The Florida Run @ Colt Creek State Park
Updated
Saturday, April 17, 2027, first start 7:15 AM, in Lakeland (16000 State Rd. 471). Distances: 5K, 10K, Half marathon. Entry from $45 to $80; the Half marathon goes from $80 to $85 after December 7.
Course and race notes
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, April 17
2027 · in 161 days
Start time
7:15 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
5K10KHalf marathon
Price
$45 to $80
Plus the platform's processing fee
Half marathon goes up after Mon Dec 7 (in 30 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Apr 17 (in 161 days)
Opened May 20, 2026
Race day in Lakeland
Weather
85° / 62°F
Typical high and low for April 17, with a 18% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Lakeland 2, FL (15 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:01 AM – 7:53 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 14 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Apr 16
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.