The Florida Run - Colt Creek State Park
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Event overview
The Florida Run at Colt Creek State Park takes place on April 11, 2026, in Lakeland, FL. The event offers three trail distances and includes packet pick-up at the park on the days before the race. Parking passes are required for the state park; fees go to Colt Creek State Park and single-use or annual passes are available.
- 5K - 3.18 miles; 104 ft elevation gain; 1 aid station.
- 10K - 6.28 miles; 180 ft elevation gain; 2 aid stations.
- Half‑Marathon - 13.13 miles; 330 ft elevation gain; 5 aid stations.
Course and services
Courses are marked with signage. Aid stations are placed every 2.5 miles; some stations are self-serve and some are staffed by volunteers. On-course restrooms are provided (Half-Marathon: miles 3, 6, 9.5; 10K: mile 3; 5K: one on-course restroom). Nutrition is available on the half-marathon at miles 5, 7.5, and 10. Participants receive a race swag item, a medallion after finishing, and post-race snacks. Races are chip timed. Individual and age-group awards are given, plus team awards for fastest run club teams and a largest-team award through the run club competition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.