Trail Running calendar near Bartow 2025-2026

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..

Hit the scenic trails at Lake Manatee State Park on Feb 7, 2026 for the Gopherdillo Trail Run, with 5K and 10K routes that showcase lake views and local wildlife. All finishers receive a medal and both distances follow separate no loop cour..

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 with a 5K, 10K, or the 15K Nighthawk Challenge combining both. Rugged trails, headlamp required, finisher medals and post race snacks for all finishers.

Run Skunk Ape's Revenge on Feb 14 at Green Swamp in Dade City, a rugged daytime trail with 60K, 30K and 30K ruck options over muck, single track and sugar sand. Enjoy aid stations, finisher hats, camping and a 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 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.

Family friendly trail run at Disney Wilderness Preserve in Kissimmee with 5K, 10K or Double Down options and a Gopher Tortoise Fun Run for kids. Hats and finisher medals provided; the race is untimed and cupless so bring hydration.

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 on February 28 in Lakeland, Florida invites runners to a scenic cross country style course that blends trail and road for a fun but challenging day. Distances range from a 10k to 50k, plus a five person 50k relay for tea..

Run single loop trails along the Withlacoochee River and through serene forest at the Long Play Trail Run in Brooksville. Choose from a 33.3 mile race, a half marathon or a 6K and earn a collectible vinyl record finisher award.

Join the Formosa Spiked Apple 5k at Formosa Winery in Kissimmee for a scenic, partly grassy course and tasty cider treats. Choose 5 km or 1.5 mile, get a cider donut and a finisher medal that doubles as a bottle opener while supporting Flor..

Celebrate St. Patrick themed fun in Tampa at Time to Paddy with races for every level from half marathon to 1 mile, plus kids and virtual options. Expect chip timing, finisher swag, free photos, and a lively community vibe.

Celebrate St Patrick spirit at the Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 in Orlando with in person and virtual options for every pace, from a 1 mile and kids dash to a half marathon. All finishers get a designer shirt and custom medal.

Run the 30th Croom Fools Run on April 4 2026 in Withlacoochee State Forest near Brooksville Florida. Choose 16 mile 50K or 50 mile looped trail routes through pines creeks and cypress ponds with a capped field of 250 runners.

Run through scenic Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland on April 11, 2026 with 5K, 10K and half marathon options. Chip timed races include finisher medallions, swag and post race snacks for a fun day on the trails.