Trail Running calendar near Lakeland 2025-2026

Family friendly trail run at Disney Wilderness Preserve in Kissimmee with 5K, 10K or Double Down options and a Gopher Tortoise Fun Run for kids. Hats and finisher medals provided; the race is untimed and cupless so bring hydration.

Join the 39th Real Florida 5K 10K at Wekiwa Springs State Park for a scenic off road run through natural Florida. Choose 5K or 10K, enjoy a capped field for a relaxed race vibe and a tech shirt and finisher medal for all entrants.

Explore Lakeland on a 30k urban adventure visiting painted swans from the Swansation art trail while navigating with a race book. This low key, self supported run from the Where's the Finish? Podcast mixes city charm and relaxed challenge.

All Day at Holloway invites runners to a scenic cross country style course mixing trail and road at Holloway Park on Feb 28, 2026. Choose from a 10k up to a 50k or join a five person relay for a fun team challenge.

Run scenic single track through Withlacoochee State Forest along the river at the Long Play Trail Run in Brooksville, Florida. Choose 33.3 miles, a half marathon or 6K and finish with a vinyl record and post race picnic.

Celebrate St. Patrick themed fun in Tampa at Time to Paddy with races for every level from half marathon to 1 mile, plus kids and virtual options. Expect chip timing, finisher swag, free photos, and a lively community vibe.

Celebrate St Patrick spirit at the Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 in Orlando with in person and virtual options for every pace, from a 1 mile and kids dash to a half marathon. All finishers get a designer shirt and custom medal.

Celebrate the 30th annual Croom Fools Run on scenic trails through Withlacoochee State Forest, with 16 Mile, 50K, or 50 Mile loop courses, full aid stations, and a laid back post race picnic. Field is limited to 250 runners, so register ear..

Run scenic trails at Colt Creek State Park with 5K, 10K, or half marathon options, chip timed and featuring event swag, a finisher medallion, and post race snacks. Awards for overall, age groups, and teams make this a fun day for solo runne..

Join the Turtle Trot at SunWest Park in Hudson on April 11, 2026, for scenic 5K and 10K runs along paved trails around former salt mines. Timed and untimed options, finisher awards for all, and proceeds benefit PAIR.

Dive into The Kraken in Sarasota on April 12, 2026 with 5k and 10k options for runners of all paces. Enjoy music, vendors, pre race group stretching, snacks, commemorative tee and a finishers bottle opener while awards honor top finishers.

Run the Funest 50k at Loyce E. Harpe Park in Mulberry with 50k, 30k, and 10k options over rolling sand and dirt trails. Entry is limited to 100 runners with aid, finisher swag, and funds supporting Polk County parks.

Run the scenic Withlacoochee Trail Marathon through shaded hiking and horse trails near Lecanto, FL, with marathon, half marathon and 10K options. Enjoy aid stations, a finisher shirt and post race food amid peaceful forest scenery.

Run or walk scenic trails through woods and shaded hammocks at Gator Wilderness Camp in Punta Gorda on April 25, 2026. Choose from 5k, 10k, 15k or a kids fun dash and support a residential school for local boys.

Join Stomp Out Suicide on May 2 at Withlacoochee River Park for a scenic trail run or walk supporting suicide awareness. Choose from 10K, 5K or 1 mile and enjoy a race shirt, snacks and a finisher award.

The Tick on May 9, 2026 is a rugged 50 miles plus 7.41 mandatory bonus miles point to point through Ocala National Forest on the Florida National Scenic Trail. Crew support is required as you tackle singletrack, wetlands and wild scenery.

Choose 50K, 25K or 10 Miler single loop courses through the Citrus Tract, starting and finishing at Holder Mine Campground. Expect on trail aid, a post race picnic and finisher award, plus camping for a whole weekend of trail fun.

Hit the trails at Lake Louisa State Park for the Florida Run LEFTOVER Trail Race offering 4 and 8 mile courses. Enjoy live music, post race food, family friendly fun and leftover swag instead of waste, with pro timing and awards.

Join the Independence Double, a relaxed two day run at Cady Way Park in Winter Park FL offering 5K, 10K, half, marathon and 50K on flat shaded loops. Hand timed and cupless, it is a friendly low key weekend for pacing or PRs.

Team up for the Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon on 4 July 2026 in the Central Lake District. This two day mountain marathon for pairs tests navigation and stamina across rugged, scenic fell country with varied courses and competitive st..