Trail Running calendar near Palatka 2025-2026

Location: Middleburg, FL, on the Sandridge Trail in Jennings State Forest. The S.O.S. endurance event uses a roughly 2.75‑mile loop for multiple timeframes: 9K and 3-, 6-, and 12-hour options.The race features a cupless policy, so participants bring their own handheld bottle or hydration vest. There..

FTC Short and Long Trail Run takes place in Alachua, Florida, at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park. Runners choose between two off-road loop distances: a 3.8-mile short loop and an 8.3-mile long loop. The course starts at the North Entrance to the park along Progress Blvd (Alachua side) and tr..

The Emerald Trail event in Jacksonville, Florida, features a 5K Run/Walk and a 10K Run, held in the Lavilla School area downtown. It offers participants scenic routes through the city, supporting fundraising efforts for the Emerald Trail. The event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages, with disc..

PawPals 4 Life 5k is an off-road trail run/walk in Sorrento, Florida at Rock Springs Run State Reserve Trail, 30601 Wekiva River Road, Sorrento, FL 32776. The event offers a live in-person 5K Run/Walk and a Virtual 5K, running Oct 1–31, 2025. The in-person field is limited, with proceeds supporting..

The Ponte Vedra 10-Miler, presented by Alter Ego Running, is a scenic running event held in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Scheduled for October 5, 2025, it offers both a 10-mile run and a 5K run, with virtual race options available for both distances. The courses wind through community streets and the..

The Itch is a rugged, no-frills 50K trail race in Ocala, Florida, running along the Florida National Scenic Trail’s West Corridor. This point-to-point course travels from the East-West Junction to the Baseline Road Trailhead, winding through Florida’s wilderness with minimal amenities. Runners recei..

Gate2Gate Trail Run takes place in Alachua, Florida, starting in the northern area of San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park outside Alachua. The event offers 50K and 25K courses. Runners begin on single-track trails in the park’s northern section, then transition to double-track hiking trails in t..

The Greenway Trick 'R Trot is a Halloween-themed trail race held at the Pruitt Trailhead in Dunnellon, Florida. Scheduled for October 25, 2025, the event offers multiple race options including 5K and 10K runs and rucks, as well as combined 5K+10K challenge races. Participants race through scenic tra..

Jacks 50K/24K/12K Trail Race is a multi-distance running event held in Palm Coast, Florida, at MalaCompra Greenway Trail. The course is hammock-shaded and predominantly single-track, just steps from the Atlantic Ocean. Runners complete 7.66-mile loops: 12K is one loop, 24K is two loops, and 50K is f..

Azalea 12/24 Hour is a multi-distance ultramarathon held in Palatka, Florida, at Ravine Gardens State Park. The event offers 50-mile, 24-hour, and 12-hour options on a paved USATF-certified 2-mile loop. Runners traverse a scenic ravine lined by towering oaks, with a tunnel-like canopy, winding curve..

Dirt Circus Fernandina Beach, Florida is a free community trail running festival held at Fort Clinch State Park. The main loop is 2.5 miles with an optional 1.1-mile add-on (3.6 miles total), and runners can do multiple loops for extra distance. The event blends a social run, expo, raffles, and bran..

Set in Lake Louisa State Park near Clermont, Florida, The Florida Run Lake Louisa State Park Trail Run offers three trail distances: 5K, 10K, and a Half Marathon. The course winds through pine forests, lakeshores, and open meadows, delivering a scenic, parks-style trail experience with varied terrai..

Across Florida 200-Mile Endurance Trail Run is Florida’s longest trail ultra, a fully supported, point-to-point race from the west coast to St. Augustine Beach. It covers roughly 200 miles: 110 miles of the Florida Trail, 10 miles of state park trails, 40 miles of dirt roads, 20 miles of Rails-to-Tr..

Last of the Felascans is a backyard-style ultra held at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park in Alachua, Florida. Racers tackle a 4.167-mile loop every hour, with the loop distance engineered so a 24-hour day yields 100 miles. The course combines daytime forest trails and a dirt road section afte..

The Turkey Trot Trail in Gainesville, FL, is an annual Thanksgiving Day event featuring 5K and 10K trail races hosted at Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary. The sanctuary is a 210-acre vegan property dedicated to rescuing farm animals and preserving wildlife. The scenic course runs through fields and fore..

Florida 48 – 4x4x48 Ultra Marathon takes place at Shangri-La Trailhead & Campground in Ocala, Florida. The event challenges participants to complete 4 miles every 4 hours over 48 hours, totaling 48 miles, on a non-technical out-and-back course. The route starts and returns to camp, featuring 0.75 mi..

Turkey Burn Ultra is a trail ultramarathon staged at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, Florida, featuring 50K and 25K distances. Runners traverse diverse park ecosystems on a 17.1-mile loop (50K) with wooded singletrack, open grass, sandy hills, and shell-rock gravel, totaling about 700 feet of el..

The Festivus 100 Miler Trail Run, held in Middleburg, Florida, offers multiple race distances including 100 miles, 50 miles, 35 miles, 14 miles, and 7 miles. This event caters to a wide range of trail runners, from ultra-distance athletes to those seeking shorter challenges. The race takes place on..

Guana 50K and 12K Trail Races take place at the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve along Guana River Road in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The event offers three formats: 50K individual, 50K team (two runners on a 25K leg), and a 12K. The 50K course is a 7.75-mile clockwise lo..

Located in Apopka, Florida at 1800 Wekiwa Circle, the Wekiwa Springs Ultra is Central Florida’s premier ultra trail event, offering 12- and 24-hour trail runs and a 24-hour relay. Runners cover a scenic 3.2-mile loop through the lush Wekiwa Springs trails, featuring shade, wildlife sightings, and be..