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10K races near Ocala

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Upcoming 10K races near Ocala

This week 2

Run · road · 10K

Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (27)

Run · road · 10K

Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL

JUL 3

Run · road · 10K

Eagle 5K & 10K, at Gainesville, FL (28)

Gainesville · 55 km away

Run · road · 10K

Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (29)

Run · road · 10K

Eagle 5K & 10K, at Gainesville, FL (30)

Gainesville · 55 km away

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AUG 5

Run · road · 10K

Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (31)

Run · road · 10K

Summer Sizzler- Orlando

Orlando · 79 km away

Run · road · 10K

Ninja 5K & 10K, at Gainesville, FL (32)

Gainesville · 55 km away

Run · road · 10K

Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (33)

Run · road · 10K

Ninja 5K & 10K at Gainesville August

Gainesville · 55 km away

SEP 1

Run · road · 10K

Ranch Run at the U

Chiefland · 77 km away

Ocala · 80 km

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Recurring 10K races near Ocala

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

LSSC Monster Dash

The LSSC Monster Dash is a Halloween 5K/10K fun run held at Lake-Sumter State College’s Leesburg Campus in Leesburg, Florida. The race begins on campus at 9501 U.S. Highway 441 and follows a loop around Silver Lake behind the college, offering participants a campus-and-lake route instead of city streets. This event welcomes families, encourages costumes, and allows runners to select between the 5K, 10K, or a virtual participation option. Despite its fun-run atmosphere, the race is timed, and top finishers will receive recognition by age category, with additional prizes for age group and gender winners. Participants who register will receive race merchandise, such as a shirt, medal, or gift bag, based on their registration specifics. Proceeds benefit the LSSC Foundation, supporting scholarships and education at Lake-Sumter State College, thereby functioning as a community fundraiser for the institution.

2025 Turkey Trot Trail 5k & 10k

Gobbler 5K, 10K,13.1M & 26.2M at Ocala, FL (45)

The Gobbler in Ocala, Florida, is a paved running event starting at 8:00 AM, offering 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon distances. Registration is exclusively through RunSignup prior to race day, as no on-site sign-ups are available. Packet pickup occurs at Pavilion 1 shortly before the event begins. The 5K and 10K races follow a 1.56-mile out-and-back course, with the 5K completed once and the 10K twice. The half marathon and marathon utilize a distinct 1.64-mile out-and-back route, run four times for the half marathon and eight times for the marathon. Participants in longer distances should anticipate a course with numerous loops. The event has a 6-hour cutoff, provides finisher medals, awards, series points, and a prize for the best costume.

The Florida Run Lake Louisa State Park Trail Run

Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (47)

The Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M is a paved running race in Ocala, Florida, offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. All races begin at 8:00 AM. Runners should go to Pavilion 1 for packet pickup, available from 7:30 AM to 7:50 AM. Registration must be completed via RunSignup prior to race morning, as no on-site registration will be available. The 5K and 10K follow an out-and-back course; the 5K is completed once, and the 10K is completed twice. The half marathon is also an out-and-back course, run four times. All participants have a 3 hour 30 minute time limit. Medals will be awarded to finishers, and awards will be presented. Series points contribute to US Road Running standings, and a best costume award is included.

Pie Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (Thanksgiving) 48

The Pie Gobbler in Ocala, Florida, takes place on Thanksgiving morning with three distances starting at 8:00 AM: 5K, 10K, and half marathon. This paved race begins at the Baseline Road Trailhead. Runners should gather at Pavilion 1 for packet pickup prior to the start. Registration is managed via RunSignup; no race-day signups are available on site. The courses are straightforward out-and-back routes, simplifying navigation for participants and observers. The 5K covers the route once, the 10K twice, and the half marathon completes the out-and-back four times. The event has a 3 hour, 30 minute time limit, offers finisher medals, and includes a best costume award. It offers a holiday community run atmosphere alongside its timed road race elements.

AdventHealth Groveland Turkey Trot 5K & 10K presented by LiveTrends Design Group

The AdventHealth Groveland Turkey Trot begins Thanksgiving morning at Cherry Lake Park on Wilson Lake Parkway in Groveland, Florida. Participants can choose between a 5K or 10K, with the 5K starting early to encourage activity before Thanksgiving dinner. The course follows Groveland’s hilly roads along Wilson Lake Parkway, with road closures provided by Lake County, the City of Groveland, and the Groveland Police Department. The 10K includes a hard-packed off-road section that remains open to vehicles but is clearly marked. FloDash organizes the race, presented by LiveTrends Design Group, attracting families, walkers, casual runners, and those seeking a more challenging 10K than a typical holiday run.

AdventHealth Lake Minneola Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

The AdventHealth Lake Minneola Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K is a Central Florida race day held at the Waterfront, utilizing the Lake Minneola Waterfront and the South Lake Trail. Participants can choose between a half marathon, 10K, or 5K run/walk, with virtual participation also available. In-person races commence early, beginning with the half marathon, followed by the 10K, and then the 5K. The course follows the lake and the trail, featuring live music and entertainment. Half marathon finishers receive a beach towel. All participants get lightweight mesh shirts, finisher medals, race swag, and complimentary race photos. West Volusia Pacers will be present to assist runners in achieving their target times, and top finishers will be awarded custom prizes. Post-race, a lakeside gathering will offer a Suncreek Brewery beer garden and hot mac 'n cheese for finishers.

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Ocala Training Notes

Ocala hosts 19 10K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Ocala runners get a park-heavy setup with real choices for Z2 days and sharper work. The Florida Trail gives the best long-run feel from Santos, with about 24 miles running west to Dunnellon and over 10 miles heading east. The Cross Florida Greenway’s equestrian trail network adds dirt underfoot when pavement gets old. Local runners use the Historic District for race-day rhythm, especially around the Mother's Day 5k Run / Walk. The Mother's Day 2M and other short races keep the calendar moving.

Ocala riders have the better-known club scene, because Ocala Mountain Bike Association maintains Santos. Santos gives beginners and expert riders more than 80 miles of bike trails, so singletrack is not a side dish here. The main loop runs 3 km with 703 m of gain. The route includes 1 km of pavement. The climbs are not mountains, but the rollers, sand, ruts, and dirt descents make intervals honest. The local anchor is more gran fondo than crit.

Winter gives Ocala its best training block, with December weather moving from a 34°F low to a 61°F high. Local runners can stack longer Florida Trail days without the summer bite. Local cyclists can start later, ride gravel, and still come home with clean Z2 miles or a hard Santos session. Summer brings hot, humid air, so locals shift runs and rides earlier and keep the work simple. The forest still works in summer, but the effort feels bigger. Winter changes the mood for both sports, because longer rides, half marathon work, and back-to-back trail days feel normal again.