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

A timed loop event at Lake Wailes Park offering individual 6 hour and 12 hour options, a single 4.17 mile run, and a 12 hour team relay. Aid stations and hot food are provided and all entrants receive a long sleeve shirt.

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.

Races at Oscar Scherer State Park feature a road-friendly 5K, a technical Scramble 10K on trails, and virtual 5K and 10K options, with medals, shirts while supplies last, post race food, and age category awards.

A single loop trail race at Carlton Preserve in Venice FL offering 50k, 25k, 5k and a youth 5k on January 30, 2027. RunFluent organizes the event and provides swag and awards from Wicked Skin.

A relaxed 12 hour trail event at Whispering Pines City Park in Inverness, FL, featuring a marked 5 mile loop, an aid station potluck, and finisher awards for at least 10 miles. Capacity is 185 runners.

A 5K and 10K trail run at Lake Manatee State Park featuring sandy paths, pine corridors, wildlife sightings, chip timing, finisher medal, and post-race refreshments. A lodging partner offers a promo code RUN for event dates.

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.

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.

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.

Turtle Trot is a 5K run and walk at SunWest Park in Hudson, Florida, with a paved course around old salt mines. Proceeds support Pasco County's PAIR program and every registered participant receives a finisher award.

A backyard ultra at Lake Louisa State Park on April 10, 2027 where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until they can no longer start a loop; shirts, medals, ribbon sliders, and multiple award categories are offered.

Trail races at Colt Creek State Park on April 17, 2027 offer 5K, 10K and Half Marathon routes on well-marked, runnable trails through pine forest and lakes, with chip timing, finisher medals, aid stations and post-race snacks.

Trail marathon, half marathon, and 10K on unpaved Withlacoochee State Forest trails with three aid stations and mandatory personal hydration; primitive camping is available near the course.

An obstacle 5 km through Raymond James Stadium with 20 obstacles running past the pirate ship and stadium bleachers. The weekend also includes a kids race and spectator options, with team entries and an available service member discount.