Trail Running calendar near Bartow 2026-2027

A community road race in Sarasota on April 12, 2026 offering 5k and 10k distances. The event includes race-day packet pickup, awards by age group, participant t-shirts and refreshments, and walk-ins are welcome.

Trail races on mountain bike trails at Loyce E. Harpe Park in Mulberry, FL offering 10k, 30k and 50k loop formats. The course features sand and dirt trails with rolling hills, limited entries, and a portion of fees supporting Polk County pa..

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.

A community 5K event on April 18, 2026 in Punta Gorda with timed and untimed 5K options, participant shirts, chip timing, trail and sidewalk course, on-site packet pickup, parking, and age group awards.

The Withlacoochee Trail Marathon will take place in Hernando County on Sunday 19 April 2026. You can run between 10 and 42 kilometers.

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.

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..

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.

A run and walk at HOB Brewing Company on the Pinellas Trail offering 5K and a 10K two loop course, electronic timing, finisher medals, a promo t shirt, and a free draft beer for participants aged 21 or older.

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..

Join the PawPals 4 Life 5k on October 24, 2026 at Rock Springs Run State Reserve for an in person or virtual run that welcomes dogs and supports Pawfields Enrichment Group. Enjoy trail scenery, race swag, and medals for finishers.

Join the Nightmare on the Clermont Trails 5K on October 31 in Clermont, Florida for a spooky run or virtual 5K featuring interactive spook zones, live actors, and a DJ. Dress up for the costume contest, snag the new 2026 finisher bling, and..

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.