Trail Running calendar near Ocala 2026-2027

A kids' trail running series kicks off at Princess Place Preserve. Children race flat, dirt paths through the woods with distances by age group. Every finisher gets a wooden medal, and the event supports getting running shoes to kids in nee..

Race through the heart of New Smyrna Beach in this inaugural five mile team adventure. Tackle over 20 puzzles and physical obstacles as a duo to compete for the fastest time or the best costume.

This 10k race takes place on the flat, paved Archer Braid Trail in Archer, Florida. It's a professionally timed event with awards for age group winners. Entry is free for Florida Track Club members.

Trail of Payne at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park offers a 5k, 10k and a 1 Mile Fun Run on mixed natural trails with variable surfaces, age group awards and overall trophies.

Experience a scenic trail run through the historic Silver Springs State Park. Choose between several distances and enjoy the park's famous crystal clear springs and wildlife after the race.

Celebrate 30 years of trail running at the Croom Fools Run in Florida's Withlacoochee State Forest. Choose from a 50 miler, 50K, or 16 mile race on a scenic, looped course through pine forests and rolling hills. All finishers get an award,..

Experience a paved loop course around the salt mines of SunWest Park in Hudson. This memorial event offers timed 10K and 5K races alongside an untimed 5K walk or run to support local adaptive park programming.

This trail run fundraiser supports the Safe Animal Shelter, with all proceeds going to care for homeless pets. Choose from a half marathon, 10k, or 5k on the flat, scenic Sandridge Trail in Jennings State Forest. It's a dog-friendly event w..

Join the fun at the DoNot Stop running event in Orlando, a donut-themed race with options from a kids dash to a half marathon. Every finisher gets a custom medal, event shirt, and a free donut. The event features chip timing and a virtual o..

OCR Overload in Gainesville, Florida, offers a challenging 4.3-mile obstacle course with over 23 obstacles and a massive 140-foot finishing rig. The event also features a timed ninja run and a 5-mile trail run, plus food, drinks, and family..

The Savage Race - North Florida will take place in Alachua on Saturday 18 April 2026. You can run between 3 and 6 miles.

Experience the rugged beauty of Florida at the Withlacoochee Trail Marathon. Explore scenic sandhills and oak forests on natural trail loops with marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances available.

Event Overview The Skunk Ape 100 Mile Endurance Run takes place on the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway in Ocala, Florida. The course is a roughly 50-mile out-and-back route on the Florida National Scenic Trail and paved paths wi..

Experience 26 obstacles across woods and ponds at the 13th Annual Seamark MudRun in Green Cove Springs. This charitable event features a 5K mud run and a 1 mile fun run to support a local children's ranch.

A 5K trail run through San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park in Alachua on April 25, 2026, raising funds and awareness for Anew, a nonprofit supporting survivors of human trafficking.

The Stomp Out Suicide Trail Race is a scenic event on May 2, 2026, in Dade City. It features a 10K, 5K, and 1-mile run/walk on shaded trails to raise awareness for suicide prevention. All participants get a shirt, snacks, and a finisher's a..

Experience a messy three mile obstacle course at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. Participants run crawl and slide through mud and water in this functional outdoor event designed for friends and families.

The Tick is a rugged 57.41-mile wilderness adventure on the Florida National Scenic Trail through Ocala National Forest. Crew support is mandatory for this point-to-point, no-frills ultramarathon. Participation is free but capped, with a su..

Test your endurance at Whispering Pines Park with a unique adventure race featuring a 5K run, swimming, and a Jeep push. Join as an individual or part of a team to support community wellness and educational initiatives.

Tackle a scenic single-loop trail course through Florida's Withlacoochee State Forest. Choose from a 50K, 25K, or 10-mile race, all starting and finishing at Holder Mine Campground. Expect full support, a post-race picnic, and a custom awar..