Trail Running calendar near Lakeland 2025-2026

Preview the 2026 LH100 course with a training run at Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland, FL on Dec 13, 2025. Run a marked 16.8 mile loop with water stops and day use facilities nearby. Registration closes Dec 12.

Join the Candy Cane Course in Clermont near Orlando for a festive 1 mile, 5k, 12k and kids run that welcomes all paces. Enjoy designer shirts and medals, support Toys for Tots and pick in person or virtual participation.

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.

The Downtown Dunedin Holiday 5K, 10K, and 15K With Toy Drive is held at HOB Brewing Company in downtown Dunedin, Florida. It offers three distances: a 5K, a 10K (two 5K loops), and a 15K (three 5K loops), all on a fully paved course along t..

Choose a 12 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour relay or 5 mile loop at scenic Lake Wailes on December 20, 2025. Field limited to 100, all entrants receive a long sleeve shirt and a lively runners village with hot grilled food.

Celebrate the season with the Candy Cane Course in Punta Gorda on December 28, 2025, featuring family friendly distances from a kids dash to 12k plus a virtual option. Enjoy festive swag, chip timing, and donate new toys for Toys For Tots.

Tackle the Wekiwa Springs Ultra January 3 and 4 2026 in Apopka Florida with 12 hour, 24 hour or 24 hour relay options on a scenic 3.2 mile loop. Enjoy night running, campfire fun, and finisher swag including a wooden medal.

Croom Zoom in Brooksville, FL invites you to run shaded trails through oak hammocks in Withlacoochee State Forest, with 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile options. The looped course keeps aid stations and drop bags within reach for a great day on the..

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.

Run through time in Orlando at the Time Travel Half Marathon with 5K, 10K, half marathon, 1 mile and kids races, available in person or virtually. Timed distances feature chip timing, custom bib, designer shirt, finisher medal, free photos..

Tackle scenic Florida trails at Long Haul 100 in Colt Creek State Park, Lakeland. Choose the epic 100 mile challenge or a shorter 12.5 mile loop and enjoy wildlife, aid stations and a finisher buckle.

Take on scenic Volusia County trails on Jan 24, 2026 with 50 mile, 50K and 17K options starting or finishing at Central 28 Beer Company in DeBary Florida. Enjoy trail views, on course aid, postrace food and a beer to celebrate your finish.

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.

Enjoy a scenic 5K through vineyards at Masaryk Winery on January 25, 2026, with chip timed results, a finisher medal, and a wine pour. This relaxed grassy course is made for a fun social run supporting Nik's Wish.

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.

Forgotten Florida on Jan 31 Feb 1 2026 offers scenic single track running through palm groves and pine flatwoods, with distances from 8 miles to a 100 mile point to point. Expect wildlife, technical trails and a welcoming low key vibe.

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.

Run under the stars on rugged trails at Colt Creek State Park with 5K, 10K and a back to back Nighthawk 15K Challenge. Expect sandy, rooty terrain, a commemorative shirt and medals, and bring a battery powered headlamp for the 5K.