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Trail Running Calendar near Lake Wales 2026-2027

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Explore the top trail runs near Lake Wales for 2026-2027! We've gathered 14 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

September 2026
Sep
26
Sa

Tick Tock Ultra

Backyard Ultra
Timed laps around Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland, FL offering 12 hour, 6 hour and 12 hour team relay formats on a 2.84 mile loop.
October 2026
Oct
31
Sa

The Backyard Genesis

Backyard Ultra 4 mi
Oct 31, 2026 in Lake Wales FL a backyard ultra where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one runner remains.
November 2026
Nov
21
Sa

Colt 45 Trail Run

Trail Run 14 mi 45 km 45 mi 60 mi
Experience the natural beauty of Lakeland at Colt Creek State Park for a trail event featuring distances from 14 miles to a 60 mile ultra. Enjoy a loop based course with handcrafted medals and a post race picnic.
December 2026
Dec
5
Sa

Long Haul Course Preview

Trail Run 17 mi
Course preview at Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland, FL with a marked 16.8 mile loop, water stations, and primitive group camping the night before.
Dec
19-20
Sa - Su

Central Florida Spartan Weekend

Obstacle Run 5 km 10 km Half Marathon
Central Florida Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Skipper Ranch in Sebring on Dec 19 and 20, 2026 features Sprint, Super, Beast and kids races across farmland, marsh and mud.
Dec
19
Sa

Sleigh It

Backyard Ultra 4 mi
A multi-format running event at Lake Wailes Park featuring 4.17 mile loops with 6 hour, 12 hour, single-loop and relay options plus aid stations and awards.
January 2027
Jan
16-17
Sa - Su

Long Haul 100 - Lakeland, FL

Trail Run 13 mi 100 mi
A 100-mile ultramarathon and a 100 furlongs (12.5 mi) event at Colt Creek State Park on January 16–17, 2027, run as six 16.8 mile loops with three staffed aid stations and loop-by-loop drop bag access.
February 2027
Feb
6
Sa

The Hunt for Sasquatch

Trail Run 5 km 10 km 9 mi 10 mi
Trail races at Bone Valley ATV Park include a 10K, 5K, and a 1 mile color run on hilly, uneven trails. Back to back challenge options require an 18 minute per mile pace and awards are given by age category.
Feb
6
Sa

Nighthawk Trail Run - Coyote 10K

Trail Run Walk 5 km 10 km 15 km
Nighttime trail running at Colt Creek State Park with looped unpaved courses offering a 5K, a 10K, and a combined 15K challenge. 5K starters must use a headlamp and virtual entries receive mailed race items.
Feb
27
Sa

All Day at Holloway

Trail Run 10 km 30 km 50 km
Trail event at Holloway Park near Lakeland, FL offering 10k, 30k, 50k and a five person relay on a groomed cross country course.
March 2027
Mar
14
Su

Formosa Spiked Apple 5K

Trail Run Walk 5 km
A chip timed 5K run/walk at Formosa Winery in Kissimmee on March 14, 2027. Registration includes a T-shirt, a medal that doubles as a bottle opener, a pour of cider and a homemade cider donut.
April 2027
Apr
10
Sa

Last Man Standing Orlando

Backyard Ultra 4 mi
A backyard ultra at Lake Louisa State Park on April 10, 2027 where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until they can no longer start a loop; shirts, medals, ribbon sliders, and multiple award categories are offered.
Apr
17
Sa

The Florida Run - Colt Creek State Park

Trail Run 3 mi 6 mi 13 mi
Trail runs at Colt Creek State Park traverse pine forests, lakeshores and meadows with 5K, 10K and Half-Marathon options. The event includes aid stations, on-course restrooms, chip timing, event swag and team awards.
Apr
17
Sa

Funest 50K @ Carter Rd

Trail Run 10 km 30 km 50 km
Trail races on rolling sand and dirt mountain bike trails in Loyce E. Harpe Park with 10k loops for 10k, 30k and 50k distances and on-course aid.
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