Trail Running calendar near Bartow 2026-2027

The 14th Annual Gopher Weedon 8K Trail Run on October 24, 2026 follows 8 kilometers of dirt and boardwalk trails through Weedon Island Preserve, with professional timing, refreshments and proceeds benefiting Friends of Weedon Island.

Experience the famous clay trails of Clermont in this hilly off road event featuring timed 15K and 5K distances. Run along scenic 5 Mile Road and enjoy a professional racing environment with full course support and finisher medals.

A Halloween 5K in Clermont with haunted spook zones, a costume contest, and a live DJ. A virtual 5K option includes shirt, bib, medal and domestic shipping.

Oct 31, 2026 in Lake Wales FL a backyard ultra where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one runner remains.

A chip-timed trail run at Lake Louisa State Park on November 7, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and half-marathon distances with aid stations and on-course restrooms.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a series of themed races including a Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k in Orlando. Enjoy chip timed results, finisher medals, and family friendly distances like the Kids Dash and 1 Mile fun run.

Buddy the Bull Stampede in Arcadia FL on 11/07/2026 features a 5K trail run, a 15K mountain bike race and a combined Stampede Challenge, with post-race food, finisher hats, activities for families, and support for Eirene Ranch.

A Veterans Day running event in Dunedin offering a 5K, a two-loop 10K and a kids Honor Dash on the paved, stroller friendly Pinellas Trail with American themed finisher medals and timed results.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with this family friendly event in Tampa featuring distances from a Kids Dash to a Half Marathon. Enjoy chip timed results, finisher medals, and festive treats at the finish line.

Savage Race in Dade City Florida on November 14 2026 features a 3 plus mile course and a 5 to 7 mile course with multiple obstacles; parking is $20.

The 6th Annual Veterans Run in Tampa returns with in-person and virtual races along the Courtney Campbell Causeway, offering 5K, 10K, half marathon, and a 15.5 mile course with certified timing and aid stations.

A point-to-point urban endurance tour from Ybor City to St. Petersburg covering about 100 mile of Tampa Bay sights, beaches and waterfronts. The mostly flat route includes five aid stations, supplies caches and specific pacing and mandatory..

Experience the natural beauty of Lakeland at Colt Creek State Park for a trail event featuring distances from 14 miles to a 60 mile ultra. Enjoy a loop based course with handcrafted medals and a post race picnic.

A set of runs on November 21, 2026 in Brooksville, Florida features a 5K trail run, a 2.5K Turkey Trot with costumes encouraged, and a short Color Fun Run with colored powder. Proceeds support Scouting programs.

A Thanksgiving-themed 5K at Waterfront Park in Clermont, FL on November 26, 2026. The out and back course runs on the Upper Tampa Bay Trail and registration includes chip timing, a shirt, a finisher medal, awards, and photos.

A Thanksgiving 5K on the Upper Tampa Bay Trail in Tampa, FL on November 26, 2026. The chipped timed 5K includes a finisher medal, a soft short sleeve shirt, age group awards, free photos, and holiday-themed elements.

Experience the natural beauty of Carlton Reserve at this Florida trail event. Runners can choose between three distances and enjoy a pre race stretch session with recovery snacks and awards for various age groups.

A trail ultramarathon at Lake Louisa State Park with 50K and 25K options, varied singletrack terrain, four aid stations, and on-course media coverage.

Third annual Salty Soul Splash Dash is a 5K fun run in Dunedin on 11/28/2026 along the Pinellas Trail with race timing, a shirt, and a cold beverage.

End of season trail relay at Alafia River State Park near Tampa with team formats, a camping village, and on-site amenities like bonfires and music.