Trail Running calendar near Christmas 2026-2027

The Vero Beach Octopus Ultra uses eight out and back arms from a central base at the Environmental Learning Center, offering distances from a 5K to 100 miles. A 32 hour limit applies and crews are strongly recommended.

A night trail running event on July 18, 2026 in Green Swamp West Tract near Dade City, FL, covering 30K of varied Florida terrain with aid stations every 3 to 5 miles, finisher glassware, event stickers, and a post race potluck.

A flat, shaded trail loop in Palm Coast, Florida hosts timed 6 hour and 12 hour events beside the river and ocean. The race includes a fully stocked aid station and is organized by an experienced race director.

This dog-friendly 5k trail run takes place off-road at Rock Springs Run State Reserve in Sorrento, Florida. Registration includes entry for a runner, their dog, and a guest, with proceeds supporting animal-focused causes. The event features..

A coastal trail race in Palm Coast FL with 12K, 24K and 50K loop courses on the Mala Compra Greenway Trail. The route is mostly single track, finishes by the ocean, includes awards for finishers, and offers free kids races.

Celebrate Halloween with a spooky 5K in Clermont. The evening event features haunted zones, a costume contest, and a live DJ. A virtual 5K option is also available.

Trail races at Lake Louisa State Park on November 7, 2026 feature 5K, 10K, and half-marathon courses through pine forests, lakeshores, and meadows, with chip timing, aid stations, on-course restrooms, and finisher medallions.

A trail race at Colt Creek State Park on November 21, 2026, offering four distances from 14 miles to 60 miles across repeated 14 mile loops. Aid stations serve each loop and finishers receive handcrafted awards.

A trail event at Colt Creek State Park offering a 100 mile race and a 12.5 mile 100 Furlongs loop. The 100 Mile is a Western States qualifier with three staffed aid stations and finishers receive a belt buckle.