Trail Running calendar near Bartow 2026-2027

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.

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.

Celebrate cider season with a festive 5k at Formosa Winery on March 15, featuring a scenic looped course and a 1.5 mile option. Entry includes a t shirt, cider pour, homemade donut and a finisher medal that doubles as a bottle opener, plus..

Run the 30th Croom Fools Run in Withlacoochee State Forest near Brooksville, FL, with 16 mile, 50K and 50 mile options on a scenic 16 mile loop. Limited field and a laid back post race picnic make for a classic trail day.

Run through scenic Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland FL on April 11, 2026 with 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. Trails, chip timing, a finisher medallion and post race snacks make this a lively spring event for runners and clubs.

Join the Turtle Trot 10K and 5K at SunWest Park on April 11 for scenic paved loops around old salt mines, perfect for runners and walkers. All finishers get awards and proceeds benefit Pasco Parks adaptive programs in memory of a staffer.

Join the Kraken road race in Sarasota on April 12, 2026 for a fun 5k or 10k along scenic routes. Enjoy race shirts, snacks, a finisher bottle opener, live music, vendors and age group awards for a festive Sunday run.

Run the Funest 50k at Carter Rd in Loyce E. Harpe Park, Mulberry FL. Choose 10k, 30k or 50k on a scenic 10k loop of sandy, rolling trails through old phosphate pits, limited to 100 runners for a fun, rugged challenge.

Join the Englewood Beach Turtle Trot on April 18, 2026 in Englewood, FL for a scenic sand out and back 5K or a 1 mile fun run. All finishers receive a sea turtle beach towel and a commemorative medal that doubles as a magnet.

Run or walk through shaded woods and hammocks at Gator Wilderness Camp in Punta Gorda on April 25, 2026 with 5k, 10k, 15k, a kids dash and a virtual option. Proceeds support the residential camp school for adolescent boys and finishers enjo..

Join Stomp Out Suicide on May 2, 2026 at Withlacoochee River Park for a scenic trail run or walk that raises awareness for suicide prevention. Choose 1 mile, 5K or 10K routes and enjoy a race shirt, snacks and a finisher award.

Run the Turkey Creek 5K at Turkey Creek Sanctuary in Palm Bay on May 23, 2026 with in person or virtual options for runners and walkers. Enjoy race shirts, custom medals for the first 300 and post race refreshments.

Join Sweat, Swat 'n Swear on May 24, 2026 at Holder Mine Campground for scenic single loop trail runs in Withlacoochee State Forest with 50K, 25K and a 10 Miler. Marked courses, stocked aid stations and a post race picnic.

Run the Florida Run LEFTOVER Trail Race on June 13, 2026 at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, featuring scenic 4 and 8 mile trail courses. Professionally timed with awards, a leftover medal, live music and post race food for a family frie..

Experience the low frills Independence Double in Winter Park on June 27 to 28 with lap based 5K to 50K on a flat, shaded paved trail. Hand timed and cupless, the relaxed event suits self supported runners looking for simple aid and communit..

Night trail race in the Green Swamp near Dade City, Florida, covering **30K** across pastures, single-track Florida Trail sections, sandy hills and berm loops. Aid stations appear every 3 to 5 miles and a post-race potluck follows.

Run under the stars in the Withlacoochee Forest at the Hot August Night Trail Race on single track packed with sand and pine needles. Headlamps required; all finishers get a handcrafted medal and a post race picnic.

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.