Trail Running calendar near Gainesville 2026-2027

A 57.41 mile point to point trail ultra on the Florida National Scenic Trail from Alexander Springs State Park to Rodman Reservoir Dam. Crew support and a reliable communication device are mandatory; participation is capped at 50 and a $25..

An outdoor mud obstacle event at Possum Creek Mud Park on May 16, 2026. Teams are welcome and early bird registrants receive a swag bag, medal and event shirt. Top three finishers receive monetary prizes.

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.

Single-loop trail races of 50K, 25K and 10 miles in the Citrus Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest near Inverness FL. Multiple aid and hydration stations, mandatory personal hydration, drop bag service, camping and a post-race picnic.

Evening trail running at Croom Park in Brooksville with 21 mile, 14 mile and 7 mile options. The marked 7 mile loop uses the B C Loop and C Loop; headlamps are required and glow sticks mark the course.

Sombrero Sizzler in Jacksonville, FL features a pancake flat 1.25 mile loop for timed 3, 6, 9, or 12 hour running or rucking events, with a 6 hour relay for four person teams, an aid station and on site grilling.

Timed 12-hour and 6-hour trail races in Palm Coast, FL on Aug 1, 2026, held on a flat, shaded almost one-mile loop between river and ocean, with a fully stocked aid station and experienced volunteer support.

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 out and back event on the technical, hilly single track of Section 4 near Middleburg FL. Limited field, cupless format with water and electrolytes at the halfway point, and awards for the most laps completed.

An 8 hour timed trail event at Ross Prairie Trailhead in Dunnellon, Florida, featuring a 6.5 mile berm loop through longleaf pine, oak hammocks and dry prairies. Self crewing and nearby campground facilities are available.

A trail event in Jennings State Forest focused on National Recovery Month and mental health awareness, run on a 2.75-mile loop with 9K and timed 3/6/12-hour formats and cupless aid stations.

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.

The John Holmes Trail Run takes place at Croom Park and Withlacoochee State Forest on October 3, 2026, offering 50K, 16 mile and 9 mile options. The field is limited to 250 runners and this is the event's 34th running.

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, FL. The rugged route follows orange blazes with required GPX navigation, on-course aid, and one drop-bag zone; runners handle their own transport.

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.

A trail race in San Felasco Hammock Preserve near Alachua, Florida offering 25K and 50K on single-track, hiking trails, and rolling hills. Aid stations offer water and basic foods; participants must carry their own cups and supplies.

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 coastal trail event in Palm Coast, FL with **50K**, **24K**, and **12K** options on hammock-shaded single track along the Mala Compra Greenway. Field limited to 125, includes finisher shirts, handcrafted overall awards, and free kids race..

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.