Trail Running calendar near Christmas 2026-2027

A 5K trail run and a virtual 5K organized by the City of Palm Bay at Turkey Creek Sanctuary, with race shirts, medals for the first 300 registrants, on-site packet pickup, and age-group awards.

A twilight trail running event at the Santos trailhead in Ocala, Florida, organized with the Hump Day Hustle series. The course is about 2.8 miles and participants are required to wear a headlamp; shirts are available for purchase.

Treat Trot-Orlando in Minneola, FL on June 6, 2026 offers in-person and virtual options across Kids Dash, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, plus a volunteer then run option. Registrations include a shirt, bib, medal, photos, and postrace snacks.

A mid-June trail event at Lake Louisa State Park with 4- and 8-mile loop options, live music, leftover swag and throwback medals, aid stations, chip timing and post-race food.

Independence Double is a two-day running event in Winter Park, FL on June 27 and 28, 2026, offering 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, and 50K distances with single-day and both-days registration options.

A base-centered ultra on the grounds of the Environmental Learning Center in Vero Beach, featuring eight out-and-back arms and multiple distances from a 5K to 100 miles. Completing all eight arms within 32 hours earns the Octopus Buckle.

A night trail race on July 18, 2026 in Green Swamp West Tract near Dade City, Florida. The 30K course mixes pasture lanes, singletrack, sand and berms, with aid stations every 3 to 5 miles and no cut-off time.

A multi-distance running event in Orlando on 2026-07-18 featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K, shorter youth races, relay and a virtual option with mailed packets and race swag.

Timed 12-hour and 6-hour trail races in Palm Coast, FL on Aug 1, 2026, held on a flat, shaded almost one-mile loop between river and ocean, with a fully stocked aid station and experienced volunteer support.

A night trail half-marathon in the Green Swamp West Tract near Dade City, Florida, with run and ruck options, a turnaround aid station, labeled drop bag support, ruck weight standards, and a post-race potluck.

Trail run at Central Florida Bible Camp in Eustis with a roughly 3.2 mile two loop option and a single loop fun option. Runners can attempt up to ten field day stations such as inflatable obstacles, axe throwing, and cornhole.

A timed lake lap event at Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland, FL offering 12 hour, 6 hour and team relay options. Runners complete 2.84 mile laps on a paved walkway and the field is limited to 200 entrants.

A multi-distance running event at Jay Blanchard Park on September 27, 2026 offering a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 mile, kids dash, volunteer option and a virtual race, with bibs, shirts and finisher medals provided for most entries.

Orlando Spartan Weekend at Lake Nona on Oct 10 and 11, 2026 features obstacle course events from a 5 km sprint with 20 obstacles to a 10 km super with 25 obstacles. Team entries can secure shared start times and verified discounts are avail..

A dog-friendly, off-road 3.1 mile trail event at Rock Springs Run State Reserve offering timed results, participant and dog finisher medals, event shirts while supplies last, included park admission for one guest, and on-site packet pickup.

A coastal trail event in Palm Coast, FL with **50K**, **24K**, and **12K** options on hammock-shaded single track along the Mala Compra Greenway. Field limited to 125, includes finisher shirts, handcrafted overall awards, and free kids race..

A Halloween 5K in Clermont with haunted spook zones, a costume contest, and a live DJ. A virtual 5K option includes shirt, bib, medal and domestic shipping.

A backyard ultra near Lake Wales, FL where runners complete repeating 4.167 mile loops each hour until one runner remains. Crews and personal aid are allowed between loops and total distance is recorded for all participants.

A chip-timed trail run at Lake Louisa State Park with 5K, 10K and half-marathon options, aid stations roughly every two miles, on-course restrooms, post-race food and awards for individual and team categories.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a series of themed races including a Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k in Orlando. Enjoy chip timed results, finisher medals, and family friendly distances like the Kids Dash and 1 Mile fun run.