Colt 45 Trail Run

Lakeland, United States • 22 Nov 2025

The Colt 45 Trail Run takes place at Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland, Florida, offering a variety of distances to suit different runners. Participants can choose from a challenging 60-mile "Colt Double Malt" (four 14-mile loops), a 45-mile "Original Colt 45" (three 14-mile loops plus a 3-mile starter loop), a 45K "Colt Silver" (two 14-mile loops), or a 14-mile "Colt Mini" (one loop). The course features three aid stations per loop and is open from early morning until late evening. Finishers receive handcrafted awards, with additional prizes for the top three men and women in each distance. The event fosters a supportive atmosphere with a post-race picnic to celebrate all runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

60 mi
Colt Double Malt
45 mi
Original Colt 45
45 km
Colt Silver
14 mi
Colt Mini
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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