Trail Running calendar near Jekyll Island 2025-2026

Location: Middleburg, FL, on the Sandridge Trail in Jennings State Forest. The S.O.S. endurance event uses a roughly 2.75‑mile loop for multiple timeframes: 9K and 3-, 6-, and 12-hour options.The race features a cupless policy, so participants bring their own handheld bottle or hydration vest. There..

The Wormsloe Trail 1/2 Marathon and 10k is a scenic running event held at Wormsloe State Park in Savannah, Georgia. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 10k race, both featuring mostly flat courses with minimal elevation changes, running primarily on dirt trails with tree roots. The..

The Emerald Trail event in Jacksonville, Florida, features a 5K Run/Walk and a 10K Run, held in the Lavilla School area downtown. It offers participants scenic routes through the city, supporting fundraising efforts for the Emerald Trail. The event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages, with disc..

The Ponte Vedra 10-Miler, presented by Alter Ego Running, is a scenic running event held in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Scheduled for October 5, 2025, it offers both a 10-mile run and a 5K run, with virtual race options available for both distances. The courses wind through community streets and the..

Savannah Rails to Trails 50K and 25K in Savannah, Georgia, starts at Fort Pulaski National Monument and winds through Fort Pulaski’s trails onto the McQueen’s Island rail trail. The looped course measures 7.75 miles and features dirt single-track, roots, fields, gravel, a concrete bridge overpass, a..

Dirt Circus Fernandina Beach, Florida is a free community trail running festival held at Fort Clinch State Park. The main loop is 2.5 miles with an optional 1.1-mile add-on (3.6 miles total), and runners can do multiple loops for extra distance. The event blends a social run, expo, raffles, and bran..

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..

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..

The Yates-Astro Resolution Race and Trail Run, held in Savannah, Georgia, offers a scenic 5K trail run across the 650+ acre Bethesda Academy campus. The course features diverse terrain including marsh lines, tree-lined paths, and views of cattle, goats, chickens, and an organic garden, providing a u..

IQ FIBER Winter Beach Run offers 10 Mile and 5K races along Jacksonville Beach. Located at 75 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, the event starts and finishes at the Seawalk Pavilion. The course runs on firmly packed sand along the beach, an out-and-back route.The 5K finishes on the beach while the 10-mi..

Florida Roots Trail Series: Fort Clinch, held in Fernandina Beach, Florida, invites runners to explore Fort Clinch State Park's canopied single-track trails. The event offers four distances—5k, 10k, 30k, and 50k—each designed as a runnable, challenging course that winds through the park's trail syst..

This ain't your Mothers 50k & Trail Marathon is an annual trail running event held in Middleburg, Florida, within the scenic Jennings State Forest near Jacksonville. The race features multiple distances including a 50K, trail marathon, 12K, and 7K. The courses traverse the diverse Pioneer Trail, kno..

Dark Anchor is a multi-distance ultra hosted on Jekyll Island, Georgia, by the YETI Trail Runners. Runners choose from 25K, 50K, 80 miles, 100K, or 100 miles, looping a flat, soft 3.0-mile course around the island. The event operates under a 34-hour time limit, with a central aid station and a crew-..

The Sombrero Ultra Running Festival (SURF) is an endurance running event held in Middleburg, Florida, at the Clay County Regional Sports Complex. It offers a variety of timed race options including 3, 6, 12, 24, and 48-hour runs, accommodating runners from first-time ultramarathoners to seasoned ath..

The Angry Tortoise 50K and 25K trail runs take place in the scenic flatwoods of Cary State Forest near Jacksonville, Florida. Celebrating its 13th anniversary in 2026, this event offers a flat course on forest roads, making it ideal for newcomers to ultra and trail running. Participants benefit from..

The Gator Dash Trail Run takes place at Diamond D Ranch near Jacksonville, Florida, as part of the Spartan Trail series. The event offers two race distances: a 10K and a half marathon (21K). The course features minimal elevation gain with mostly non-technical terrain, making it ideal for a first spe..

Bronze Dragonfly 30 Hour Ultra in Savannah, GA, at Lake Mayer, features a 1.4-mile USATF-certified loop around the lake, half paved and half rubberized track. Runners can choose 3, 6, 12, 24, or 30-hour events, including a 12-hour night option. The race is chip-timed; finishers earn medals, with 100..