Trail Running calendar near Dade City 2025-2026

Run scenic single track through Withlacoochee State Forest along the river at the Long Play Trail Run in Brooksville, Florida. Choose 33.3 miles, a half marathon or 6K and finish with a vinyl record and post race picnic.

Run the Two Prairies Ultra in Ocala National Forest near Salt Springs, choose 50K or 30K on scenic out and back routes through Juniper and Hopkins Prairies. Entry is limited to 50 runners and a suggested donation supports the Florida Trail.

Celebrate St. Patrick themed fun in Tampa at Time to Paddy with races for every level from half marathon to 1 mile, plus kids and virtual options. Expect chip timing, finisher swag, free photos, and a lively community vibe.

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.

Celebrate the 30th annual Croom Fools Run on scenic trails through Withlacoochee State Forest, with 16 Mile, 50K, or 50 Mile loop courses, full aid stations, and a laid back post race picnic. Field is limited to 250 runners, so register ear..

Run scenic trails at Colt Creek State Park with 5K, 10K, or half marathon options, chip timed and featuring event swag, a finisher medallion, and post race snacks. Awards for overall, age groups, and teams make this a fun day for solo runne..

Join the Turtle Trot at SunWest Park in Hudson on April 11, 2026, for scenic 5K and 10K runs along paved trails around former salt mines. Timed and untimed options, finisher awards for all, and proceeds benefit PAIR.

Dive into The Kraken in Sarasota on April 12, 2026 with 5k and 10k options for runners of all paces. Enjoy music, vendors, pre race group stretching, snacks, commemorative tee and a finishers bottle opener while awards honor top finishers.

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.

Run the scenic Withlacoochee Trail Marathon through shaded hiking and horse trails near Lecanto, FL, with marathon, half marathon and 10K options. Enjoy aid stations, a finisher shirt and post race food amid peaceful forest scenery.

Skunk Ape Trail Race in Ocala invites runners to tackle 50 mile out and back or the double loop 100 mile challenge through scenic Cross Florida Greenway. Expect sandy single track, night miles with glow lights and stocked aid stations.

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.

Choose 50K, 25K or 10 Miler single loop courses through the Citrus Tract, starting and finishing at Holder Mine Campground. Expect on trail aid, a post race picnic and finisher award, plus camping for a whole weekend of trail fun.

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.

Join the Independence Double, a relaxed two day run at Cady Way Park in Winter Park FL offering 5K, 10K, half, marathon and 50K on flat shaded loops. Hand timed and cupless, it is a friendly low key weekend for pacing or PRs.

The Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon will take place in Lakeland on Saturday 4 July 2026. You can run 32 kilometers.

Run under the stars through Florida backcountry at the Skunk Ape Night Run, a spirited 30K on varied trails around Green Swamp West Tract. Expect sandy single track, creek crossings, friendly aid stations and a festive post race potluck.

Run the Hot August Night Trail Race at Holder Mine Campground by headlamp on single track trails through the Withlacoochee Forest. Choose 5, 10 or 20 miles and earn a handcrafted finisher medal plus a post race picnic.

Join the PawPals 4 Life 5K at Rock Springs Run State Reserve on Oct 24 for a scenic off road trail run that supports the ASPCA. Bring your leashed pup for a pet friendly race or run virtually to earn a shirt and medal and support animals.