AdventHealth Moonlit Nighthawk Trail Run 10K
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Night Owl 5K - Coyote 10K - Nighthawk 15K Challenge
The event is a sunset trail run at Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland, FL on February 7, 2026. It offers three race options: a 5K, a 10K, and the Nighthawk 15K Challenge, which requires completing both the 5K and 10K back-to-back. To be eligible for the Nighthawk Challenge bonus medal, runners must register for both events via the Nighthawk Challenge Bundle; the event notes that Nighthawk Challenge participants should be able to run a sub 1:30 10K.
Distances:
- Night Owl 5K - 3.1 miles
- Coyote 10K - 6.2 miles
- Nighthawk 15K Challenge - 5K plus 10K back-to-back
Course, rules and amenities
Courses are looped on the unpaved trails of Colt Creek State Park. Trail conditions may include soft sand, standing water, mud, rocks, roots, and possible wildlife. Headlamps are required for the 5K. Strollers, baby joggers, and pets are prohibited on the courses.
The event provides a premium cotton race T-shirt, finisher medals, and a bonus medal for completing the Nighthawk Challenge. The course is described as accurately measured and well-marked, with chip timing and awards three deep in five-year age groups for both events. Awards include top three overall, top masters, and top three in each age division by gender. Post-race food and drinks are listed among the amenities. Maps are listed as coming soon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.