Trail Running calendar near Christmas 2026-2027

Experience the natural beauty of Lakeland at Colt Creek State Park for a trail event featuring distances from 14 miles to a 60 mile ultra. Enjoy a loop based course with handcrafted medals and a post race picnic.

A Thanksgiving-themed 5K at Waterfront Park in Clermont, FL on November 26, 2026. The out and back course runs on the Upper Tampa Bay Trail and registration includes chip timing, a shirt, a finisher medal, awards, and photos.

A trail ultramarathon at Lake Louisa State Park with 50K and 25K options, varied singletrack terrain, four aid stations, and on-course media coverage.

A marked 16.8 mile course preview at Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland, FL, with unstaffed water stops and primitive group camping available the night before.

Candy Cane Course in Orlando on 12/13/2026 offers 5K, 10K, 15K, a 1 Mile, a Kids Dash and a virtual option. Entries normally include a designer shirt, custom bib and finisher medal, with youth pricing for ages 12 and under.

Central Florida Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Skipper Ranch in Sebring on Dec 19 and 20, 2026 features Sprint, Super, Beast and kids races across farmland, marsh and mud.

A multi-format running event at Lake Wailes Park featuring 4.17 mile loops with 6 hour, 12 hour, single-loop and relay options plus aid stations and awards.

Invitation only no fee 100 mile endurance run in Enchanted Forest Nature Sanctuary, Titusville FL with 29 loops of a 3.46 mile trail and a 60 runner cap.

An early evening 10K and 5K on the hard packed sand of Daytona Beach with an optional 15K challenge for those who run both races.

A 100-mile ultramarathon and a 100 furlongs (12.5 mi) event at Colt Creek State Park on January 16–17, 2027, run as six 16.8 mile loops with three staffed aid stations and loop-by-loop drop bag access.

Point to point trail races in Volusia County offering 50 mile, 50K and 17K courses that finish at Central 28 Beer Company in DeBary, Florida.

A multi-distance trail event in Christmas, Florida on January 30 and 31, 2027, running through Tosohatchee and nearby state forests with single track, varied terrain, wildlife viewing, course maps, aid station details, and crew and voluntee..

Trail races at Bone Valley ATV Park include a 10K, 5K, and a 1 mile color run on hilly, uneven trails. Back to back challenge options require an 18 minute per mile pace and awards are given by age category.

A fundraising 5K in Ormond Beach with in-person and virtual options. Proceeds benefit The Heterotaxy Connection and registration includes chip timing, a shirt, and a finisher medal.

Nighttime trail running at Colt Creek State Park with looped unpaved courses offering a 5K, a 10K, and a combined 15K challenge. 5K starters must use a headlamp and virtual entries receive mailed race items.

Trail races at Lake Apopka from 5K to 30K on packed lime rock and hard-packed Northshore trails, with support stations and awards; starts and finishes at Magnolia Park.

Trail-run, hike and walk options from 5K to half marathon through Seminole State Forest near Sorrento, FL. The event is a charity sponsored by Tracked Chair Adventures, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3), with published registration fees and dates..

Multi-distance ultramarathon along Florida's Space Coast and Treasure Coast, limited to 100 runners and requiring support crew.

A community 5K at Marion County Airport in Dunnellon that combines varied trail surfaces and the sights and sounds of aircraft. Age-group medals and a Traveling Cup for the fastest team are part of the event.

Trail event at Holloway Park near Lakeland, FL offering 10k, 30k, 50k and a five person relay on a groomed cross country course.