Trail Running calendar near Gainesville 2025-2026

Join the Candy Cane Course in Jacksonville on December 27 for festive 1 Mile, 5k, 12k and Kids Dash options plus a virtual race. Enjoy finisher medals, chip timing for the 5k and 12k, and holiday cheer while supporting Toys for Tots.

Croom Zoom is a scenic trail run in Brooksville's Croom Park through oak hammocks and tree canopy, with 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile options. Entries cap at 250, so register by January 1, 2026 to secure your spot and chase a finisher award.

Run the sand at Jacksonville Beach for the IQ FIBER Winter Beach Run on January 10, 2026, with 10 Mile and 5K out and back courses on firm low tide sand. All finishers get medals and long sleeve tech shirts for a scenic seaside race.

Gear up for the Time Travel Race Weekend in Jacksonville on January 18, 2026. Choose from a fun Kid's Dash and 1 Mile to chip timed 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon with medals and live results, or join virtually from anywhere.

Run scenic single track through Jennings State Forest near Middleburg Florida with options from 7K to a challenging 50K. Enjoy creek crossings, vistas above Black Creek and technical climbs on the Pioneer Trail for a true trail experience.

Run under the stars at Colt Creek State Park with a 5K, 10K, or the 15K Nighthawk Challenge combining both. Rugged trails, headlamp required, finisher medals and post race snacks for all finishers.

Experience the Sombrero Ultra Running Festival in Middleburg FL with races from 3 to 48 hours, live music, vendors, and themed giveaways. Bring your crew and enjoy a runner village, a single aid station, medical support, and awards.

Join the Florida Run at Manatee Springs State Park for scenic trail races through cypress and clear spring water, with half marathon, 10K and 5K options. Enjoy beautiful views and the chance to spot manatees in the wild.

Take on the 13th Angry Tortoise trail run in Cary State Forest near Jacksonville, choosing 25K or 50K courses over scenic forest roads with solid aid station support. Finishers get awards, lunch and free hot showers while helping Florida St..

Run single track trails at the Swamp Trail Race in Palm Coast, FL where 50K, 50K relay, 30K and the Debby 10K breast cancer fundraiser bring trail runners together. Field limited to 125 so register by Feb 18.

Run through Ocala in the Painted Horse Urban Ultra, an untimed urban adventure and scavenger hunt with 55k and 25k loop courses visiting dozens of painted horse installations. Navigation heavy and mostly self supported.

Join the family friendly Run for the Springs 5K through scenic Silver Springs State Park trails on Saturday Feb 28, 2026. Enjoy a kids area, refreshments, door prizes, age group medals and a Traveling Cup for the fastest team.

Challenge yourself at the Jacksonville Trail Experience at Diamond D Ranch, an early season Spartan Trail that blends fast, runnable sections with muddy, ankle biting terrain. Choose 10K or 21K to test speed and grit.

Florida Death Race on March 7, 2026 offers a brutal 74 mile and a shorter 37 mile point to point trail challenge along the Florida National Scenic Trail and scenic Suwannee River. Finishers claim a ritual railroad spike at Stephen Foster St..

Run single loop trails along the Withlacoochee River and through serene forest at the Long Play Trail Run in Brooksville. Choose from a 33.3 mile race, a half marathon or a 6K and earn a collectible vinyl record finisher award.

Escape to the Juniper and Hopkins Prairies for a scenic out and back ultra in Ocala National Forest, with 50K and 30K options. Entry is free, the field is capped at 50, registration opens Dec 1, 2025, and carpooling is encouraged.

Join Time to Paddy in Jacksonville on March 28, 2026 for 5k, 10k, Lucky 13.1 and family fun. Run in person or virtually and enjoy chip timing, free photos and post race food.

Run a 5k or 10k on the flat, fast Archer Braid Trail in Archer, Florida on Saturday March 28, 2026. Enjoy a peaceful paved out and back course with professional timing and age group awards, plus free entry for Florida Track Club members.

Run the scenic trails at Silver Springs on March 29, 2026 with Half Marathon, 10K, 5K or Virtual options amid river views and wildlife. All finishers receive a tech shirt and medal and top runners earn podium awards.

Run the 30th Croom Fools Run on April 4 2026 in Withlacoochee State Forest near Brooksville Florida. Choose 16 mile 50K or 50 mile looped trail routes through pines creeks and cypress ponds with a capped field of 250 runners.