Trail Running calendar near Brooksville 2025-2026

Escape to the Juniper and Hopkins Prairies for a scenic out and back ultra in Ocala National Forest, with 50K and 30K options. Entry is free, the field is capped at 50, registration opens Dec 1, 2025, and carpooling is encouraged.

Join the Formosa Spiked Apple 5k at Formosa Winery in Kissimmee for a scenic, partly grassy course and tasty cider treats. Choose 5 km or 1.5 mile, get a cider donut and a finisher medal that doubles as a bottle opener while supporting Flor..

Celebrate St Patrick in Tampa on March 21, 2026 at the Time to Paddy 5k 10k and Lucky 13.1, featuring races from a kid's dash and mile to a half marathon. Enjoy festive shirts, finisher medals, chip timing and virtual options.

Run a 5k or 10k on the flat, fast Archer Braid Trail in Archer, Florida on Saturday March 28, 2026. Enjoy a peaceful paved out and back course with professional timing and age group awards, plus free entry for Florida Track Club members.

Run the scenic trails at Silver Springs on March 29, 2026 with Half Marathon, 10K, 5K or Virtual options amid river views and wildlife. All finishers receive a tech shirt and medal and top runners earn podium awards.

Run the 30th Croom Fools Run on April 4 2026 in Withlacoochee State Forest near Brooksville Florida. Choose 16 mile 50K or 50 mile looped trail routes through pines creeks and cypress ponds with a capped field of 250 runners.

Run through scenic Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland on April 11, 2026 with 5K, 10K and half marathon options. Chip timed races include finisher medallions, swag and post race snacks for a fun day on the trails.

Join the fifth annual Turtle Trot at SunWest Park for 10K and 5K run or walk around scenic paved trails. Honor a fallen parks staff member and support Pasco County's adaptive programs while earning a finisher award.

The Funest 50k at Loyce Harpe Park invites runners to tackle twisty singletrack and rolling sand and dirt trails with 50k, 30k and 10k looped races. Limited fields and a $10 donation per entry to Polk County Parks and Recreation.

Run the Withlacoochee Trail Marathon on April 19 in Hernando on scenic forest trails with marathon, half and 10K options. All finishers earn an award and every entrant gets a cotton shirt and bib.

Run the Skunk Ape in Ocala FL on April 25 to 26 with 50 Mile or 100 Mile options on scenic trails. Expect sandy single track through pine woods and lakes, strong aid station support, with a buckle for 100 Mile runners.

Join Stomp Out Suicide on May 2, 2026 at Withlacoochee River Park for a scenic trail run or walk that raises awareness for suicide prevention. Choose 1 mile, 5K or 10K routes and enjoy a race shirt, snacks and a finisher award.

The Tick is a point to point trail ultramarathon of about 57 miles through the Ocala National Forest along the Florida National Scenic Trail. Crew support is required on this wild, scenic route.

Hit the trails on May 24 in Inverness FL for Sweat, Swat n Swear offering single loop 50K, 25K or 10 Miler courses through the scenic Citrus Tract at Holder Mine Campground. Expect aid stations, a finisher award and a lively post race picni..

Run the Florida Run LEFTOVER Trail Race on June 13, 2026 at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, featuring scenic 4 and 8 mile trail courses. Professionally timed with awards, a leftover medal, live music and post race food for a family frie..

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..

Take on the Skunk Ape Night Run 30K through Green Swamp in Dade City Florida, a moonlit mix of sand, mud, creek crossings and single track. Reflective markings, aid stations and a post race potluck make for a welcoming night on the trail.

Run under the stars in the Withlacoochee Forest at the Hot August Night Trail Race on single track packed with sand and pine needles. Headlamps required; all finishers get a handcrafted medal and a post race picnic.

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.

Take on the Nightmare on the Clermont Trails 5K on Halloween for a spooktacular trail run with staged spook zones, live actors and a DJ. Dress up for the costume contest with prizes or join the virtual 5K from anywhere.