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Running Races in Florida
Florida currently has 796 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Tampa, Jacksonville, Orlando and Naples have the largest concentration of events.
By distance, that includes 655 5Ks, 266 10Ks, 77 half marathons and 20 marathons. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.
October (190), November (162) and December (129) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 251 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 796
- Active listings
- 1,047
- Cities with races
- 226
Browse Florida races by distance
Upcoming races in Florida
The next 60 of 796 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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How Strong 5KWest Palm Beach, FL
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Out Run Hunger 5kFort Pierce, FL
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Run for Your Life 5KGainesville, FLAdultChildren 5 and UnderKidsUF and Santa Fe Students - Adults +2 more
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Fit2Run X Prosper Bradenton Weekly Boot CampBradenton, FLBoot Camp(April 2025)Boot Camp(August 2025)Boot Camp(December 2024)Boot Camp(December 2025) +1 more
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Bobs Bicycles BCAR #19Indian Harbour Beach, FLBob's Breast Cancer 10 mi RideBob's Breast Cancer 35 mi RideBob's Breast Cancer 60 mi
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest races in Florida
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Disney Star Wars Rival Run WeekendLake Buena Vista, FL Usually held in April · date not confirmed5K10KHalf MarathonRival Run Challenge (10K + Half = 19.3 mi) ~25,000 runners
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Gasparilla-themed runsTampa, FL Usually held in February · date not confirmed5K10Kothers ~25,000 runners
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Walt Disney World MarathonOrlando, FL Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf10K5K ~25,000 runners
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Disney Princess Half Marathon WeekendOrlando, FL Usually held in February · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K (plus Fairytale Challenge) ~20,000 runners
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Disney Springtime Surprise WeekendLake Buena Vista, FL Usually held in April · date not confirmed5K10K10-MilerSpringtime Surprise Challenge (19.3 mi) ~20,000 runners
When races happen in Florida
- January
- 71 upcoming races
- February
- 85 upcoming races
- March
- 45 upcoming races
- April
- 35 upcoming races
- May
- 24 upcoming races
- June
- 10 upcoming races
- July
- 5 upcoming races
- September
- 40 upcoming races
- October
- 190 upcoming races
- November
- 162 upcoming races
- December
- 129 upcoming races
Florida cities with the most races
- Tampa
- 40 upcoming races
- Jacksonville
- 25 upcoming races
- Orlando
- 24 upcoming races
- Naples
- 19 upcoming races
- Key Biscayne
- 19 upcoming races
- Clermont
- 19 upcoming races
- Ocala
- 18 upcoming races
- Miami
- 18 upcoming races
Annual events awaiting their next date
These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Disney Star Wars Rival Run WeekendLake Buena Vista, FL Usually held in April · date not confirmed5K10KHalf MarathonRival Run Challenge (10K + Half = 19.3 mi) ~25,000 runners
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Gasparilla-themed runsTampa, FL Usually held in February · date not confirmed5K10Kothers ~25,000 runners
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Walt Disney World MarathonOrlando, FL Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf10K5K ~25,000 runners
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Disney Princess Half Marathon WeekendOrlando, FL Usually held in February · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K (plus Fairytale Challenge) ~20,000 runners
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Disney Springtime Surprise WeekendLake Buena Vista, FL Usually held in April · date not confirmed5K10K10-MilerSpringtime Surprise Challenge (19.3 mi) ~20,000 runners
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Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon WeekendOrlando, FL Usually held in October · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~15,000 runners
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DONNA Marathon Weekend (26.2 with DONNA)Jacksonville Beach, FL Usually held in February · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K (plus Ultra/relay) ~7,500 runners
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Space Coast MarathonCocoa, FL Usually held in November · date not confirmedMarathonHalf ~6,000 runners
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OUC Orlando Half Marathon WeekendOrlando, FL Usually held in December · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~5,000 runners
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SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run TampaTampa, FL Usually held in December · date not confirmed5K10K15K ~5,000 runners
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Lexus Corporate Run - Fort LauderdaleFort Lauderdale, FL Usually held in April · date not confirmed5K ~4,550 runners
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Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon & HalfFort Lauderdale, FL Usually held in February · date not confirmedMarathonHalf ~4,500 runners
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Pensacola Double Bridge RunPensacola, FL Usually held in February · date not confirmed15K5K5K Walk ~4,500 runners
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Florida Turkey Trot at Nathan Benderson ParkSarasota, FL Usually held in November · date not confirmed10K5K1 Mile ~4,000 runners
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Garden of Life Palm Beaches MarathonWest Palm Beach, FL Usually held in December · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~4,000 runners
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Community First Thanksgiving Distance ClassicJacksonville, FL Usually held in November · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K1 Mile ~3,500 runners
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Best Damn Race OrlandoOrlando, FL Usually held in March · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K (plus 5K+10K Challenge) ~3,200 runners
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AdventHealth July 4th Watermelon 5KWinter Park, FL Usually held in July · date not confirmed5KKids' Run ~3,000 runners
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All Day Running Co. Clearwater Marathon & Running FestivalClearwater, FL Usually held in January · date not confirmed50KMarathonHalf MarathonRelay +1 more ~3,000 runners
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Ameris Bank Jacksonville MarathonJacksonville, FL Usually held in December · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon5K ~3,000 runners
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Best Damn Race Safety HarborSafety Harbor, FL Usually held in February · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K1 Mile ~2,500 runners
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U Can Finish 5 Mile & 2 MileOrlando, FL Usually held in October · date not confirmed5 Mile2 MileDistance Dare (both) ~2,500 runners
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Sarasota Music Half MarathonSarasota, FL Usually held in December · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~2,000 runners
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Track Shack's Celebration of Running 5KOrlando, FL Usually held in August · date not confirmed5K ~2,000 runners
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Town of Celebration Marathon & Half MarathonCelebration, FL Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon ~1,800 runners
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Tallahassee Marathon, Half Marathon & RelayTallahassee, FL Usually held in February · date not confirmedMarathonHalf MarathonMarathon Relay ~1,600 runners
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Barron Collier Companies Naples Half MarathonNaples, FL Usually held in January · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~1,500 runners
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37th Endless Summer Watermelon RideFernandina Beach, FL Usually held in September · next date not announced🔲 11-miles | Tour de Fort- Family Fun Melon🟦 73-miles | The Big Melon🟨 100-miles | The Mighty Melon🟩 30-miles | L
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9/11 Heroes Run - Jacksonville, FloridaJacksonville Beach, FL Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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9/11 Heroes Run - Lithia, FloridaLithia, FL Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Miles
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9/11 Heroes Run - Tampa, FloridaSan Antonio, FL Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Miles
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AdventHealth Cool Sommer Mornings Triathlon\Duathlon\5K Series #3Clermont, FL Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
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AdventHealth Cool Sommer Mornings Triathlon\Duathlon\5K Series #4Clermont, FL Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
Races in nearby states
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Running Races in Florida: common questions
- How many races are there in Florida?
- RaceRove currently lists 796 upcoming races in Florida with a confirmed date, plus 251 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Which Florida cities have the most races?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Tampa (40), Jacksonville (25), Orlando (24), Naples (19) and Key Biscayne (19).
- When is race season in Florida?
- Of the upcoming races listed, the busiest months are October (190), November (162) and December (129).
- What is the biggest race in Florida?
- By estimated field size, the largest race listed in Florida is the Disney Star Wars Rival Run Weekend, with about 25,000 runners across all of its distances.
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