Trail Running calendar near Gainesville 2026-2027

Experience a messy three mile obstacle course at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. Participants run crawl and slide through mud and water in this functional outdoor event designed for friends and families.

A remote, point-to-point 57.41-mile trail ultra on the Florida National Scenic Trail through Ocala National Forest. Crew support and a communication device are mandatory; participation is capped at 50 with a suggested donation to support th..

Test your endurance at Whispering Pines Park with a unique adventure race featuring a 5K run, swimming, and a Jeep push. Join as an individual or part of a team to support community wellness and educational initiatives.

Trail races of 50K, 25K and 10 miles on a single loop through the Citrus Tract in Withlacoochee State Forest near Inverness, FL. Marked trails, multiple aid and hydration stations, drop bag service, and a post-race picnic with finisher awar..

An evening trail event at Croom Park in Brooksville with 7, 14 and 21 mile options on a well marked seven mile loop. Night running requires a headlamp and glow stick course markers, with water stops along the route.

A timed loop event in Jacksonville on a pancake-flat 1.25 mile paved loop, offered as 3, 6, 9, and 12 hour races with a 6-hour relay option for four-person teams and a staffed aid station.

A flat, shaded almost one mile loop through palm and oak hammock in Palm Coast, FL, offered as 12 hour and 6 hour timed races with a fully stocked aid station. Registrations are non refundable and close July 29.

Experience the Withlacoochee Forest after dark in this night trail race featuring 5, 10, and 20 mile distances. Navigate single track trails under the stars with glow stick markers and a post race picnic celebration.

A five hour Fat A$$ event on Section 4 of the Pioneer Trail in Middleburg FL, where participants complete as many out and back loops as possible on a technical 2.5 mile one way single track with limited aid.

An 8 Hours timed trail event at Ross Prairie Trailhead in Dunnellon, FL using the Berm Loop of the Skunk Ape 100 course across sandy fire lines, pine forests and dry prairies. Loops are 6.5 Miles with self crewing and onsite camping.

S.O.S. in Jennings State Forest features a 9K and 3/6/12-hour timed events on a 2.75 mile loop, with ruck options and a cupless aid setup. The event supports local recovery and mental health nonprofits.

A community 5K, 10K and one mile event along the LaVilla Link and S Line Rail Trail in Jacksonville. Proceeds support Groundwork Jacksonville and local creek restoration and trail-building efforts.

Trail races on the Croom Hiking Trail in Brooksville, Florida offering 50K, 16 mile and 9 mile options plus a spectator entry. The route passes longleaf pines, scrub oak hills, creek bottoms and cypress ponds.

Experience the scenic Nocatee Greenway Trails in Ponte Vedra Beach with race distances including 10 miles, 10K, and 5K. This event features road and trail running alongside a dedicated 5K ruck and virtual race options.

A point-to-point 50K on the Florida National Scenic Trail Western Connector near Ocala, Florida, with minimal course markings so runners must carry a phone and download the GPX; aid stations and one drop bag location are provided.

A dog-friendly, off-road 3.1 mile trail event at Rock Springs Run State Reserve offering timed results, participant and dog finisher medals, event shirts while supplies last, included park admission for one guest, and on-site packet pickup.

Trail races of 25K and 50K through San Felasco Hammock Preserve near Alachua, FL, featuring single-track, double-track and rolling terrain; aid stations supply water and snacks but no cups or gels. Proceeds support Friends of San Felasco.

A Halloween-themed trail event at Pruitt Trailhead in Dunnellon offering 5K and 10K runs and rucks plus a combined 5K+10K challenge. Ruck weigh-in standards apply and headlamps are required for the longer courses.

A trail event in Palm Coast Florida featuring 50K, 24K and 12K loops on mostly single track near the Atlantic Ocean. The field is limited to 125 runners and all finishers receive shirts and awards.

Trail running event in White Springs, Florida offering 50K, 25k and 10k distances with aid stations and cutoffs. Races finish at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park and benefit the Florida Trail Association.