Cycling & running events in Deltona, 2026

Coastal Miles Around Daytona

Running: Daytona Beach gives locals 23 miles of firm, packed sand, so easy Z2 and barefoot strides are always on the table. New Smyrna Beach adds 17 miles of terrific beachfront running when the wind is right. The boardwalk trail runs 6 miles. Riverside Drive in New Smyrna Beach carries 4 miles along the Indian River. The Running Elements hosts a free weekly Run Club every Wednesday at 6:00 PM. Gobbler 5K, Wings of the West Urban Ultra, Deltona Jingle Jog 5K, Run with the Pack 5k, and Tomoka Marathon anchor the calendar.

Cycling: Ormond Scenic Loop is the big local ride, and the 33-mile route rolls past rivers, creeks, marshes, dunes, beach, and historic buildings. Blue Spring State Park is 3 miles away. Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve holds nearly 12 miles of mountain bike trails, while Chuck Lennon Park packs about 11 miles for singletrack work. Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge gives gravel legs more than 15 miles of unpaved trails. The hilliest part sits on access and egress over W. /Bridge, so climbs stay short and punchy.

Season: Locals like cooler months for steady base miles, long runs, and cleaner interval days. Summer brings coastal heat, and the brief has Daytona sitting around 25°C with highs near 26°C, so early starts matter for runners and riders. The beach still works in summer because packed sand stays honest without feeling technical. Shaded sections around Tomoka State Park, Old Dixie Highway, and Blue Spring State Park become the smart picks. Winter changes the kit and the pacing, with forecast lows in the brief dropping to -1°C and -2°C, but the roads, trails, and beach still keep training open.