Trail Running calendar near University Park-South Downtown 2026-2027

Join the festive St. Patrick's Day run in Dunedin on the flat, paved Pinellas Trail. Choose from a 5K or 10K course, both starting at HOB Brewing Company. The event includes a medal, tech shirt, and a post-race party in a family and pet-fri..

Celebrate 30 years of trail running at the Croom Fools Run in Florida's Withlacoochee State Forest. Choose from a 50 miler, 50K, or 16 mile race on a scenic, looped course through pine forests and rolling hills. All finishers get an award,..

Run the trails at Colt Creek State Park on April 11, 2026. Choose from a 5K, 10K, or Half-Marathon distance. The event features chip timing, aid stations, and post-race awards.

The Turtle Trot 10K & 5K is a run/walk at SunWest Park in Hudson, Florida, on a paved path circling old salt mines. Every participant gets a finisher award, and proceeds support the PAIR program for inclusive recreation. T-shirts are availa..

Kick off the Dunedin Highland Games with this 5K trail run and walk. The scenic course starts and finishes at Highlander Park, venturing into Hammock Park. Registration includes a t-shirt, medal, and entry to the festival with Celtic music..

Join the Kraken in Sarasota for a 5k or 10k race featuring finisher bottle openers and t-shirts for all runners. Enjoy a community event with awards for top performers across multiple age groups.

Tackle the rolling hills and sandy trails of an old phosphate mine at the Funest 50K. This event offers 50K, 30K, and 10K distances on a challenging 10K loop course in Loyce E. Harpe Park. Runners can enjoy post-race food and support trail..

Experience a unique sunrise run on the beautiful sands of Englewood Beach featuring a 5K and 1 Mile fun run. All finishers receive a custom sea turtle beach towel and a special magnetic medal.

Experience the 3rd annual Race for the Planet 5K at Babcock Ranch. Enjoy a scenic route through trails and sidewalks in Punta Gorda with timed and untimed options for all participants.

Run on the scenic hiking and horse trails of the Withlacoochee Forest. Choose from a marathon, half marathon, or 10K loop course. All finishers get an award, and on-site camping is available the day before.

Run through the scenic woods of a 250-acre camp in Punta Gorda. This trail run offers 5k, 10k, and 15k distances with proceeds supporting a local school. Enjoy a family friendly day with a kids dash and post race food.

The Stomp Out Suicide Trail Race is a scenic event on May 2, 2026, in Dade City. It features a 10K, 5K, and 1-mile run/walk on shaded trails to raise awareness for suicide prevention. All participants get a shirt, snacks, and a finisher's a..

Tackle a scenic single-loop trail course through Florida's Withlacoochee State Forest. Choose from a 50K, 25K, or 10-mile race, all starting and finishing at Holder Mine Campground. Expect full support, a post-race picnic, and a custom awar..

Run the trails of Croom Park at night in this unique evening event. Choose from three distances on a marked 7-mile loop. A headlamp is required to experience this nocturnal trail run.

Hit the trails for this unique summer event at Lake Louisa State Park. Choose between a 4-mile or 8-mile course and receive a leftover medal and swag. The race features live music, post-race refreshments, and awards.

A 5K at Robinson Preserve in Bradenton on June 13, 2026, offering participant t-shirts, snacks and post-race hotdogs, age-group awards for male and female finishers, and a guided pre-race stretch session.

A 30 km night trail run through the diverse and wildlife-rich terrain of Florida's Green Swamp. The event features a supportive atmosphere with no time cut-off and a festive post-race potluck. It's part of a larger trail series and is marke..

A night trail event at Holder Mine Campground in the Withlacoochee Forest offering 5, 10 and 20 mile single-track courses. Headlamps are required and courses are marked with reflective pins and glow sticks.

The Wild Boar Night Run is a half-marathon trail race through Florida's Green Swamp West Tract. Held at night in September, it features a stocked aid station and a festive post-race potluck party. All finishers receive a choice of a commemo..

Enjoy a run or walk along the paved Pinellas Trail in Dunedin with a festive finish at HOB Brewing Company. Participants receive a medal, t-shirt, and a craft beer for those over 21.