Trail Running calendar near Grove City 2025-2026

Join the 14th annual FGCU Gobbler on Thanksgiving at FGCU Alico Arena for a festive 5K, 1 mile, or Tot Trot to support FGCU Cross Country. Fun for the whole family with a campus course, awards, and donation options.

Lace up for a festive Turkey Day 5K along the scenic Upper Tampa Bay Trail in Tampa. Enjoy chip timing, a turkey finisher medal, a comfy race shirt and postrace photos while soaking up holiday vibes.

Hit the scenic trails of Venice, Florida at the Trail Hog Half Marathon on November 29, 2025. Choose from a half, 10k or 5k and enjoy race shirts, post race snacks, music, vendor booths and age group awards.

Join Caloosa Fest Ultra in Alva, FL on December 6, 2025 for trail runs of 5K, 25K and 50K on a scenic loop of rolling hills and technical singletrack. Festival atmosphere, stocked aid stations and cupless racing make for a memorable day.

Run the Caloosa Fest 5K at Caloosahatchee Regional Park in Alva for a festival of trails, vendors and demos. Enjoy a scenic 5K, finisher medal and awards for the top three men and women in both morning and nighttime races.

Celebrate the season at the Candy Cane Course in Tampa on December 13 with festive 1 Mile, 5k, 12k, kids dash and virtual options for the whole family. Timed 5k and 12k races include finisher medals, shirts, free photos and Toys for Tots do..

Peace River 100 Miler in Bartow, Florida scheduled for Dec 20, 2025 is cancelled. The race was set to challenge runners on looped grass and sandy trails with generous aid station fare and a 36 hour cutoff for the 100 mile distance.

Celebrate the season at the Candy Cane Course in Punta Gorda on December 28, 2025 with family friendly options from a Kids Dash to chip timed 5k and 12k, plus virtual and volunteer then run entries. Free photos, medals and a Toys for Tots d..

Tackle a scenic 10 mile trail run at Caloosahatchee Regional Park in Alva, FL, weaving wide nature paths and single track through Florida woodlands. Limited to 350 runners with finisher shirt and pig logo tumbler, so register early.

Join the Time Travel Half Marathon in Tampa on Jan 11, 2026 with 5k, 10k, 1 mile and kids races plus virtual entries. In person runners enjoy a designer shirt, custom medal, chip timing and free photos for a lively finish line.

Join the 26th annual Scrub Jay Races at Oscar Scherer State Park on January 24, 2026, offering in person 5K and 10K plus virtual options. Scenic trails, finishers receive medals, and proceeds support Florida scrub jay and park programs.

Run the scenic Harns Marsh 5K or family friendly 1 Mile on January 24, 2026, through marsh lined trails alive with birds. The race is part of the Wings Over Water festival with vendors and activities and benefits Unite Lehigh.

Run the second annual Coo Wah Chobee at Carlton Preserve in Venice, FL on Jan 31, 2026 over scenic single track and double track trails with 50k, 25k, 5k and youth 5k options. Enjoy signature swag and Wicked Skin awards from RunFluent.

Lace up for the Pine Island Calusa Trail 5K Run and Walk in Bokeelia on January 31 2026, a family and pet friendly outing that blends scenic Calusa Heritage Trail views with quiet neighborhood streets. Proceeds benefit the Kiwanis Club of G..

Join The Couple Shuffle in Tampa on January 31, 2026 for a festive couples friendly race offering a Kid's Dash, 2 Mile, timed 5k, 10k and 15K plus a virtual option. Expect shirts, medals, chip timing and age group awards.

Run the Hero Dash 5K at Legacy Park in Venice, Florida to support Respect 1st Responders and help fund Disaster Relief Kits. Enjoy music, food trucks, vintage emergency vehicles and family fun after the race.

Celebrate Mardi Gras at Celery Fields with 5k, 10k and canicross races for runners and their dogs. Expect shirts, post race snacks, live music, vendors and age group awards plus a guided warm up.

Hit the scenic trails at Lake Manatee State Park on Feb 7, 2026 for the Gopherdillo Trail Run, with 5K and 10K routes that showcase lake views and local wildlife. All finishers receive a medal and both distances follow separate no loop cour..

Hunt for Sasquatch at Bone Valley ATV Park in Mulberry for a playful trail race with a chance to spot Sasquatch. Choose a 1 mile color fun run, 5K, 10K or multi race challenges and enjoy a t shirt, swag bag and awards.

Take on the trails in Venice Florida at Carlton Reserve for Sasquatch on February 15, 2026, with 15k, 10k, 5k and a virtual option. Expect music, local vendors, a guided group stretch, a race shirt and post race snacks after a scenic run.