Lakeland
Trail Running Calendar near Lakeland 2026-2027
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.
September 2026
A trail half-marathon event in the Green Swamp West Tract offering a run and a ruck division, aid station at the turnaround, finisher glassware, and a post-race potluck.
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, 2026 in Lake Wales FL a backyard ultra where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one runner remains.
November 2026
Savage Race in Dade City Florida on November 14 2026 features a 3 plus mile course and a 5 to 7 mile course with multiple obstacles; parking is $20.
December 2026
End of season trail relay at Alafia River State Park near Tampa with team formats, a camping village, and on-site amenities like bonfires and music.
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.
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
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
April 2027
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.
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.
May 2027
Stomp Out Suicide is a shaded trail run and walk at Withlacoochee River Park on May 15, 2027, offering 10K, 5K and 1 mile distances and focusing on raising awareness about suicide; participants receive shirts, snacks, and finisher awards.