Trail Running calendar near Bradenton 2025-2026

Travel through time at the Time Travel Half Marathon in Tampa on January 11, 2026, with races for all ages from kid's dash to the half marathon and virtual entries. Expect designer shirts, finisher medals and a festive finish line.

Tackle scenic Florida trails at Long Haul 100 in Colt Creek State Park, Lakeland. Choose the epic 100 mile challenge or a shorter 12.5 mile loop and enjoy wildlife, aid stations and a finisher buckle.

Join the 26th annual Scrub Jay Races at Oscar Scherer State Park on January 24, 2026, offering in person 5K and 10K plus virtual options. Scenic trails, finishers receive medals, and proceeds support Florida scrub jay and park programs.

Enjoy a scenic 5K through vineyards at Masaryk Winery on January 25, 2026, with chip timed results, a finisher medal, and a wine pour. This relaxed grassy course is made for a fun social run supporting Nik's Wish.

Run the second annual Coo Wah Chobee at Carlton Preserve in Venice, FL on Jan 31, 2026 over scenic single track and double track trails with 50k, 25k, 5k and youth 5k options. Enjoy signature swag and Wicked Skin awards from RunFluent.

Enjoy a family and pet friendly Pine Island Calusa Trail 5K in Bokeelia, featuring scenic trail sections and a climb up the Randell mound. Proceeds support Kiwanis and local kids programs, with medals and post race awards.

Celebrate Mardi Gras at Celery Fields with 5k, 10k and canicross races for runners and their dogs. Expect shirts, post race snacks, live music, vendors and age group awards plus a guided warm up.

Gopherdillo Trail Run The Gopherdillo Trail Run takes place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Lake Manatee State Park in Bradenton, FL (20007 FL-64, Bradenton, FL 34212). The event includes two distances: 5K 10K Course and logistics Both..

Hunt for Sasquatch at Bone Valley ATV Park in Mulberry for a playful trail race with a chance to spot Sasquatch. Choose a 1 mile color fun run, 5K, 10K or multi race challenges and enjoy a t shirt, swag bag and awards.

Run under the stars on rugged trails at Colt Creek State Park with 5K, 10K and a back to back Nighthawk 15K Challenge. Expect sandy, rooty terrain, a commemorative shirt and medals, and bring a battery powered headlamp for the 5K.

Take on Skunk Ape’s Revenge at Green Swamp West by choosing 60K, 30K or a 30K Ruck and tackle sandy trails, single track and dirt roads through wild Florida scenery. Bring pet food for Cindy’s Pets and earn a finisher hat.

The Sasquatch Run in Venice, Florida, is a vibrant trail running event held at Carlton Reserve. It offers multiple race distances including 15k, 10k, 5k, and a virtual race option, catering to a wide range of runners. Participants enjoy a f..

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 on Feb 28, 2026 invites runners to a scenic cross country style loop at Holloway Park in Lakeland, Florida. Choose from 10k, 30k, 50k and five person 50k relay on a well groomed course used in NCAA Division II regionals.

Run scenic single track through Withlacoochee State Forest along the river at the Long Play Trail Run in Brooksville, Florida. Choose 33.3 miles, a half marathon or 6K and finish with a vinyl record and post race picnic.

Celebrate the 30th annual Croom Fools Run on scenic trails through Withlacoochee State Forest, with 16 Mile, 50K, or 50 Mile loop courses, full aid stations, and a laid back post race picnic. Field is limited to 250 runners, so register ear..

Join a chip timed trail run at Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland FL on April 11, 2026, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options on well marked, family friendly trails. Finishers receive swag and a medallion and courses have aid stations.

Join the Turtle Trot at SunWest Park in Hudson on April 11, 2026, for scenic 5K and 10K runs along paved trails around former salt mines. Timed and untimed options, finisher awards for all, and proceeds benefit PAIR.

Dive into The Kraken in Sarasota on April 12, 2026 with 5k and 10k options for runners of all paces. Enjoy music, vendors, pre race group stretching, snacks, commemorative tee and a finishers bottle opener while awards honor top finishers.

Run the Funest 50k at Loyce E. Harpe Park in Mulberry with 50k, 30k, and 10k options over rolling sand and dirt trails. Entry is limited to 100 runners with aid, finisher swag, and funds supporting Polk County parks.