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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 23 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

November 2026
Nov
14
Sa

Savage Race - Florida Fall

Obstacle Run 4 mi 6 mi
Obstacle-course event in Dade City FL on November 14, 2026 with a 5 to 7 mile race, a 3 mile blitz, kids courses, spectator access and parking options.
Nov
21
Sa

Colt 45 Trail Run

Sold out 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 5 mi 126 mi
A weekend trail relay and individual event at Alafia River State Park near Tampa with team relays, solo 6H and 24H ultras, on-site camping and village amenities.
Dec
5
Sa

Long Haul Course Preview

Trail Run 17 mi
Course preview in Lakeland, FL featuring a single 16.8 mile loop with marked turns, primitive tent camping, unstaffed water stops and a small park entry fee.
Dec
19
Sa

Sleigh It

Backyard Ultra 4 mi
Multi-format running event at Lake Wailes Park on Dec 19, 2026 offering 12h, 6h, 4.17 mile, and 12h relay races on 4.17 mile loops with aid stations.
January 2027
Jan
16-17
Sa - Su

Long Haul 100 - Lakeland, FL

Sold out Trail Run 13 mi 100 mi
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.
Jan
30
Sa

Outlast Tampa

Trail Run 5 km 18 mi
A six hour trail challenge in Lakeland where runners complete a 5K each hour, earn patches or a medal for finishes, and compete for local and world leaderboard rankings.
Jan
30
Sa

Polk Around & Fun Out Trail Race Series

Trail Run 5 km 15 mi
Trail races at Loyce E. Harpe Park in Mulberry offering 5 km and 15.2 mile courses on scenic natural terrain with proceeds supporting adapted youth sports.
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
7
Su

Nighthawk Trail Run

Trail Run 5 km 10 km 15 km
Morning trail races at Colt Creek State Park on February 7, 2027, offering a 5K, 10K, or the 15K Nighthawk Challenge with race shirt and finisher medals.
Feb
13
Sa

Skunk Apes Revenge

Trail Run 30 km 60 km
Trail trail race in the Green Swamp near Dade City FL with 60K, 30K and a 30K ruck, marked course, regular aid stations, camping, and a pet food drive.
Feb
20
Sa

Endure Better Backyard Ultra

Backyard Ultra 4 mi
A backyard ultra at Se7en Wetlands Park: run a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one runner remains; the top two earn automatic entry to Last Soul USA 2028.
Feb
27
Sa

All Day at Holloway

Trail Run 10 km 30 km 50 km
All Day at Holloway in Lakeland, FL on February 27, 2027 offers 10k, 30k, 50k and a five person relay on a groomed 10k cross country loop.
March 2027
Mar
13
Sa

Savage Race - Florida Spring

Obstacle Run 3 mi 5 mi
Savage Race Florida Spring in Dade City on March 13, 2027 offers five to seven mile and three mile obstacle courses plus a kids course and spectator access.
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 on April 17, 2027 offering 5K, 10K and half marathon on flat pine forest trails with team competition and UTMB Index status.
Apr
17
Sa

Funest 50K @ Carter Rd

Trail Run 10 km 30 km 50 km
A multi-distance trail event on the mountain bike trails of Loyce E. Harpe Park featuring a 10k loop, aid stations, awards and limited entries.
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.
July 2027
Jul
17
Sa

Skunk Ape Night Run

Trail Run 30 km
A 30K night trail race in Green Swamp near Dade City, Florida with varied terrain, aid stations every 3 to 5 miles, a post race potluck, and modest finisher awards.
September 2027
Sep
11
Sa

Wild Boar Night Run

Trail Run Half Marathon
A nighttime half marathon in Green Swamp West Tract near Dade City, FL on an out-and-back trail with an aid station at 6.6 miles, drop bag support, camping and a post-race potluck.
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