Trail Running calendar near Christmas 2026-2027

A 30K night trail race at Green Swamp West Tract near Dade City, FL on July 18, 2026, featuring varied Florida terrain, aid stations every 3 to 5 miles, reflective pink course marking, one Berm drop bag zone, and a post race potluck.

A multi-distance event at Blue Jacket Memorial Park offering in-person and virtual options, chip-timed 5K/10K/half distances, youth pricing, participant shirts and medals, free photos, and finish-line ice cream.

A timed trail event in Palm Coast, FL, on an almost one-mile flat, shaded loop between the river and the ocean. Offers 6- and 12-hour race options, a fully stocked aid station, and a nonrefundable registration policy.

A nighttime trail half-marathon and ruck at Green Swamp West Tract near Dade City, FL on September 12, 2026. Out-and-back on forest roads and the Florida Trail with an aid station at the 6.6-mile turnaround, camping 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.

Tick Tock Ultra is a lake-lap timed event at Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland, FL offering 12-hour and 6-hour individual races plus a 12-hour relay for teams of 3 to 5; portions of entries support the Pheel Good Foundation.

The Camp Winona Mud Fest will take place in De Leon Springs on Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run 3 miles.

A race day at Jay Blanchard Park on 09/27/2026 with distances from a 50 m kid's dash to a 13.1 mile half marathon, chip timing for main races, event shirts and medals, plus volunteer and virtual options.

A 5K trail run at Wickham Park in Melbourne with an in-person and a virtual option, finisher medals, age-group and team awards, post-race refreshments, and proceeds benefiting the Florida Wildlife Hospital.

Orlando Spartan Weekend at Lake Nona offers multi-format obstacle course races on October 10 and 11, 2026, including Sprint, Super, kids races, an obstacle workshop, and a four hour Hurricane Heat.

Lutheran Counseling Services holds the We Care 5K on October 10, 2026 in Longwood to raise funds and awareness for mental health. The event offers an in person 5K along parts of the Seminole Trail and a virtual 5K option.

A 5K event at DeLeon Springs State Park offering in-person and virtual options, chip timing, race shirt and medal, and fundraising support for Friends of DeLeon Springs State Park.

A dog friendly off-road 5K at Rock Springs Run State Reserve in Sorrento, FL on October 24, 2026. Registration includes park admission, a t-shirt and finisher medals for runner and dog, with limited in-person spots.

An evening 5K and haunted trail in Sebastian that raises funds for counseling and peer support for local first responders. The event includes a race T shirt while supplies last, Halloween activities, awards by age group, and Trunk or Treat.

A Palm Coast trail race on October 25, 2026 with 50K, 24K and 12K looped courses on the Mala Compra Greenway Trail, a 125-runner limit, kids races, and finisher awards.

Experience the famous clay trails of Clermont in this hilly off road event featuring timed 15K and 5K distances. Run along scenic 5 Mile Road and enjoy a professional racing environment with full course support and finisher medals.

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 in Lake Wales where runners complete repeated 4.167 mile loops each hour until one runner finishes a final solo loop and is declared the winner.

Lake Louisa State Park Trail Run on November 7, 2026 offers 5K, 10K and half marathon routes through pine forests, lakeshores and meadows. The course is chip timed, has aid stations and on course restrooms, and includes medals and post race..

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.