Trail Running calendar near St. Petersburg 2026-2027

Experience the famous clay trails of Clermont in this hilly off road event featuring timed 15K and 5K distances. Run along scenic 5 Mile Road and enjoy a professional racing environment with full course support and finisher medals.

A Halloween 5K in Clermont with haunted spook zones, a costume contest, and a live DJ. A virtual 5K option includes shirt, bib, medal and domestic shipping.

A backyard ultra near Lake Wales, FL where runners complete repeating 4.167 mile loops each hour until one runner remains. Crews and personal aid are allowed between loops and total distance is recorded for all participants.

Trail races at Lake Louisa State Park include 5K, 10K and half marathon courses through pine forest and lakeshore. The event features chip timing, aid stations, on-course restrooms and individual and team awards.

Buddy the Bull Stampede in Arcadia, FL on 11/07/2026 features a 5K trail run, a 15K mountain bike race and a 20K Stampede Challenge combining both events. The event includes awards, finisher hats, food, live music and supports Eirene Ranch.

A Veterans Day running event in Dunedin offering a 5K, a two-loop 10K and a kids Honor Dash on the paved, stroller friendly Pinellas Trail with American themed finisher medals and timed results.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with this family friendly event in Tampa featuring distances from a Kids Dash to a Half Marathon. Enjoy chip timed results, finisher medals, and festive treats at the finish line.

Savage Race Florida Fall in Dade City on November 14, 2026 offers a Blitz of 3+ miles with 15 to 20 obstacles and a main course of 5 to 7 miles with 25+ obstacles; parking is $20 and spectator passes start at $25.

The 6th Annual Veterans Run in Tampa returns with in-person and virtual races along the Courtney Campbell Causeway, offering 5K, 10K, half marathon, and a 15.5 mile course with certified timing and aid stations.

A point to point 100 mile urban endurance run through Tampa Bay from Ybor City to St Petersburg, passing Safety Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater and Gulfport. Five staffed aid stations, supplies caches, drop bags, and mandatory navigation and sa..

A multi-distance trail event at Colt Creek State Park on November 21, 2026 offering 60M, 45M, 45K and 14M looped courses with multiple aid stations and handcrafted finisher medals.

A community running day at Sand Hill Scout Reservation on November 21, 2026, featuring a 5 km trail run, a 2.5 km turkey trot with costumes encouraged, and a 0.8 km color run. Proceeds support local Scouting programs.

Turkey Day 5K Clermont is a Thanksgiving tradition themed 5K at Waterfront Park in Clermont, FL on November 26, 2026. The out and back course uses the Upper Tampa Bay Trail and entries include chip timing, a finisher medal and a shirt.

Experience the natural beauty of Carlton Reserve at this Florida trail event. Runners can choose between three distances and enjoy a pre race stretch session with recovery snacks and awards for various age groups.

A trail ultramarathon at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, FL offering 50K and 25K on a 16.2 mile loop with varied terrain, mostly singletrack, four aid stations, timing, medals, and free race media.

Trail races at Alafia River State Park on December 4-5, 2026 offer individual options: a 5.3 mile Red Loop, a timed 6 hour ultra, and a 24 hour ultra. The village includes camping, bonfires, music, food trucks, and finisher items.

A marked 16.8 mile loop course preview and training run at Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland, FL. Unstaffed water stations provide water only, so participants should bring food and secure gear in vehicles. Primitive tent camping is availabl..

RunFluent Christmas in Lutz, Florida offers trail and timed events from a four mile loop to a new half marathon with awards and finisher woodals. Registration closes December 11 and refunds are not issued.

Central Florida Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Skipper Ranch in Sebring features obstacle races across farmland, marsh and mud. Distances include Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Beast 21 km and a kids race, with an obstacle workshop the day before.

Holiday distance runs at HOB Brewing in downtown Dunedin along the Pinellas Trail, with timed 5K, 10K, and 15K options, finisher medals, shirts, and a free draft beer for eligible participants.