Trail Running calendar near Tampa 2025-2026

Explore Lakeland on a 30k urban adventure visiting painted swans from the Swansation art trail while navigating with a race book. This low key, self supported run from the Where's the Finish? Podcast mixes city charm and relaxed challenge.

All Day at Holloway in Lakeland Florida on Feb 28 invites runners to tackle a fast, well groomed 10k loop used for NCAA Division II regionals. Choose from 10k, 30k, 50k or a five person 50k relay for a lively community race day.

Run single loop trails along the Withlacoochee River and through serene forest at the Long Play Trail Run in Brooksville. Choose from a 33.3 mile race, a half marathon or a 6K and earn a collectible vinyl record finisher award.

Join the Formosa Spiked Apple 5k at Formosa Winery in Kissimmee for a scenic, partly grassy course and tasty cider treats. Choose 5 km or 1.5 mile, get a cider donut and a finisher medal that doubles as a bottle opener while supporting Flor..

Celebrate St Patrick in Tampa on March 21, 2026 at the Time to Paddy 5k 10k and Lucky 13.1, featuring races from a kid's dash and mile to a half marathon. Enjoy festive shirts, finisher medals, chip timing and virtual options.

Run the 30th Croom Fools Run on April 4 2026 in Withlacoochee State Forest near Brooksville Florida. Choose 16 mile 50K or 50 mile looped trail routes through pines creeks and cypress ponds with a capped field of 250 runners.

Run through scenic Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland on April 11, 2026 with 5K, 10K and half marathon options. Chip timed races include finisher medallions, swag and post race snacks for a fun day on the trails.

Join the fifth annual Turtle Trot at SunWest Park for 10K and 5K run or walk around scenic paved trails. Honor a fallen parks staff member and support Pasco County's adaptive programs while earning a finisher award.

Join the Kraken road race in Sarasota on April 12, 2026 for a fun 5k or 10k along scenic routes. Enjoy race shirts, snacks, a finisher bottle opener, live music, vendors and age group awards for a festive Sunday run.

The Funest 50k at Loyce Harpe Park invites runners to tackle twisty singletrack and rolling sand and dirt trails with 50k, 30k and 10k looped races. Limited fields and a $10 donation per entry to Polk County Parks and Recreation.

Run the Withlacoochee Trail Marathon on April 19 in Hernando on scenic forest trails with marathon, half and 10K options. All finishers earn an award and every entrant gets a cotton shirt and bib.

Run wooded, shaded trails at Gator Wilderness Camp in Punta Gorda with 5k, 10k and 15k options plus a Kids Fun Dash and one day virtual race. Proceeds benefit Gator Wilderness Camp School, supporting local boys in need.

Join Stomp Out Suicide on May 2, 2026 at Withlacoochee River Park for a scenic trail run or walk that raises awareness for suicide prevention. Choose 1 mile, 5K or 10K routes and enjoy a race shirt, snacks and a finisher award.

Hit the trails on May 24 in Inverness FL for Sweat, Swat n Swear offering single loop 50K, 25K or 10 Miler courses through the scenic Citrus Tract at Holder Mine Campground. Expect aid stations, a finisher award and a lively post race picni..

Run the Florida Run LEFTOVER Trail Race on June 13, 2026 at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, featuring scenic 4 and 8 mile trail courses. Professionally timed with awards, a leftover medal, live music and post race food for a family frie..

Take on the Skunk Ape Night Run 30K through Green Swamp in Dade City Florida, a moonlit mix of sand, mud, creek crossings and single track. Reflective markings, aid stations and a post race potluck make for a welcoming night on the trail.

Run under the stars in the Withlacoochee Forest at the Hot August Night Trail Race on single track packed with sand and pine needles. Headlamps required; all finishers get a handcrafted medal and a post race picnic.

Take on the Nightmare on the Clermont Trails 5K on Halloween for a spooktacular trail run with staged spook zones, live actors and a DJ. Dress up for the costume contest with prizes or join the virtual 5K from anywhere.

Enjoy a scenic trail run through pine forests, lakeshores, and meadows at Lake Louisa State Park this November 2026, with 5K, 10K, and half marathon options to suit every runner. Aid stations and on course restrooms help keep you fueled and..

Take on the Colt 45 Trail Race at Colt Creek State Park with four looped distances from a 14 mile loop to an epic 60 mile challenge. Aid stations, GPS files, handcrafted medals and a post race picnic create a welcoming trail festival.