Trail Running Calendar Florida 2025-2026

Krul Lake Half Marathon is a trail running event set in the Krul Lake Recreation Area within the Blackwater River State Forest near Milton, Florida. The course runs through towering longleaf pines and is described as one of Florida's most beautiful and challenging trail runs. The race starts and fin..

The Sari 5K Trail Run/Walk is held at Riverbend Park in Jupiter, Florida, offering a 5-kilometer trail course for runners and walkers with both in-person and virtual participation options. Proceeds support families facing cancer by funding guidance, education, and integrative therapies such as acupu..

Colt 45 Trail Run, staged by A1 Ultra Events, is held at Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland, Florida. Four distances are offered: Colt Double Malt (60 miles, four 14‑mile loops plus a bonus loop), Original Colt 45 (45 miles, three 14‑mile loops plus a 3‑mile starter loop), Colt Silver (45K, two 14‑mi..

Last of the Felascans is a backyard-style ultra held at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park in Alachua, Florida. Racers tackle a 4.167-mile loop every hour, with the loop distance engineered so a 24-hour day yields 100 miles. The course combines daytime forest trails and a dirt road section afte..

The Legacy Trail Ultra is a free 60-kilometer ultramarathon held in Sarasota, Florida. In its fourth year, the event follows an out-and-back course along the Legacy Trail, starting at Payne Park and heading south about 18.6 miles before returning to the start. There are no road closings and only lim..

The Turkey Trot Trail in Gainesville, FL, is an annual Thanksgiving Day event featuring 5K and 10K trail races hosted at Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary. The sanctuary is a 210-acre vegan property dedicated to rescuing farm animals and preserving wildlife. The scenic course runs through fields and fore..

The 14th Annual FGCU XC Gobbler 5K is a community running event held at Florida Gulf Coast University’s Alico Arena in Fort Myers, Florida. The event features a 5K run/walk that loops around the scenic campus, a 1-mile run/walk, and a Tot Trot for children, all designed to support the FGCU Cross Cou..

Florida 48 – 4x4x48 Ultra Marathon takes place at Shangri-La Trailhead & Campground in Ocala, Florida. The event challenges participants to complete 4 miles every 4 hours over 48 hours, totaling 48 miles, on a non-technical out-and-back course. The route starts and returns to camp, featuring 0.75 mi..

The Trail Hog Half Marathon is a trail running event held at Carlton Preserve in Venice, Florida. It features three race distances: a half marathon, a 10k, and a 5k, catering to a wide range of runners. Participants enjoy a festive atmosphere with local vendor booths, music, and community spirit.The..

Turkey Burn Ultra is a trail ultramarathon staged at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, Florida, featuring 50K and 25K distances. Runners traverse diverse park ecosystems on a 17.1-mile loop (50K) with wooded singletrack, open grass, sandy hills, and shell-rock gravel, totaling about 700 feet of el..

The Festivus 100 Miler Trail Run, held in Middleburg, Florida, offers multiple race distances including 100 miles, 50 miles, 35 miles, 14 miles, and 7 miles. This event caters to a wide range of trail runners, from ultra-distance athletes to those seeking shorter challenges. The race takes place on..

The Gardens Trailblazer 5k is a holiday-themed, family-friendly running and walking event at The Gardens North County District Park in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida (5101 117th Ct N). It offers 5k and 2k options for all ages. Participants receive a long-sleeve performance shirt, a finisher ornament, a..

The Caloosa Fest 5K is a trail running event held at Caloosahatchee Regional Park in Alva, Florida. Scheduled for December 6, 2025, it is part of a day-long festival that also features ultra races of 25K and 50K distances. The event offers a scenic trail course with a supportive atmosphere including..

El Gato Rebelde 6-Hour Rebel Flow is a unique ultra-running event held in Miami Beach, Florida, featuring a scenic beachside loop course. Participants run for six hours on hard sand with stunning ocean sunrise views, supported by a dedicated crew and fully stocked aid stations each lap. The event em..

The Caloosa Fest Ultra in Alva, Florida, at Caloosahatchee Regional Park, offers 50K and 25K ultramarathons along with a 5K trail race. The course features an 11.1-mile loop with varying terrain, rolling hills and technical sections, running the perimeter along Green, Black and Blue trails. Runners..

Guana 50K and 12K Trail Races take place at the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve along Guana River Road in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The event offers three formats: 50K individual, 50K team (two runners on a 25K leg), and a 12K. The 50K course is a 7.75-mile clockwise lo..

RunFluent Christmas in Lutz, Florida returns for year three with options for a 4-mile race or a 7-hour multi-lap challenge, including a 7-hour, two-person relay. The event takes place at 17302 N Dale Mabry Hwy. Race-day atmosphere features a race T-shirt for every participant, finisher awards, and t..

The Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic, now in its 44th year, is held at Wakulla Springs State Park, about 15 miles south of Tallahassee, Florida. The event offers 50K, 50-mile, and a USATF-certified marathon (Manatee Marathon), with a new Rucker Division added to the marathon in 2025; the marathon..

The Peace River 100 Miler is an ultramarathon held at Mosaic Peace River Park in Bartow, Florida. The course features a challenging 10-mile loop combining equestrian trails, sandy paths, rolling grass, and limestone roads. Runners face a 36-hour cutoff to complete the 100-mile distance, with aid sta..

Round the Bay Relay and Ultra is a 36.8-mile race around Choctawhatchee Bay on Florida’s Emerald Coast, encompassing Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Niceville, Valparaiso, Shalimar, and surrounding areas. The 15th annual event begins at The Island, the host hotel and new starting line, offering two optio..