Trail Running calendar near Christmas 2025-2026

The Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon (SLMM) is a challenging two-day mountain navigation race held annually in the Lake District, specifically around Great Langdale and Mickleden. Teams of two runners navigate rugged terrain over six linear courses of varying distances (27 to 54 km) and technical..

The Vero Beach Octopus Ultra, held in Vero Beach, Florida, is a unique ultramarathon featuring a central base with eight out-and-back "Octo-Arms" trails. Distances range from a 5K dash to a full 100-mile race, with options including 50K, 50-mile, 100K, and a mini-ultra. Runners can earn an Octopus B..

The Skunk Ape Night Run is a 30K trail running event held at the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve - West Tract in Dade City, Florida. This unique night race features a diverse course that showcases Florida’s varied terrain, including pasture lanes, mud, dirt roads, single-track trails, hills, sugar s..

The River to Sea 12/6 Hour Trail Race takes place in Palm Coast, Florida, featuring a nearly one-mile loop trail surrounded by palm and oak trees in a classic old Florida hammock setting. The course is flat, shaded, and nontechnical, offering a scenic and comfortable running experience between the r..

The Wild Boar Night Run is a half-marathon trail race held at the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve - West Tract in Dade City, Florida. This out-and-back course features old forest roads, pasture lanes, and the Florida Trail, offering runners a scenic experience with natural sounds like frogs, owls, a..

The Tick Tock Ultra is a challenging 12-hour and 6-hour ultra running event held at Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland, Florida. Participants run multiple laps of a scenic 2.84-mile paved loop around the lake, aiming to cover as much distance as possible within the time limits. The event offers individu..

The Jacks Trail Race, held in Palm Coast, Florida, offers 12K, 24K, and 50K distances on the scenic MalaCompra Greenway Trail. This course features 95% single-track, hammock-shaded trails just steps from the Atlantic Ocean, with a short gravel section for spacing. Runners complete loops depending on..

The Florida Run at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, Florida, offers a scenic trail running event featuring 5K, 10K, and half-marathon distances. Set within the park's diverse landscapes, runners traverse pine forests, lakeshores, and open meadows, experiencing Florida's unique flora and fauna. Th..

The Colt 45 Trail Run takes place at Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland, Florida, offering a variety of distances to suit different runners. Participants can choose from a challenging 60-mile "Colt Double Malt" (four 14-mile loops), a 45-mile "Original Colt 45" (three 14-mile loops plus a 3-mile star..

The Turkey Burn Ultra is a trail running event held at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, Florida, featuring 50K and 25K distances. The course offers a scenic and diverse experience through 11 natural communities, including sand hills, swamp forests, creeks, and lakes, with 75% singletrack trails a..

The Peace River 100 Miler is an ultramarathon held at Mosaic Peace River Park in Bartow, Florida. The course features a scenic loop of at least 10 miles, combining equestrian trails, sandy paths, rolling grass, and limestone roads, with aid stations every 2-3 miles. The race offers over $10,000 in p..

The Wekiwa Springs Ultra is Central Florida's inaugural ultra trail running festival held at Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka, FL. The event features a scenic 3.2-mile loop through lush trails with wildlife and shaded areas. Participants can choose from a 12-hour trail run, a 24-hour trail run, o..

The Long Haul 100 is a premier ultramarathon held at Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland, Florida. This event features a challenging 100-mile race consisting of six 16.7-mile loops through diverse and scenic Florida wilderness, home to wildlife such as bald eagles, alligators, and deer. It also offers..

The Monroe Cross Trail 50 Mile Ultra is a point-to-point race held in Volusia County, Florida, starting at Rotary Park in Edgewater and finishing at Central 28 Beer Company in DeBary. The course follows scenic paved multi-use trails, including the East Regional Rail Trail, Spring-to-Spring Trail, an..

Forgotten Florida is a unique trail running event held in Christmas, Florida, featuring distances of 100 miles, 50 miles, 15 miles, and 8 miles. The race explores rarely traveled single-track trails through scenic areas like Tosohatchee, Charles Bronson State Forest, Seminole Ranch, and Little Big E..

The Space Pirate 100 is an ultra running event held along Florida's scenic Space Coast and Treasure Coast, starting in Cape Canaveral and finishing on the beach in Jensen Beach. The race offers multiple distances: a 100-mile solo run, a 100-mile 3-person relay with flexible team strategies, a 50-mil..

The Real Florida 5K and 10K is an annual cross-country race held at Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka, Florida. Celebrating its 39th edition in 2026, the event features an off-road course through scenic natural surroundings. Participants receive a commemorative T-shirt and medal, with awards for o..

All Day at Holloway is a running event held at Holloway Park in Lakeland, Florida, featuring distances of 10k, 30k, and 50k, including a 5-person relay where each participant runs a 10k loop. The course is a top-tier cross country trail known for being extremely well-groomed and fast, with parts use..

The Colt Creek State Park Trail Run, hosted by The Florida Run, takes place in scenic Colt Creek State Park, Florida. Offering 5K, 10K, and half-marathon distances, the event features well-maintained trails through lush pine forests, serene lakeshores, and open meadows. Runners experience diverse te..

The Funest 50k @ Carter Rd is a challenging trail running event held at Loyce E. Harpe Park in Mulberry, Florida. Offering 10k, 30k, and 50k distances, the course features rolling hills and twists through an old abandoned phosphate mine, utilizing the rugged Carter Rd mountain bike trails.Runners fa..