Trail Running calendar near Lee 2026-2027

Discover Manatee Springs on Saturday Feb 21, 2026 with scenic trail races through springs fringed by cypress where you might spot manatees. Choose a half marathon, 10K or 5K and enjoy nature, but entries are limited so sign up early.

Run the Florida Death Race on the scenic Florida Trail with 74 mile and 37 mile options, mostly single track and challenging cutoffs. Every runner carries a railroad spike and finishers cast it into a coffin in a dramatic rite of passage.

Lace up for the FTC Archer Braid Trail 5k & 10k in Archer, Florida, a flat, paved out and back through peaceful countryside. Choose 5k or 10k, enjoy timed results, age group awards, and a midcourse hydration stop.

Hit the trails at Paynes Prairie Preserve on March 28, 2026 for the Trail of Payne featuring 5k, 10k and a 1 mile fun run. New course winds through varied terrain from soft sand and roots to sunny prairies and shady forest.

Run the Free to Fly Trail 5K at San Felasco Hammock Preserve on April 25, a scenic trail race that raises funds for Anew and survivors of human trafficking. Enjoy nature and make a real impact through housing, counseling and vocational supp..

Gate2Gate Trail Run offers 25k or 50k through single track, open fields, and rolling hills at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park on Oct 24, 2026. Enjoy aid stations, a finisher glass and medal, and support Friends of San Felasco.

Experience the Wild Florida Trail Run along the Suwannee River in White Springs, Florida on November 7, 2026, with 50K, 25K and 10K options through oak and cypress lined trails. Proceeds benefit the Florida Trail Association.