Trail Running Calendar Florida 2026-2027

Orlando Spartan Weekend at Lake Nona on October 10 and 11 offers obstacle races from a 5 km Sprint to a 10 km Super, plus kids races, a workshop, and a four hour Hurricane Heat. Team registration and a GOVX service discount are available.

Lutheran Counseling Services holds the We Care 5K on October 10, 2026 in Longwood to raise funds and awareness for mental health. The event offers an in person 5K along parts of the Seminole Trail and a virtual 5K option.

A Halloween themed trail event in Englewood offering a 5K and a 1 mile walk at Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park. Shirts, bibs, 5K finisher medals, costume awards and proceeds benefit the Zoomers Scholarship Fund.

A point-to-point 50K trail race on the Florida National Scenic Trail West Corridor, The Itch requires runners to navigate by orange blazes, carry a GPX file and a phone, and plan their own transport between start and finish.

A Halloween themed 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on October 17 2026 along the Pinellas Trail supporting Club-214 Land & Sea. Proceeds fund veteran services; participants receive finisher medals and costume prizes.

An urban 5K adventure race in Tallahassee with at least five on course challenges and finisher medals. A separate untimed fun run under one mile is offered and T shirts are available for an extra $10.

A 24 hour running challenge at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, FL. It offers a solo 48 mile event and a two person relay where participants run one mile every 30 minutes on a USATF sanctioned one mile loop.

A dog friendly off-road 5K at Rock Springs Run State Reserve in Sorrento, FL on October 24, 2026. Registration includes park admission, a t-shirt and finisher medals for runner and dog, with limited in-person spots.

Trail races of 25K and 50K through San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park near Alachua, Florida. The course mixes single track and double track trails, offers staffed aid stations with water and snacks, and donates net proceeds to Friends..

An evening trail event on October 24, 2026 in Ocala offering 5K and 10K run and ruck options plus a combined challenge, with ruck weight standards, finisher medals, and sections on the Florida Trail.

An 8K trail run through Weedon Island Preserve with mangroves, salt marsh and Tampa Bay views; race proceeds support the Friends of Weedon Island and include a technical shirt, timing and awards.

A Palm Coast trail race on October 25, 2026 with 12K, 24K and 50K options on hammock-shaded single track near the Atlantic. Field limited to 125; shirts and finisher awards for all.

Experience the famous clay trails of Clermont in this hilly off road event featuring timed 15K and 5K distances. Run along scenic 5 Mile Road and enjoy a professional racing environment with full course support and finisher medals.

A Halloween 5K in Clermont with haunted spook zones, a costume contest, and a live DJ. A virtual 5K option includes shirt, bib, medal and domestic shipping.

A BACKYARD Ultra in Lake Wales, FL where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner completes a final loop alone. Aid is allowed between loops but not while on course.

Trail running event in White Springs, Florida offering 50K, 25k and 10k distances with aid stations and cutoffs. Races finish at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park and benefit the Florida Trail Association.

Trail races at Lake Louisa State Park on November 7, 2026 include 5K, 10K and a Half Marathon over natural trails. The event features chip timing, aid stations, on-course restrooms and finisher medallions.

Experience an adventure race or trail run through the scenic landscapes of Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Choose from multiple distances and disciplines including trekking, mountain biking, and paddling in this multi sport challenge.

A 5K and fan fest at Vista View Park in Fort Lauderdale on November 7, 2026 presented by the South Florida Donor Network. The afternoon event includes race packets with RFID timing chips, awards, a finisher medal, and supports donation awar..

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a series of themed races including a Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k in Orlando. Enjoy chip timed results, finisher medals, and family friendly distances like the Kids Dash and 1 Mile fun run.