Trail Running calendar near Gainesville 2026-2027

A timed 12 and 24 hour ultrarunning event at Ravine Gardens State Park in Palatka, FL, run on a USATF measured 2 mile paved loop with aid stations, required personal lighting, and professional timing with continuous backups.

Across Florida 200 is a fully supported, point to point 200-mile trail run from Yankeetown to St. Augustine (Nov 10–15, 2026). The route mixes Florida Trail, park trails, dirt roads, rails-to-trails and country roads with a 96-hour cutoff.

A backyard ultra at San Felasco Hammock Preserve where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner outlasts the rest; no aid is allowed on course and each runner has a 10 by 10 foot base camp at the start.

Festivus in Middleburg FL offers 100 mile, 50 mile, 35 mile, 14 mile and 7 mile races on a scenic 7.2 mile loop with 225 feet of elevation. The cupless event features staffed aid stations with hot food and campground support.

A free, donation-supported 12-hour trail event at Whispering Pines City Park in Inverness, FL. Runners use a marked 5-mile loop on mixed trails, with an aid station and a finisher award for 10 miles or more.

A multi day ultrarunning festival in Middleburg, Florida offering time events from 3 to 48 hours, a single cupless aid station with hot food, on-site footcare and medical support, plus tent and RV options at the Clay County Regional Sports..

Trail races at Manatee Springs State Park on February 19 and 20, 2027 include 5K, 10K and a half marathon on smooth, shaded trails. Weekend bundle options include a special finisher item and race swag.

A two-day Spartan obstacle race at Diamond D Ranch near Jacksonville with Sprint and Super courses, kids races, trail 10K and half marathon options, mud and ranch wildlife on a mostly flat course.

A 15th annual 5K at Marion County Airport in Dunnellon where participants run on the airport tarmac, with medals for age group winners and a Traveling Cup for the fastest team. Proceeds support septic maintenance reimbursement grants for co..

Trail races at Diamond D Ranch outside Jacksonville, Florida with minimal elevation gain, non technical sections, and stretches of muddy, ankle biting terrain. Part of the Spartan Trail circuit and held alongside Spartan obstacle races.

Experience a unique single loop trail run through the Withlacoochee State Forest featuring 33 1/3 mile, half marathon, and 6K distances. Enjoy riverside trails and celebrate your finish with a post race barbecue and handcrafted medals.

Trail marathon, half marathon, and 10K on unpaved Withlacoochee State Forest trails with three aid stations and mandatory personal hydration; primitive camping is available near the course.

An off-road 5K at Seamark Ranch with 26 obstacles across woods, fields, ponds and mud, plus a 1 mile fun run. The event is a fundraiser for Seamark Ranch and operates rain or shine.