Trail Running calendar near Palatka 2025-2026

Join the Candy Cane Course in Jacksonville on December 27 for festive 1 Mile, 5k, 12k and Kids Dash options plus a virtual race. Enjoy finisher medals, chip timing for the 5k and 12k, and holiday cheer while supporting Toys for Tots.

Find your pace on shaded trails at Wekiwa Springs State Park with timed loop races from 6 to 24 hours and a 24 hour relay option. Held January 3 to 4, 2026 in Apopka, Florida, the scenic 3.2 mile loop showcases wildlife and campsite support..

Kick off the year on the sand at the IQ Fiber Winter Beach Run in Jacksonville Beach on January 10, 2026. Choose a scenic 10 mile or 5K route along the ocean for a refreshing seaside race.

Run through time in Orlando at the Time Travel Half Marathon with 5K, 10K, half marathon, 1 mile and kids races, available in person or virtually. Timed distances feature chip timing, custom bib, designer shirt, finisher medal, free photos..

Gear up for the Time Travel Race Weekend in Jacksonville on January 18, 2026. Choose from a fun Kid's Dash and 1 Mile to chip timed 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon with medals and live results, or join virtually from anywhere.

Monroe Cross Trail 50 Mile Ultra in DeBary, Florida offers 50 mile, 50K, and 17K on scenic paved multi use regional trails. The point to point 50 mile finishes at Central 28 Beer Company with finisher medals and prizes for top finishers.

Explore shaded single track trails around historic Fort Clinch in Fernandina Beach with 10K, 30K and 50K distances. Chip timing, shirts, finish meals and beer, plus finisher awards and state park passes for top men and women.

Run scenic single track through Jennings State Forest near Middleburg Florida with options from 7K to a challenging 50K. Enjoy creek crossings, vistas above Black Creek and technical climbs on the Pioneer Trail for a true trail experience.

Run under the stars at Colt Creek State Park with a 5K, 10K, or the 15K Nighthawk Challenge combining both. Rugged trails, headlamp required, finisher medals and post race snacks for all finishers.

Experience the Sombrero Ultra Running Festival in Middleburg FL with races from 3 to 48 hours, live music, vendors, and themed giveaways. Bring your crew and enjoy a runner village, a single aid station, medical support, and awards.

Run along the scenic Lake Apopka trails from Magnolia Park on February 15, 2026 with 30K, 8 Mile and 5K options plus a virtual race. Enjoy technical shirts, finisher medals and post race snacks while supporting local trail conservation.

Join the Florida Run at Manatee Springs State Park for scenic trail races through cypress and clear spring water, with half marathon, 10K and 5K options. Enjoy beautiful views and the chance to spot manatees in the wild.

Join the 39th Real Florida 5K 10K at Wekiwa Springs State Park for a scenic off road run through natural Florida. Choose 5K or 10K, enjoy a capped field for a relaxed race vibe and a tech shirt and finisher medal for all entrants.

Take on the 13th Angry Tortoise trail run in Cary State Forest near Jacksonville, choosing 25K or 50K courses over scenic forest roads with solid aid station support. Finishers get awards, lunch and free hot showers while helping Florida St..

Run single track trails at the Swamp Trail Race in Palm Coast, FL where 50K, 50K relay, 30K and the Debby 10K breast cancer fundraiser bring trail runners together. Field limited to 125 so register by Feb 18.

Run a 5 km in person or virtual in Ormond Beach on Feb 21, 2026 to honor a child and support The Heterotaxy Connection. Registration includes a shirt, medal, chip timing for the in person race and a free pour at the finish.

Run through Ocala in the Painted Horse Urban Ultra, an untimed urban adventure and scavenger hunt with 55k and 25k loop courses visiting dozens of painted horse installations. Navigation heavy and mostly self supported.

Join the family friendly Run for the Springs 5K through scenic Silver Springs State Park trails on Saturday Feb 28, 2026. Enjoy a kids area, refreshments, door prizes, age group medals and a Traveling Cup for the fastest team.

Challenge yourself at the Jacksonville Trail Experience at Diamond D Ranch, an early season Spartan Trail that blends fast, runnable sections with muddy, ankle biting terrain. Choose 10K or 21K to test speed and grit.

Escape to the Juniper and Hopkins Prairies for a scenic out and back ultra in Ocala National Forest, with 50K and 30K options. Entry is free, the field is capped at 50, registration opens Dec 1, 2025, and carpooling is encouraged.