Gainesville

Trail Running Calendar near Gainesville 2026-2027

Explore the top trail runs near Gainesville for 2026-2027! We've gathered 5 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

Trail Running Calendar United States

September 2026

FTC Long Trail Run

Alachua | 14 mi from Gainesville

Trail Run 4 mi 8 mi

Two loop trail races at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park on September 12, 2026, with 3.8-mile and 8.3-mile courses. There are awards, post-race snacks, a $20 entry fee, and park parking fees.

Two loop trail races at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park on September 12, 2026, with 3.8-mile and 8.3-mile courses. There are awards, post-race snacks, a $20 entry fee, and park parking fees.

October 2026

Gate2Gate Trail Run

Alachua | 14 mi from Gainesville

Trail Run 25 km 50 km

Trail races of 25K and 50K through San Felasco Hammock Preserve with timed circuits, staffed aid stations, finisher awards, and proceeds supporting Friends of San Felasco.

Trail races of 25K and 50K through San Felasco Hammock Preserve with timed circuits, staffed aid stations, finisher awards, and proceeds supporting Friends of San Felasco.

November 2026

Last of the Felascans

Alachua | 14 mi from Gainesville

Backyard Ultra 4 mi

Backyard Ultra in San Felasco Hammock Preserve where runners repeat hourly 4.167 mile loops until one runner completes a loop alone; no aid on course.

Backyard Ultra in San Felasco Hammock Preserve where runners repeat hourly 4.167 mile loops until one runner completes a loop alone; no aid on course.

Turkey Trot Trail - Gainesville, FL

Trail Run 5 km 10 km

Thanksgiving Day trail runs at Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary in Gainesville offering 5K and 10K on a 3.1 mile loop through fields and single track trails.

Thanksgiving Day trail runs at Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary in Gainesville offering 5K and 10K on a 3.1 mile loop through fields and single track trails.

March 2027

Trail of Payne 10K

Micanopy | 10 mi from Gainesville

Trail Run 5 km 10 km

Trail of Payne at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park features 10K, 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run on varied trail surfaces with age group awards and a pre registration shirt guarantee.

Trail of Payne at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park features 10K, 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run on varied trail surfaces with age group awards and a pre registration shirt guarantee.