Trail Running calendar near Christmas 2025-2026

Sunset trail run at Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland FL on Feb 7, 2026 with 5K, 10K, or the Nighthawk 15K Challenge completing both races back to back. Expect unpaved terrain, headlamps required for the 5K, finisher medals and a race shirt..

Run the wild trails of Green Swamp in Dade City with 60k, 30k, or 30k Ruck options over sand, single track and fire berms. Top finishers earn awards, all finishers get hats, and the race supports a pet food drive.

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..

Unicorns among us 5k The Unicorns among us 5k is a community run/walk on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Ormond Beach, Florida. The event uses a scenic trail around Ormond Brewing Company and is open to runners, walkers, strollers, and chil..

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..

Run single track trails in Palm Coast on Feb 21, 2026 with distances from a challenging 50K, now offering a new 50K relay, down to a meaningful 10K fundraiser. The field is capped at 125 runners for a close knit trail experience.

Run the Space Pirate 100 along Florida Space and Treasure Coasts from Cape Canaveral to Jensen Beach; choose the 100 Miler, 100 Miler 3 person relay, 50 Miler or 33.3 Miler. Field is capped at 100, support crew only, and finishers earn a bu..

Explore Lakeland on a 30k urban adventure visiting painted swans from the Swansation art trail while navigating with a race book. This low key, self supported run from the Where's the Finish? Podcast mixes city charm and relaxed challenge.

All Day at Holloway invites runners to tackle a scenic mix of trail and road on a maintained 10k loop at Holloway Park in Lakeland, FL. Choose from 10k, 30k, 50k or a five person 50k relay and race a course used for collegiate competition.

Join the GR 8H Trail Race in Ormond Beach on March 14, 2026 for an eight hour looped trail challenge on scenic slightly rolling single track between the Intracoastal and the ocean. Perfect training with a 2 mile loop to prep for spring race..

Celebrate St Patrick spirit at the Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 in Orlando with in person and virtual options for every pace, from a 1 mile and kids dash to a half marathon. All finishers get a designer shirt and custom medal.

Run the scenic trails of Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland on April 11, 2026 with 5K, 10K and half marathon options for every level. Courses are marked with aid stations, chip timing, race swag and post race snacks; park passes required.

Run the Funest 50k at Loyce E. Harpe Park in Mulberry with 50k, 30k, and 10k options over rolling sand and dirt trails. Entry is limited to 100 runners with aid, finisher swag, and funds supporting Polk County parks.

Join Stomp Out Suicide on May 2 at Withlacoochee River Park for a scenic trail run or walk supporting suicide awareness. Choose from 10K, 5K or 1 mile and enjoy a race shirt, snacks and a finisher award.

The Tick on May 9, 2026 is a rugged 50 miles plus 7.41 mandatory bonus miles point to point through Ocala National Forest on the Florida National Scenic Trail. Crew support is required as you tackle singletrack, wetlands and wild scenery.

Enjoy a scenic 5K trail or virtual 5K at Turkey Creek Sanctuary in Palm Bay on May 23, 2026. Get a race shirt if you register early, earn a custom medal, and enjoy race refreshments and age category awards.

Hit the trails at Lake Louisa State Park for the Florida Run LEFTOVER Trail Race offering 4 and 8 mile courses. Enjoy live music, post race food, family friendly fun and leftover swag instead of waste, with pro timing and awards.

Event overview The Independence Double is a two-day running event held Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 2026 in Winter Park, Florida. The event takes place at Cady Way Park (trailhead), 2529 Cady Way, Winter Park, FL 32792. It offers..

Experience the Octopus Ultra in Vero Beach and tackle up to eight out and back arms from the Environmental Learning Center with distances from 5K to 100 mile. Summer heat and long sections without water make it a true test of planning and g..

Experience the Skunk Ape Night Run, a 30K under Florida stars on mixed trail terrain at Green Swamp. Enjoy well stocked aid stations, simple finisher swag and awards for the top four men and top four women.