Trail Running calendar near Tampa 2025-2026

Run scenic single track through Withlacoochee State Forest along the river at the Long Play Trail Run in Brooksville, Florida. Choose 33.3 miles, a half marathon or 6K and finish with a vinyl record and post race picnic.

Celebrate St. Patrick themed fun in Tampa at Time to Paddy with races for every level from half marathon to 1 mile, plus kids and virtual options. Expect chip timing, finisher swag, free photos, and a lively community vibe.

Celebrate St Patrick spirit at the Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 in Orlando with in person and virtual options for every pace, from a 1 mile and kids dash to a half marathon. All finishers get a designer shirt and custom medal.

Celebrate the 30th annual Croom Fools Run on scenic trails through Withlacoochee State Forest, with 16 Mile, 50K, or 50 Mile loop courses, full aid stations, and a laid back post race picnic. Field is limited to 250 runners, so register ear..

Run scenic trails at Colt Creek State Park with 5K, 10K, or half marathon options, chip timed and featuring event swag, a finisher medallion, and post race snacks. Awards for overall, age groups, and teams make this a fun day for solo runne..

Join the Turtle Trot at SunWest Park in Hudson on April 11, 2026, for scenic 5K and 10K runs along paved trails around former salt mines. Timed and untimed options, finisher awards for all, and proceeds benefit PAIR.

Dive into The Kraken in Sarasota on April 12, 2026 with 5k and 10k options for runners of all paces. Enjoy music, vendors, pre race group stretching, snacks, commemorative tee and a finishers bottle opener while awards honor top finishers.

Run the Funest 50k at Loyce E. Harpe Park in Mulberry with 50k, 30k, and 10k options over rolling sand and dirt trails. Entry is limited to 100 runners with aid, finisher swag, and funds supporting Polk County parks.

Run wooded trails in the Withlacoochee Forest with marathon, half marathon and 10K loop options near Lecanto. Every runner gets a cotton shirt, aid stations, post race food, camping and handcrafted awards for top finishers.

Run or walk scenic trails through woods and shaded hammocks at Gator Wilderness Camp in Punta Gorda on April 25, 2026. Choose from 5k, 10k, 15k or a kids fun dash and support a residential school for local boys.

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

Choose 50K, 25K or 10 Miler single loop courses through the Citrus Tract, starting and finishing at Holder Mine Campground. Expect on trail aid, a post race picnic and finisher award, plus camping for a whole weekend of trail fun.

Hit the trails at Lake Louisa State Park for the Florida Run LEFTOVER Trail Race offering 4 and 8 mile courses. Enjoy live music, post race food, family friendly fun and leftover swag instead of waste, with pro timing and awards.

Run under the stars through Florida backcountry at the Skunk Ape Night Run, a spirited 30K on varied trails around Green Swamp West Tract. Expect sandy single track, creek crossings, friendly aid stations and a festive post race potluck.

Run the Hot August Night Trail Race at Holder Mine Campground by headlamp on single track trails through the Withlacoochee Forest. Choose 5, 10 or 20 miles and earn a handcrafted finisher medal plus a post race picnic.

Run the Nightmare on the Clermont Trails 5K on October 31 in Clermont for an evening trail race through interactive spook zones with live actors and a DJ spinning Halloween tunes. Enter the costume contest for prizes or join the virtual 5K.