Trail Running calendar near Bartow 2025-2026

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..

Monroe Cross Trail 50 Mile Ultra is a point-to-point ultramarathon in Florida, running 50 miles on paved trails from Rotary Park in Edgewater to Central 28 Beer Co. in DeBary. The course weaves along multiple rails-to-trails routes, with a Lake Monroe turnaround around mile 44, and also offers a 50K..

The Scrub Jay Races, held annually at Oscar Scherer State Park in Osprey, Florida, feature a 5K and a challenging Scramble 10K trail run. The 5K course is road-runner friendly, mostly on asphalt, pavers, and crushed shell paths, with the final mile on park trails including a small sandy section. The..

Coo-Wah-Chobee 50k-25k-5k is a RunFluent event held at Carlton Preserve in Venice, Florida. The second annual race offers a single-loop 50k, plus 25k, 5k, and a youth 5k option, appealing to runners of varying abilities. Runners navigate a course that blends mixed single-track and dual-track trails..

Forgotten Florida is Run Bum Tours’ trail ultramarathon held January 31–February 1, 2026 in Christmas, Florida. The event features 100- and 50-mile point-to-point routes (starting in Oviedo and finishing at Tosohatchee) plus 15- and 8-mile single-loop races. The course blends rarely traveled single-..

Whispering Pines is a free, flexible trail running event held at Whispering Pines City Park in Inverness, Florida. Featuring a 5-mile loop of mixed single-track and double-track trails with packed sand and pine needle surfaces, the course offers gentle hills, ample shade, and two paved road crossing..

AdventHealth Lake Apopka Scenic Trail offers three trail races on the Lake Apopka North Shore: a 30K (18.6 miles), an 8-mile run, and a 5K run/walk. The event starts and finishes at Magnolia Park in Apopka, Florida, and follows the Lake Apopka North Shore trail along the lake’s edge, delivering oppo..

The Sasquatch Run in Venice, Florida, is a vibrant trail running event held at Carlton Reserve. It offers multiple race distances including 15k, 10k, 5k, and a virtual race option, catering to a wide range of runners. Participants enjoy a festive atmosphere with local vendor booths, music, and commu..

The Real Florida 5K and 10K is an annual cross-country race held at Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka, Florida. Celebrating its 39th edition in 2026, the event features an off-road course through scenic natural surroundings. Participants receive a commemorative T-shirt and medal, with awards for o..

All Day at Holloway is held at Holloway Park in Lakeland, Florida. The event features multiple distances: 10k, 30k, and 50k, plus a 50k relay where five runners each complete a 10k loop. The course blends trail and road elements and is described as a top-tier cross-country experience, with a 10k loo..

Long Play Trail Run in Brooksville, Florida, takes runners on a single epic loop through the Croom Tract of the Withlacoochee State Forest. The event offers three distances: a 33.3-mile ultra, a half marathon, and a 6K, all beginning and ending at the Ridge Manor Trailhead along the Withlacoochee Ri..

The Turtle Trot 10K & 5K is a running and walking event held at SunWest Park in Hudson, Florida. The course features a paved hiking path that loops around historic salt mines, offering participants a scenic and unique experience. Runners and walkers can choose between timed 10K and 5K distances or a..

Colt Creek State Park Trail Run, hosted by The Florida Run, unfolds at Colt Creek State Park near Lakeland, Florida. Runners can choose from 5K (3.18 miles), 10K (6.28 miles), or Half-Marathon (13.13 miles). The course threads through pine forests, lakeshores, and open meadows with elevation gains o..

Kraken is a running event in Sarasota, Florida, offering 5k and 10k distances. The atmosphere blends racing with a festival vibe, featuring vendor booths and live music. Runners receive snacks, refreshments, a stylish T-shirt, and a finishers bottle opener.An awards ceremony honors the top three mal..

Funest 50k @ Carter Rd in Mulberry, Florida, offers 50k, 30k, and 10k trail races on Loyce E. Harpe Park’s mountain-bike trails. The course twists through rolling hills and an old phosphate mine area, with sand and dirt trails that have been developed over the years.The 10k is a single loop; the 30k..

Set on 250 acres of Gator Wilderness Camp School grounds in Punta Gorda, Florida, the Gator Wilderness Camp Trail Run/Walk offers 5k, 10k and 15k courses through diverse woods and shaded hammocks. The event supports the camp, a 501(c)(3) residential program for at‑risk adolescent males, with race pr..

The Stomp Out Suicide Trail Race is a scenic and shaded trail running event held at Withlacoochee River Park in Dade City, Florida. It features three distances: a 10K trail run consisting of two loops around the park, a 5K trail run/walk with one loop on non-paved hiking trails, and a 1-mile run/wal..

Sweat, Swat ’n Swear is a trail ultramarathon at Holder Mine Campground, 4399 Trail 10, Inverness, FL 34452, in the Citrus Tract of the Withlacoochee Forest. The event offers 50K, 25K, and 10M distances, each as a single-loop course using the A, B, and C loops and marked with orange, pink, and white..