The Florida Run @ Colt Creek State Park
About this race
Run the trails of beautiful Colt Creek State Park on April 17, 2027
Choose from 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon distances and experience scenic Florida wilderness, smooth runnable trails, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Whether you're chasing a PR or enjoying the outdoors, this race delivers a memorable trail experience for all levels.
EVENT OVERVIEW
Experience a scenic trail run through the beautiful woods of Colt Creek State Park. Surrounded by towering pine trees, flat terrain, and peaceful lakes, this event offers the perfect blend of performance, community, and nature.
Designed for both first-time trail runners and experienced athletes, the course is well-marked, highly runnable, and set in one of Central Florida’s most pristine state parks.
RACE SCHEDULE
Friday Packet Pick-Up: 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Saturday Packet Pick-Up: 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM
Start Times:
Half Marathon – 7:15 AM
10K – 7:30 AM
5K – 7:45 AM
DISTANCES & COURSE DETAILS
5K | 3.18 miles • 104 ft elevation gain
1 aid station
10K | 6.28 miles • 180 ft elevation gain
2 aid stations • 1 restroom
Half Marathon | 13.13 miles • 330 ft elevation gain
5 aid stations • 3 restrooms
Nutrition at miles 5, 7.5, and 10
SWAG & AWARDS
All races are professionally chip timed.
Every participant receives:
Finisher medal
Choice of Race swag item
Post-race snacks
Awards are given to overall and age group winners in each distance.
RUN CLUB COMPETITION
Register your team and compete in our Run Club Competition.
Fastest Team Awards in the 5K|10K|HALF
Get Up & Go Award - Largest Team
PARKING & PARK INFO
Parking fees go directly to Colt Creek State Park. Passes are single-use, and runners may also purchase an annual Florida State Parks pass.
WHY RUN COLT CREEK?
Flat, fast, and beginner-friendly trail course
Beautiful pine forests and lake views
Well-marked and professionally managed event
Family-friendly atmosphere
👉 Register now and join us for an unforgettable day on the trails at Colt Creek State Park!
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Trail running
Half Marathon
10k
5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Lakeland.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 37 Lakeland events
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