Trail Running calendar near Bartow 2026-2027

A trail ultramarathon at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, FL offering 50K and 25K on a 16.2 mile loop with varied terrain, mostly singletrack, four aid stations, timing, medals, and free race media.

Trail races at Alafia River State Park on December 4-5, 2026 offer individual options: a 5.3 mile Red Loop, a timed 6 hour ultra, and a 24 hour ultra. The village includes camping, bonfires, music, food trucks, and finisher items.

RunFluent Christmas in Lutz, Florida offers trail and timed events from a four mile loop to a new half marathon with awards and finisher woodals. Registration closes December 11 and refunds are not issued.

Celebrate the holidays at the Candy Cane Course in Orlando featuring distances from a Kids Dash to a 15k. Enjoy chip-timed results, designer shirts, finisher medals, and festive treats at the finish line.

A Trifecta weekend at Skipper Ranch near Sebring, Florida, featuring Sprint, Super and Beast courses across farmland, marsh and calf-deep mud. A kids race, workshop and spectator options run alongside the main races.

Holiday distance runs at HOB Brewing in downtown Dunedin along the Pinellas Trail, with timed 5K, 10K, and 15K options, finisher medals, shirts, and a free draft beer for eligible participants.

A looped event at Lake Wailes offering 4.17 mile, 6 hour, 12 hour and 12 hour relay options. Food is available at the Runners Village and all participants receive a long sleeve shirt.

Holiday-themed races at Gadsden Park in Tampa on December 27, 2026, with distances from a kids 50 m dash to 15K, plus a virtual option, chip-timing, shirts, medals, photos, and finish-line treats.

A looped trail event at Colt Creek State Park near Lakeland, FL, offering a 100-mile Western States qualifier and a 12.5-mile 100 Furlongs option with staffed aid stations and loop drop bag access.

A multi-distance trail event in Christmas, Florida on January 30 and 31, 2027, running through Tosohatchee and nearby state forests with single track, varied terrain, wildlife viewing, course maps, aid station details, and crew and voluntee..

A free, donation-supported 12-hour trail event at Whispering Pines City Park in Inverness, FL. Runners use a marked 5-mile loop on mixed trails, with an aid station and a finisher award for 10 miles or more.

A 5K and 10K trail run at Lake Manatee State Park featuring sandy paths, pine corridors, wildlife sightings, chip timing, finisher medal, and post-race refreshments. A lodging partner offers a promo code RUN for event dates.

Trail races at Bone Valley ATV Park include a 10K, 5K, and a 1 mile color run on hilly, uneven trails. Back to back challenge options require an 18 minute per mile pace and awards are given by age category.

Experience a scenic trail race through the Carlton Reserve in Venice with distances ranging from 5k to 15k. Enjoy post race snacks and unique handmade wood awards in a festive community atmosphere.

Experience a unique single loop trail run through the Withlacoochee State Forest featuring 33 1/3 mile, half marathon, and 6K distances. Enjoy riverside trails and celebrate your finish with a post race barbecue and handcrafted medals.

Trail marathon, half marathon, and 10K on unpaved Withlacoochee State Forest trails with three aid stations and mandatory personal hydration; primitive camping is available near the course.

An obstacle 5 km through Raymond James Stadium with 20 obstacles running past the pirate ship and stadium bleachers. The weekend also includes a kids race and spectator options, with team entries and an available service member discount.