Lakeland
Trail Running Calendar near Lakeland 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lakeland for 2026-2027! We've gathered 18 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 and ruck through Green Swamp West Tract near Dade City with an out and back Florida Trail route and staffed aid at the turnaround.
Timed lap event at Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland, FL offering 12 hour, 6 hour and 12 hour five-person relay formats on a 2.84-mile paved lap.
October 2026
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.
A backyard ultra in Lake Wales FL on October 31 2026 where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each 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
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.
Marked 16.8 mile course preview at Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland, FL with primitive camping and limited unstaffed water stops.
Loop event at Lake Wailes Park offering 4.17 mile, 6 hour, 12 hour, and 12 hour relay options with aid stations and awards.
January 2027
A multi loop 100 mile ultramarathon and a 12.5 mile 100 furlongs race at Colt Creek State Park on January 16 and 17, 2027.
February 2027
A backyard ultra in Lakeland, FL where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop every hour until only one runner completes a lap alone.
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