Trail Running calendar near Tampa 2026-2027

The 50th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run at Siesta Beach features a chip-timed 5K, a 1-mile fun run and a virtual 5K, with finisher medals, age-group awards, music, food and a holiday costume contest.

Trail event in Lutz FL on December 12 2026 offering a new half marathon, relay options, a 4 miler, and a youth 4 mile.

A sold out 5K and virtual 5K at the Florida Conservation and Technology Center in Apollo Beach supporting manatee conservation, with proceeds donated to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Candy Cane Course in Orlando on 12/13/2026 offers 5K, 10K, 15K, a 1 Mile, a Kids Dash and a virtual option. Entries normally include a designer shirt, custom bib and finisher medal, with youth pricing for ages 12 and under.

Central Florida Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Skipper Ranch in Sebring on Dec 19 and 20, 2026 features Sprint, Super, Beast and kids races across farmland, marsh and mud.

A holiday run in downtown Dunedin on December 19, 2026 featuring 5K 10K and 15K routes on the Pinellas Trail with electronic timing finisher medals shirts and a post race beer option for those 21 and over.

A multi-format running event at Lake Wailes Park featuring 4.17 mile loops with 6 hour, 12 hour, single-loop and relay options plus aid stations and awards.

Holiday-themed races at Gadsden Park in Tampa on December 27, 2026, with distances from a kids 50 m dash to 15K, plus a virtual option, chip-timing, shirts, medals, photos, and finish-line treats.

A 100-mile ultramarathon and a 100 furlongs (12.5 mi) event at Colt Creek State Park on January 16–17, 2027, run as six 16.8 mile loops with three staffed aid stations and loop-by-loop drop bag access.

A chip timed 5 km run and walk at Masaryk Winery in Masaryktown, Florida on January 16, 2027, with a helper registration option, race items including a t-shirt and wine glass, and results posted online by J3 Timing.

Trail and road races at Oscar Scherer State Park include a 5K and a technical 10K plus virtual 5K and 10K options. Registration includes a finisher medal and a race shirt while supplies last.

Trail race at Carlton Preserve near Venice FL offering 50k, 25k, 5k and a youth 5k on mixed single and dual track trails.

A 12-hour, donation-supported trail run at Whispering Pines Park featuring a marked 5-mile loop through shaded single- and double-track trails. Participants may complete as many laps as they wish and receive an award after two loops.

A trail event at Lake Manatee State Park on February 6, 2027 with 5K and 10K courses through dirt paths, sand and pine corridors. The race features chip timing, finisher medals, post race snacks and age group awards.

Trail races at Bone Valley ATV Park include a 10K, 5K, and a 1 mile color run on hilly, uneven trails. Back to back challenge options require an 18 minute per mile pace and awards are given by age category.

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.

Trail races at Lake Apopka from 5K to 30K on packed lime rock and hard-packed Northshore trails, with support stations and awards; starts and finishes at Magnolia Park.

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.

Trail event at Holloway Park near Lakeland, FL offering 10k, 30k, 50k and a five person relay on a groomed cross country course.

Experience a unique single loop trail run through the Withlacoochee State Forest featuring 33 1/3 mile, half marathon, and 6K distances. Enjoy riverside trails and celebrate your finish with a post race barbecue and handcrafted medals.