The Florida Run @ Colt Creek State Park

About the Event

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

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!

Races Offered

Half Marathon

Apr 17, 2027

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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07:15

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$70.00

10k

Apr 17, 2027

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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07:30

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$46.00

5K

Apr 17, 2027

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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07:45

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Lakeland.

thermostat Temperature

17.5° / 29.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

17.4° / 28.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 39m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

65.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:01

nightlight Sunset

19:53

About Lakeland

Learn more about the host city, Lakeland.

Lakeland is the largest city in Polk County, Florida. It is home to Florida Southern College, which has the largest collection of buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright at a single site in the world.