Trail Running calendar near Ocala 2026-2027

Trail races on the Croom Hiking Trail in Brooksville, Florida offering 50K, 16 mile and 9 mile options plus a spectator entry. The route passes longleaf pines, scrub oak hills, creek bottoms and cypress ponds.

Orlando Spartan Weekend at Lake Nona on Oct 10 and 11, 2026 features obstacle course events from a 5 km sprint with 20 obstacles to a 10 km super with 25 obstacles. Team entries can secure shared start times and verified discounts are avail..

A point-to-point 50K on the Florida National Scenic Trail Western Connector near Ocala, Florida, with minimal course markings so runners must carry a phone and download the GPX; aid stations and one drop bag location are provided.

Experience an off-road 5k trail run with your dog at Rock Springs Run State Reserve. This dog-friendly event features a spooky theme, finishers medals for both humans and pets, and supports local animal rescues.

Trail races of 25K and 50K through San Felasco Hammock Preserve near Alachua, FL, featuring single-track, double-track and rolling terrain; aid stations supply water and snacks but no cups or gels. Proceeds support Friends of San Felasco.

This Halloween trail race offers a spooky evening on the Florida Greenway. Choose from 5k, 10k, or a combined challenge in either run or ruck divisions. Costumes are encouraged, and all finishers get a medal.

A trail event in Palm Coast Florida featuring 50K, 24K and 12K loops on mostly single track near the Atlantic Ocean. The field is limited to 125 runners and all finishers receive shirts and awards.

Celebrate Halloween with a spooky 5K in Clermont. The evening event features haunted zones, a costume contest, and a live DJ. A virtual 5K option is also available.

A chip-timed trail run at Lake Louisa State Park with 5K, 10K and half-marathon options, aid stations roughly every two miles, on-course restrooms, post-race food and awards for individual and team categories.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a series of themed races including a Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k in Orlando. Enjoy chip timed results, finisher medals, and family friendly distances like the Kids Dash and 1 Mile fun run.

Dunns Ultra Marathon Badasses runs an 11.75 mile loop at Dunns Creek State Park near Pomona Park, Florida, offering multiple ultra and ruck distances, two on course aid stations and a runners village with hot food and overnight support.

A timed endurance event at Ravine Gardens State Park in Palatka, Florida offering 12 hour, 24 hour, 50K and 50 mile formats on a paved USATF measured two mile loop. Aid stations and mandatory personal lighting are provided.

Across Florida 200 is a fully supported, point to point 200-mile trail run from Yankeetown to St. Augustine (Nov 10–15, 2026). The route mixes Florida Trail, park trails, dirt roads, rails-to-trails and country roads with a 96-hour cutoff.

Savage Race and Savage Blitz come to Dade City, Florida on November 14, 2026, with new obstacles and multiple course options. Tiered ticket pricing applies, no extra checkout fees are added, and on-site parking is $20.

A backyard ultra at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until only one runner completes a loop others do not. No aid is allowed on course; water and bathrooms are available at camp.

Trail ultraruns at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, FL offering 50K and 25K on a 16.2 mile loop with mostly singletrack, varied terrain and about 700 feet of elevation on the 50K. Four aid stations and professional timing are provided.

Festivus is a two day trail running event in Middleburg, Florida on December 5 to 6, 2026 offering distances from 7 miles up to 100 miles. Registration closes Friday, December 4 at 11:59 PM ET.

A trail and multi-lap running event in Lutz, FL on December 13, 2025, offering a 4.45 mile race and a seven hour multi-lap 50k option with participant T-shirts and awards.

Celebrate the holidays at the Candy Cane Course in Orlando featuring distances from a Kids Dash to a 15k. Enjoy chip-timed results, designer shirts, finisher medals, and festive treats at the finish line.

A free, donation-supported 12 hour trail event at Whispering Pines City Park with a 5 mile loop, an aid station and a finisher award for 10 miles. Capacity is 185 and there is no waitlist.