Trail Running calendar near Chiefland 2026-2027

A multiday ultrarunning festival in Middleburg, FL offering 3, 6, 12, 24 and 48 hour formats. Single cupless aid station, on site crews and RV parking with a small fee.

Trail races at Manatee Springs State Park in Chiefland, Florida on February 21, 2026. Events include 5K, 10K and a half marathon set among cypress trees with views of the spring and possible manatee sightings.

A navigation-heavy, self-supported urban loop in Ocala featuring painted-horse artworks and two distance options. The untimed event emphasizes route-finding and sightseeing rather than racing.

A family friendly 5K trail run at Silver Springs State Park with a children's area, refreshments, and door prizes. Medals are awarded by age group and a Traveling Cup goes to the fastest team. Proceeds support local grants for spring and se..

The Gator Dash Trail Run offers fast 10k and Half Marathon courses on Florida's Diamond D Ranch trails. Held in early March, runners can expect grassy, muddy paths with minimal elevation. It's part of a larger Spartan OCR festival weekend.

Run the Florida Death Race on the scenic Florida Trail with 74 mile and 37 mile options, mostly single track and challenging cutoffs. Every runner carries a railroad spike and finishers cast it into a coffin in a dramatic rite of passage.

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.

Run the 1st Annual Archie's Pizza Mile Trail Style in Williston FL on March 7 for a lively three loop beer mile with a non alcoholic option and finisher medals. Trail running, pizza vibes, and awards for overall winners.

A no-fee ultra in the Ocala National Forest offering 50K and 30K options along the Florida Trail, capped at 50 entrants and routed through Juniper and Hopkins Prairies.

This 10k race takes place on the flat, paved Archer Braid Trail in Archer, Florida. It's a professionally timed event with awards for age group winners. Entry is free for Florida Track Club members.

Trail of Payne at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park offers a 5k, 10k and a 1 Mile Fun Run on mixed natural trails with variable surfaces, age group awards and overall trophies.

Trail runs at Silver Springs State Park on March 29, 2026 include a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a virtual option, with a tech shirt, finisher medal, and awards for top finishers.

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..

A trail fundraiser for Safe Animal Shelter on the Sandridge Trail offering a half marathon, 10K and 5K. The course is flagged and includes aid stations for the longer distances; the event is dog friendly.

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..

Trail ultramarathon in Ocala, Florida with 50 and 100 mile options along the Florida National Scenic Trail, varied natural terrain, staffed aid stations, drop bag support, pacer rules for the 100 mile, and nearby campgrounds.

A 5K trail run through San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park in Alachua on April 25, 2026, raising funds and awareness for Anew, a nonprofit supporting survivors of human trafficking.

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 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.