Trail Running calendar near Christmas 2025-2026

Run scenic loops through Colt Creek State Park with distances from 14 mile to 60 miles on a shared 14 mile loop with staffed aid stations. Enjoy wildlife sightings and handcrafted awards for all finishers.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with the Turkey Day 5K in Clermont, a festive waterfront 5K along Lake Minneola at Waterfront Park. Enjoy a soft race shirt, turkey finisher medal, chip timing and scenic views for a fun holiday run.

Run the Turkey Burn Ultra at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont Florida with 25K or 50K loop options across wooded singletrack, sandy hills, creeks and lakes. Clearly marked trails, four aid stations, pro timing and a finisher medal.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Turkey Trails in Clermont on November 29, offering 1 Mile, 5k, 10k and Kids Dash races with in person and virtual options. Expect custom shirts, bibs and finisher medals plus family friendly fun for all ages.

Join Turkey Trails in Clermont on Nov 29 for a family friendly trail run at Waterfront Park with 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Kids Dash and virtual options. Enjoy designer shirts, medals, live timing and scenic waterfront views for all ages.

Join the Little Big Water River 5K Trail Run and 1 mile stroll in Dade City, Florida on December 6, 2025 for a scenic true trail challenge. All finishers earn a medal and the day features a cookout with proceeds helping a new local church c..

Run scenic single loop trails through old growth forest, oak hammocks and salt marshes at the Trail Running Festival in New Smyrna Beach. Choose 12K, 24K or the epic 48K, with aid stations, a finisher medal and post race food.

Preview the 2026 LH100 course with a training run at Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland, FL on Dec 13, 2025. Run a marked 16.8 mile loop with water stops and day use facilities nearby. Registration closes Dec 12.

Join the Candy Cane Course at Waterfront Park in Clermont for festive races the whole family will love, from a family friendly 1 Mile and Kids Dash to timed 5k and 12k. Virtual and volunteer then run options add flexibility and holiday fun.

Peace River 100 Miler in Bartow, Florida scheduled for Dec 20, 2025 is cancelled. The race was set to challenge runners on looped grass and sandy trails with generous aid station fare and a 36 hour cutoff for the 100 mile distance.

Run shaded loops through Wekiwa Springs in Apopka, Florida on Jan 3 and 4, 2026 with 12 hour and 24 hour solo races plus a 24 hour team relay. Enjoy scenic trails, wildlife sightings and a lively runner village with campfires and shared cab..

Tackle scenic Florida trails at Long Haul 100 in Colt Creek State Park, Lakeland. Choose the epic 100 mile challenge or a shorter 12.5 mile loop and enjoy wildlife, aid stations and a finisher buckle.

Run through time in Orlando at the Time Travel Half Marathon with 5K, 10K, half marathon, 1 mile and kids races, available in person or virtually. Timed distances feature chip timing, custom bib, designer shirt, finisher medal, free photos..

Take on scenic Volusia County trails on Jan 24, 2026 with 50 mile, 50K and 17K options starting or finishing at Central 28 Beer Company in DeBary Florida. Enjoy trail views, on course aid, postrace food and a beer to celebrate your finish.

Forgotten Florida is a multi distance trail weekend in Christmas, Florida on Jan 31 and Feb 1 2026, with ultras and shorter loops across palm groves, pine flatwoods and scenic single track. Spot herons, cranes and bald eagles while navigati..

Race under the stars at AdventHealth Nighthawk Trail Run in Colt Creek State Park with 5K, 10K and a 15K Challenge. Rugged unpaved loops, headlamp required for the 5K, finisher medals and a race shirt promise a memorable night on the trails..

Hunt for Sasquatch at Bone Valley ATV Park in Mulberry for a playful trail race with a chance to spot Sasquatch. Choose a 1 mile color fun run, 5K, 10K or multi race challenges and enjoy a t shirt, swag bag and awards.

Run under the stars at Colt Creek State Park with a 5K, 10K, or the 15K Nighthawk Challenge combining both. Rugged trails, headlamp required, finisher medals and post race snacks for all finishers.

Run Skunk Ape's Revenge in Green Swamp, FL on Feb 14 with 60K, 30K and 30K Ruck options across sand, single track and rolling berms. Enjoy frequent aid stations, finisher hats, overall awards and support a pet food drive for Cindy's Pets.

Choose from 30K, 8 Mile, 5K or a virtual trail run, walk or bike along the scenic Lake Apopka trails starting at Magnolia Park. Enjoy lakeside views and birding, finisher medals and tech shirts, and remember the event is cupless so bring yo..