Trail Running calendar near Gainesville 2025-2026

Sufferfest on Section 4 is a challenging 5-hour endurance event held in Middleburg, Florida, along the technical and hilly Section 4 of the Pioneer Trail. Participants run, walk, or hike as many out-and-back loops as possible on a roughly 2.5-mile single-track trail featuring switchbacks and scenic..

The 8-Hours of Berm is an 8-hour timed trail running event held at Ross Prairie Trailhead in Dunnellon, Florida. Participants run multiple loops of a 6.5-mile course featuring Florida’s unique berm fire lines, which offer a mix of sandy forest roads, oak hammocks, and dry prairies. The terrain is ch..

The Hot August Night Trail Race will take place in Inverness on Saturday 16 August 2025. You can run between 5 and 20 miles.

S.O.S. in Middleburg, Florida, is a unique running event held on the scenic Sandridge Trail within Jennings State Forest. Participants can choose from a 9K distance or time-based challenges of 3, 6, or 12 hours, all run on a 2.75-mile loop.The race features a cupless format, encouraging runners to b..

The FTC Long Trail Run will take place in Alachua on Saturday 13 September 2025. You can run between 3 and 8 miles.

The Emerald Trail event in Jacksonville, Florida, features a 5K Run/Walk and a 10K Run, held in the Lavilla School area downtown. It offers participants scenic routes through the city, supporting fundraising efforts for the Emerald Trail. The event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages, with disc..

The John Holmes Trail Run, held in Brooksville, Florida, is the Southeast's oldest 50K trail race, celebrating its 33rd running in 2025. The event offers three distances: 50K, 16 miles, and 9 miles, all starting and finishing at the Tucker Hill Fire Tower within Croom Park and the Withlacoochee Stat..

The Ponte Vedra 10-Miler, presented by Alter Ego Running, is a scenic running event held in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Scheduled for October 5, 2025, it offers both a 10-mile run and a 5K run, with virtual race options available for both distances. The courses wind through community streets and the..

The Itch is a challenging 50K trail race held in Ocala, Florida, along the Florida National Scenic Trail’s West Corridor. This point-to-point event starts at the East-West Junction near CR 316, behind the well-known 88 Store and Pub, and finishes at the Baseline Road Trailhead. The course offers a r..

The Gate2Gate Trail Run, held near Alachua, Florida, offers 25K and 50K distances through the scenic San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park. This event features a diverse course with high-quality single-track mountain bike trails, open fields, rolling hills, and birding paths across over 7,000 acre..

The Greenway Trick 'R Trot is a Halloween-themed trail race held at the Pruitt Trailhead in Dunnellon, Florida. Scheduled for October 25, 2025, the event offers multiple race options including 5K and 10K runs and rucks, as well as combined 5K+10K challenge races. Participants race through scenic tra..

The Jacks 50k Trail Race, held in Palm Coast, Florida, offers runners a scenic challenge on the MalaCompra Greenway Trail, a 95% single-track, hammock-shaded course just steps from the Atlantic Ocean. The event features three distances: 12k (1 loop), 24k (2 loops), and 50k (4 loops plus an additiona..

The Azalea 12/24 Hour is an endurance running event held at the scenic and historic Ravine Gardens State Park in Palatka, Florida. Participants can choose from a 50-mile race, a 24-hour, or a 12-hour run on a USATF Certified 2-mile paved loop course featuring winding curves, hills, and a canopy of t..

The Across Florida 200 is a fully supported, 200-mile endurance trail run across Florida, starting on the west coast and finishing at St. Augustine Beach Pier. The course features 110 miles on the famous Florida Trail, 10 miles of state park trails, 40 miles of dirt roads, 20 miles of Rails to Trail..

The Wild Florida Trail Run, held in White Springs, Florida, offers 50K, 25K, and 10K trail races benefiting the Florida Trail Association. The 50K and 25K are point-to-point courses starting near Suwannee Springs and finishing at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, while the 10K is a sing..

The Last of the Felascans is a challenging backyard ultra held at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park in Alachua, Florida. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on a trail course by day and a dirt road by night, with no pavement throughout. The race continues until only one runner comple..

The Turkey Trot Trail in Gainesville, FL, is an annual Thanksgiving Day event featuring 5K and 10K trail races hosted at Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary. The sanctuary is a 210-acre vegan property dedicated to rescuing farm animals and preserving wildlife. The scenic course runs through fields and fore..

Florida 48 is a unique 48-hour ultra marathon held at Shangri-La Trailhead & Campground in Ocala, Florida. Participants run 4 miles every 4 hours over two days, testing endurance and mental toughness in a supportive community atmosphere. The event offers two start times and includes camping, hot mea..

The Festivus 100 Miler Trail Run, held in Middleburg, Florida, offers multiple race distances including 100 miles, 50 miles, 35 miles, 14 miles, and 7 miles. This event caters to a wide range of trail runners, from ultra-distance athletes to those seeking shorter challenges. The race takes place on..

The IQ FIBER Winter Beach Run is a popular annual event held in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, featuring 10-mile and 5K races on firmly packed sand near low tide for optimal running conditions. Established in 1976, it is the second oldest running event in the Jacksonville area and offers a unique beac..