Trail Running calendar near Punta Gorda 2026-2027

Trail runs at Carlton Preserve in Venice on February 15, 2026 with 15k, 10k, 5k and a virtual race. The event includes a race t shirt, post race refreshments, music and age group awards.

An urban, self supported adventure run in Lakeland that follows a city route to view painted swan sculptures. The roughly 30k route emphasizes navigation, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt atmosphere rather than competition.

Run a fast, groomed course at Holloway Park in Lakeland, FL, which hosts NCAA cross-country regionals. Choose from 10k, 30k, 50k, or a 5-person team relay.

A 118 mile loop on the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail held Feb 28, 2026, with crewed and solo self‑supported cart divisions. Single halfway aid station, 18 hour halfway and 38 hour finish cutoffs, and a $118 entry fee.

Trail races at Lake Wales Ridge State Forest in Frostproof Florida with a 100k made of five 20k loops and a single 20k loop. Aid stations every 4 to 5 miles, on-site primitive camping and cooked food available.

Trail races at Colt Creek State Park on April 11, 2026 offer 5K, 10K and half marathon on well marked wooded trails. Aid stations, on-course restrooms, chip timing, finisher medals and awards are provided.

A community road race in Sarasota on April 12, 2026 offering 5k and 10k distances. The event includes race-day packet pickup, awards by age group, participant t-shirts and refreshments, and walk-ins are welcome.

Trail races on mountain bike trails at Loyce E. Harpe Park in Mulberry, FL offering 10k, 30k and 50k loop formats. The course features sand and dirt trails with rolling hills, limited entries, and a portion of fees supporting Polk County pa..

Run a scenic 5k through the lush trails and coastal habitats of Lovers Key State Park, finishing near the beach. Your registration includes park admission, and proceeds help support the park's conservation and community programs. It's a uni..

Join the Englewood Beach Turtle Trot on April 18, 2026 in Englewood, FL for a scenic sand out and back 5K or a 1 mile fun run. All finishers receive a sea turtle beach towel and a commemorative medal that doubles as a magnet.

A community 5K event on April 18, 2026 in Punta Gorda with timed and untimed 5K options, participant shirts, chip timing, trail and sidewalk course, on-site packet pickup, parking, and age group awards.

Trail races at Gator Wilderness Camp School in Punta Gorda on April 25, 2026 offering 5k, 10k, 15k, a kids dash and a one-day virtual option. Proceeds support Gator Wilderness Camp School, a 501c3 residential program.

A 5K at Robinson Preserve in Bradenton on June 13, 2026, offering participant t-shirts, snacks and post-race hotdogs, age-group awards for male and female finishers, and a guided pre-race stretch session.

Celebrate Halloween with the Trick or Trot 5K at Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park on October 17, 2026, featuring a 5K trail run and 1 mile walk on scenic dirt and gravel paths. Wear your best costume for prizes, grab a shirt and medal, and..

A veterans focused race in Tampa along the Courtney Campbell Trail offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and 15.5 mile courses with virtual options, aid stations, a military discount code, and post race gatherings at Whiskey Joes.

A trail race at Colt Creek State Park on November 21, 2026, offering four distances from 14 miles to 60 miles across repeated 14 mile loops. Aid stations serve each loop and finishers receive handcrafted awards.

A trail running event at Carlton Preserve in Venice, FL on November 28, 2026 offering a half marathon, 10k and 5k with race shirts, post-race snacks, age-group awards, vendor booths and music.

This December relay race unfolds over two days at Alafia River State Park near Tampa. Teams of 8, 4, or 3 runners tackle scenic trails through shaded forests and sandy Floridian terrain. After their runs, participants gather in a festive vi..

Caloosa Fest in Alva, Florida features a Half Marathon and 5K on the Caloosahatchee Regional Park mountain bike trails, with on-course aid, vendors, awards, and packet pickup options.

A trail event at Colt Creek State Park offering a 100 mile race and a 12.5 mile 100 Furlongs loop. The 100 Mile is a Western States qualifier with three staffed aid stations and finishers receive a belt buckle.