Trail Running calendar near Lithia 2025-2026

Run the 30th Croom Fools Run on April 4 2026 in Withlacoochee State Forest near Brooksville Florida. Choose 16 mile 50K or 50 mile looped trail routes through pines creeks and cypress ponds with a capped field of 250 runners.

Run scenic trails at Colt Creek State Park on April 11, 2026 with 5K, 10K and half marathon options on well marked, chip timed courses. All finishers get a medallion and swag, and post race snacks await amid Florida park scenery.

Join the fifth annual Turtle Trot at SunWest Park for 10K and 5K run or walk around scenic paved trails. Honor a fallen parks staff member and support Pasco County's adaptive programs while earning a finisher award.

Join the Kraken road race in Sarasota on April 12, 2026 for a fun 5k or 10k along scenic routes. Enjoy race shirts, snacks, a finisher bottle opener, live music, vendors and age group awards for a festive Sunday run.

Tackle the Funest 50k in Mulberry FL on technical looped trails through an old phosphate mine with rolling sandy singletrack. Choose 10k 30k or 50k in a 100 runner field and enjoy aid stations finisher swag and a donation to local parks.

Run the Withlacoochee Trail Marathon on April 19 in Hernando on scenic forest trails with marathon, half and 10K options. All finishers earn an award and every entrant gets a cotton shirt and bib.

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, 2026 at Withlacoochee River Park for a scenic trail run or walk that raises awareness for suicide prevention. Choose 1 mile, 5K or 10K routes and enjoy a race shirt, snacks and a finisher award.

Hit the trails on May 24 in Inverness FL for Sweat, Swat n Swear offering single loop 50K, 25K or 10 Miler courses through the scenic Citrus Tract at Holder Mine Campground. Expect aid stations, a finisher award and a lively post race picni..

Run the Florida Run LEFTOVER Trail Race on June 13, 2026 at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, featuring scenic 4 and 8 mile trail courses. Professionally timed with awards, a leftover medal, live music and post race food for a family frie..

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..

Take on the moonlit trails of the Green Swamp at the Skunk Ape Night Run, a 30K on July 18, 2026 in Dade City, Florida. Expect varied terrain, hearty aid stations, camping and a post race potluck for extra fun.

Run under the stars in the Withlacoochee Forest at the Hot August Night Trail Race on single track packed with sand and pine needles. Headlamps required; all finishers get a handcrafted medal and a post race picnic.

Join the PawPals 4 Life 5K at Rock Springs Run State Reserve on Oct 24 for a scenic off road trail run that supports the ASPCA. Bring your leashed pup for a pet friendly race or run virtually to earn a shirt and medal and support animals.

Run the Nightmare on the Clermont Trails 5K on October 31 in Clermont for an evening trail race through interactive spook zones with live actors and a DJ spinning Halloween tunes. Enter the costume contest for prizes or join the virtual 5K.