Trail Running calendar near Lee 2025-2026

Run the Turkey Trot Trail 5k or 10k on Thanksgiving at Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary in Gainesville, a scenic loop through fields and single track forest trails. Enjoy vegan post race refreshments and help support rescued farm animals.

Join the Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic at scenic Wakulla Springs State Park with 50 mile, 50K, marathon and a new marathon rucking division. The USATF certified marathon is Boston qualifying on a paved 10k loop.

Join the Swamp Forest Trail Run in Tallahassee on Jan 3, 2026 for scenic single track and rolling trails through swamps, pine and oak forests. Options: quarter marathon 6.8 mile, half 13.6 mile or 20 mile challenge; limited to 150 runners.

See the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee on Jan 10 2026 at Apalachee Regional Park, with elite races alongside community 2 km and 4 km fun runs and a kids race. All fun run finishers receive a replica medal.

Run scenic trails at Manatee Springs State Park with a half marathon, 10K or 5K through cypress trees and spring waters, and maybe spot manatees in the wild. Field limited to 350, so register early.

Tackle the Florida Death Race, a gritty point to point trail run along the Florida National Scenic Trail from Lee to White Springs with 74 mile and 37 mile options. Every runner carries a railroad spike and finishers earn a lasting keepsake..