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Trail Running Calendar near Lakeland 2026-2027

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Explore the top trail runs near Lakeland for 2026-2027! We've gathered 16 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

October 2026
Oct
17
Sa

Withlacoochee River 5K Run/Walk

Trail Run 5 km
Second annual Withlacoochee River 5K Run/Walk in Dade City on Oct 17 2026 with live 5K, 1 mile and virtual 5K plus medals, awards and charitable giving.
November 2026
Nov
14
Sa

Savage Race - Florida Fall

Obstacle Run 3 mi 5 mi
Obstacle course event on November 14, 2026 in Dade City FL with a 3+ mile BLITZ (15–20 obstacles) and a 5–7 mile race (25+ obstacles).
Nov
21
Sa

Colt 45 Trail Run

Trail Run 14 mi 45 km 45 mi 60 mi
Multiple-loop trail races at Colt Creek State Park on November 21, 2026 offering distances from 14 miles to 60 miles with three aid stations per loop.
December 2026
Dec
4-5
Fr - Sa

Ragnar Trail Florida

Trail Run 16 mi 126 mi
Team trail relay at Alafia River State Park near Tampa on December 4 and 5, 2026 with overnight camping, multiple team formats, and a 126.4 mile course.
Dec
5
Sa

Long Haul Course Preview

Trail Run 17 mi
A single-loop 16.8 mile course preview in Lakeland FL with unstaffed water stops and a reserved primitive campground the night before.
Dec
19
Sa

Sleigh It

Backyard Ultra 4 mi
Looped 4.17 mile event in Lake Wailes Park with 12 hour, 6 hour, one-lap and team relay options on December 19, 2026.
January 2027
Jan
16
Sa

Long Haul 100 - Lakeland, FL

Trail Run 13 mi 100 mi
A 100 Mile and 100 Furlongs trail race at Colt Creek State Park near Lakeland FL with looped courses, staffed aid stations, WSER qualification and volunteer credit.
Jan
30
Sa

Outlast Tampa

Trail Run Backyard Ultra 18 mi
A six-hour trail challenge in Lakeland where runners complete a 5K every hour; finish all six laps to earn a medal, patches and a spot on the national leaderboard.
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

Trail Run 5 km 10 km 15 km
Evening trail races at Colt Creek State Park with 5K and 10K loop courses plus a 15K challenge combining both races; headlamps required for the 5K.
Feb
20
Sa

Endure Better Backyard Ultra

Backyard Ultra 4 mi
A backyard ultra in Lakeland, FL where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop every hour until only one runner completes a lap alone.
Feb
27
Sa

All Day at Holloway

Trail Run 10 km 30 km 50 km
A trail event in Lakeland, FL on February 27, 2027 offering 10k, 30k, 50k and a five person 50k relay on a groomed cross country course with notable elevation per loop.
April 2027
Apr
10
Sa

Last Man Standing Orlando

Backyard Ultra 4 mi
A backyard ultra at Lake Louisa State Park where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until they stop, capped at 200 entrants with a waitlist.
Apr
17
Sa

The Florida Run - Colt Creek State Park

Trail Run UTMB 20K 3 mi 6 mi 13 mi
Chip-timed trail races at Colt Creek State Park near Lakeland offering 5K, 10K and half marathon on flat pine forests with aid stations and a run club team competition.
Apr
17
Sa

Funest 50K @ Carter Rd

Trail Run 10 km 30 km 50 km
Trail race at Loyce E. Harpe Park in Mulberry FL offering 10k, 30k and 50k on 10k loops through sandy, rolling mountain bike trails.
May 2027
May
15
Sa

Stomp Out Suicide Trail Race

Trail Run 5 km 10 km
Trail races at Withlacoochee River Park with timed 10K and 5K, an untimed 1-mile fun run, and fundraising for local mental health programs.
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