Ocala
Trail Running Calendar near Ocala 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ocala 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
Point to point 50K on October 17, 2026 along the Florida National Scenic Trail west corridor, requiring GPX navigation and a carried phone.
A Halloween themed trail marathon and half marathon in Ocala on October 24, 2026, run mostly on dirt trails from Baseline Trailhead Park with marked aid stations and finisher medals.
November 2026
A well marked 5K loop on the Florida Trail in Ocala with running and rucking divisions, live timing, race day packet pickup, and a custom finisher medal; ruck entrants must meet specific weight and pack rules.
December 2026
Christmas themed trail races at Silver Springs State Park offering 5K and 10K distances with race shirts, finisher medals, and age group awards.
January 2027
Test your endurance on a 5K loop through the rugged wetlands and wooded trails of Florida with timed races ranging from 6 to 24 hours plus a 20K option.
February 2027
A 12 hour trail endurance event in Inverness, FL on a 5 mile loop with shaded single and double-track trails, an aid station potluck, and a finisher award for 10 miles.
A community 5K at Marion County Airport in Dunnellon that combines varied trail surfaces and the sights and sounds of aircraft. Age-group medals and a Traveling Cup for the fastest team are part of the event.
Navigation heavy urban ultra in Ocala Florida with looped routes of about 55k and 25k that visit public painted horse artworks.
March 2027
A free, limited field trail ultra in Fort McCoy, FL on March 13, 2027 offering 50K and 30K routes along scenic sections of the Florida Trail.
Trail races at Silver Springs State Park including a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a virtual 13.1 mile option with a shirt and finisher medal.
April 2027
May 2027
August 2027
An 8-hour timed ruck at Ross Prairie near Dunnellon, FL featuring a 6.5 mile loop over sandy berms, forest roads, and varied trail with a dedicated rucking division.