a 501c3 residential program.

A shaded trail event at Withlacoochee River Park on May 2, 2026 offering 10K, 5K and 1 mile run or walk options. The race aims to raise awareness about youth suicide and includes shirts, snacks and finishers awards.

Turkey Creek 5K Trail Run takes place May 23, 2026 in Palm Bay at Turkey Creek Sanctuary. The event offers an on-site 5K and a virtual 5K with race shirts, medals for the first 300 registrants, finish-line refreshments and age-group awards.

Trail races of 50K, 25K and 10 miles in Inverness, Florida on single-loop courses through the Citrus Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest. Aid and hydration stations are provided and runners must carry their own hydration.

An evening trail event at Croom Park in Brooksville with 21 mile, 14 mile, and 7 mile options on a 7 mile loop marked for night running with glow sticks. Headlamps are required and water stops are provided.

A June trail event at Lake Louisa State Park offering 4 mile and 8 mile distances, leftover race swag, awards and post race food with live music. The event is professionally timed and family friendly.

A 5K at Robinson Preserve in Bradenton on June 13, 2026, offering participant t-shirts, snacks and post-race hotdogs, age-group awards for male and female finishers, and a guided pre-race stretch session.

The Independence Double offers a no-frills running experience over two days in Winter Park, Florida. Choose from five distances each day on a flat, shaded loop course. Expect a casual, hand-timed event with a focus on community and low entr..

A night trail running event on July 18, 2026 in Green Swamp West Tract near Dade City, FL, covering 30K of varied Florida terrain with aid stations every 3 to 5 miles, finisher glassware, event stickers, and a post race potluck.

A night trail event at Holder Mine Campground in the Withlacoochee Forest offering 5, 10 and 20 mile single-track courses. Headlamps are required and courses are marked with reflective pins and glow sticks.

Run the Dunedin Oktoberfest 5K or 10K along the scenic Pinellas Trail, finishing at HOB Brewing for postrace Oktoberfest vibes. Stroller and dog friendly with a beer armband for 21 and over and finisher shirt and medal.

Celebrate Halloween with the Trick or Trot 5K at Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park on October 17, 2026, featuring a 5K trail run and 1 mile walk on scenic dirt and gravel paths. Wear your best costume for prizes, grab a shirt and medal, and..

This dog-friendly 5k trail run takes place off-road at Rock Springs Run State Reserve in Sorrento, Florida. Registration includes entry for a runner, their dog, and a guest, with proceeds supporting animal-focused causes. The event features..

Celebrate Halloween with a spooky 5K in Clermont. The evening event features haunted zones, a costume contest, and a live DJ. A virtual 5K option is also available.

Trail races at Lake Louisa State Park on November 7, 2026 feature 5K, 10K, and half-marathon courses through pine forests, lakeshores, and meadows, with chip timing, aid stations, on-course restrooms, and finisher medallions.

A Veterans Day running event in Dunedin on November 8, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and kids dashes along the paved Pinellas Trail with American themed finisher medals and family friendly kid runs.

A veterans focused race in Tampa along the Courtney Campbell Trail offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and 15.5 mile courses with virtual options, aid stations, a military discount code, and post race gatherings at Whiskey Joes.

A trail race at Colt Creek State Park on November 21, 2026, offering four distances from 14 miles to 60 miles across repeated 14 mile loops. Aid stations serve each loop and finishers receive handcrafted awards.

A trail running event at Carlton Preserve in Venice, FL on November 28, 2026 offering a half marathon, 10k and 5k with race shirts, post-race snacks, age-group awards, vendor booths and music.