Trail Running calendar near Bradenton 2026-2027

Race under the stars at AdventHealth Nighthawk Trail Run in Colt Creek State Park with 5K, 10K and a 15K Challenge. Rugged unpaved loops, headlamp required for the 5K, finisher medals and a race shirt promise a memorable night on the trails..

Join the Gopherdillo Trail Run at Lake Manatee State Park on Feb 7, 2026 for scenic 5K and 10K non loop courses over sand, grass and paved roads. Expect wildlife sightings, a performance shirt option, and a finisher medal.

Trail runs at Bone Valley ATV Park in Mulberry, Florida include a 10K, 5K and a 1 mile color fun run plus multi-distance challenges. Courses use uneven trails with small hills and registered runners receive a shirt and swag bag.

A trail ultramarathon at Green Swamp near Dade City on February 14, 2026 offering 60K, 30K and a 30K ruck over varied Florida terrain, regular aid stations, a pet food drive and finisher hats.

Trail runs at Carlton Preserve in Venice on February 15, 2026 with 15k, 10k, 5k and a virtual race. The event includes a race t shirt, post race refreshments, music and age group awards.

Celebrate Mardi Gras on the flat, paved Pinellas Trail with 5K, 10K or 15K options hosted at HOB Brewing Company in Dunedin. Limited to 200 runners, all finishers get a medal and 21 plus registrants enjoy a complimentary beer.

An urban, self supported adventure run in Lakeland that follows a city route to view painted swan sculptures. The roughly 30k route emphasizes navigation, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt atmosphere rather than competition.

Run a fast, groomed course at Holloway Park in Lakeland, FL, which hosts NCAA cross-country regionals. Choose from 10k, 30k, 50k, or a 5-person team relay.

Trail races at Lake Wales Ridge State Forest in Frostproof Florida with a 100k made of five 20k loops and a single 20k loop. Aid stations every 4 to 5 miles, on-site primitive camping and cooked food available.

A single loop trail event near Brooksville, Florida, offering 33.3 Miler, Half Marathon and 6K options with marked trails, aid for longer distances, finisher awards and a post-race picnic.

An annual St. Patrick's Day 5K and 10K in downtown Dunedin along the paved Pinellas Trail, featuring electronic timing, finisher medal, tech shirt, dog and stroller friendliness, and nearby parking and post-race activities.

The Croom Fools Run celebrates its 30th year with 50-mile, 50K, and 16-mile trail races on a scenic 16-mile loop in Florida's Withlacoochee State Forest. Runners enjoy a tech shirt, finisher awards, and a post-race picnic. The event is capp..

Trail races at Colt Creek State Park on April 11, 2026 offer 5K, 10K and half marathon on well marked wooded trails. Aid stations, on-course restrooms, chip timing, finisher medals and awards are provided.

Held at SunWest Park in Hudson, Florida, this event offers timed 10K and timed and untimed 5K options on a paved hiking path around old salt mines. Proceeds benefit the Pasco County PAIR inclusive programming and finisher awards are provide..

A 5K trail run and walk in Dunedin on April 11, 2026, that starts and finishes at Highlander Park and includes trails in Hammock Park. Kilts are encouraged and registration includes a T-shirt, medal, and Highland Games admission.

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.

Run on the scenic trails of the Withlacoochee Forest, this event features marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances. Every finisher gets an award, and a festive post-race atmosphere awaits. Camping is available the night before at the prim..