HalfRuns
The Florida Run @ Colt Creek State Park

The Florida Run @ Colt Creek State Park

Race Date

Apr 17, 2027

Location

Lakeland, FL

Solid Pick49

The Experience

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!

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, April 17, 2027

Start Time

7:15 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt or Tank Top or Socks

Start Location

16000 State Rd. 471, Lakeland, FL, 33809

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

6.2 Miles3.1 Miles

Quality Score

Solid Pick49
Methodology
Heritage6/20

3 years running

Size11/15

~186 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty16/20

16% returning runners

Course & details3/15

4 timing sources

National draw7/10

runners from 15 states

Front-pack speed1/5

winner 1:25:03

Weather0/10

typical high 82°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

60°

Afternoon (High)

82°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.1"

Precipitation

12 mph

Wind

65%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 795 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.

Most recent

2026

Total finishers

795

Median time

2:20:17

Latest turnout

186

States

23

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:15p50 median ≈ 2:154:10

Turnout by year

20242026

'24'25'26
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