Nighthawk Trail Run - Coyote 10K

Lakeland, United States • 7 Feb 2026

Event overview

The AdventHealth Nighthawk Trail Run is an evening trail event on February 7, 2026, at Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland, FL (16000 State Rte 471). The event includes live and virtual options and features races that take place on unpaved loop trails within the park. Headlamps are required for the 5K event. Strollers, baby joggers, and pets are prohibited on the courses.

Race options, course details and extras

Distances:

  • 5K (3.1 miles)
  • 10K (6.2 miles)
  • 15K Nighthawk Challenge (run the 5K and 10K back-to-back)

The course uses loop trails that may include soft sand, standing water, mud, rocks, roots, and wildlife. The 5K requires a battery-powered headlamp. The Nighthawk Challenge requires registration via a specific bundle; runners registering for the Challenge are advised to be able to run a 10K in under 1:30.

Event amenities listed include a premium race T-shirt, finisher medals (plus an extra medal for Challenge finishers), chip timing, a well-marked and accurately measured course, post-race food and drinks, and awards three deep in five-year age groups. Awards also include top three overall and top masters, with male and female divisions. Virtual 15K and virtual 5K-10K options are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

15 km
Virtual Nighthawk 15k Challenge - Run Remotely
10 km
Coyote 10k Run
5 km
Virtual 5k-10k - Run Remotely
5 km
Nighthawk Challenge = 5k + 10k
5 km
Night Owl 5k Run/walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Run scenic loops through Colt Creek State Park with distances from 14 mile to 60 miles on a shared 14 mile loop with staffed aid stations. Enjoy wildlife sightings and handcrafted awards for all finishers.

Join the Little Big Water River 5K Trail Run and 1 mile stroll in Dade City, Florida on December 6, 2025 for a scenic true trail challenge. All finishers earn a medal and the day features a cookout with proceeds helping a new local church c..

Preview the 2026 LH100 course with a training run at Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland, FL on Dec 13, 2025. Run a marked 16.8 mile loop with water stops and day use facilities nearby. Registration closes Dec 12.

Peace River 100 Miler in Bartow, Florida scheduled for Dec 20, 2025 is cancelled. The race was set to challenge runners on looped grass and sandy trails with generous aid station fare and a 36 hour cutoff for the 100 mile distance.