Trail Running calendar near Sarasota 2026-2027

Nighttime trail running at Colt Creek State Park with looped unpaved courses offering a 5K, a 10K, and a combined 15K challenge. 5K starters must use a headlamp and virtual entries receive mailed race items.

Experience a scenic trail race through the Carlton Reserve in Venice with distances ranging from 5k to 15k. Enjoy post race snacks and unique handmade wood awards in a festive community atmosphere.

A multi-distance trail event at Holloway Park in Lakeland, Florida featuring a competition-grade 10k loop, solo 10k/30k/50k options and a five-person 50k relay, with individual and team awards.

Turtle Trot is a 5K run and walk at SunWest Park in Hudson, Florida, with a paved course around old salt mines. Proceeds support Pasco County's PAIR program and every registered participant receives a finisher award.

Trail runs at Colt Creek State Park traverse pine forests, lakeshores and meadows with 5K, 10K and Half-Marathon options. The event includes aid stations, on-course restrooms, chip timing, event swag and team awards.

A trail event at Loyce E. Harpe Park on April 17, 2027, featuring a 10k loop used for 10k, 30k and 50k races; rocky, sandy singletrack with rolling hills, marked trails, aid support, limited to 125 runners.

Trail races on the wooded 250 acre grounds of Gator Wilderness Camp School include 5K, 10K and 15K options, a kids dash, and a one day virtual race. Proceeds benefit the school and shirts are guaranteed for early registrants.

A 5 km Stadion obstacle race at Raymond James Stadium featuring 20 obstacles, stadium stairs, and course elements like the Buccaneer bleachers, pirate ship, and animatronic parrot. A kids race and spectator access are also available.

Stomp Out Suicide is a shaded trail run and walk at Withlacoochee River Park on May 15, 2027, offering 10K, 5K and 1 mile distances and focusing on raising awareness about suicide; participants receive shirts, snacks, and finisher awards.