Upcoming Races in Ocala

Endurance Grid lists 29 races in Ocala, Florida, from October 2026 to July 2027.

29
Races
5
Sports

Racing in Ocala

The Ocala race calendar is busiest in November, October, and May. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running, Rucking, Road Cycling, Paddle, and Trail Running — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, and 15K, along with other popular distances.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

64,903

as of 2023

City Elevation

65 ft

Nearest Airport

GNV

Gainesville Regional Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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29 races in Ocala

October 2026 Ocala, Florida Races

4 upcoming races in Ocala, Florida in October.
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (42)
4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 84° / 63°·65 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
RunningRuckingTrail Running
Greenway Trick 'R Trot
12788 SW 69th Ct, Ocala, FL
5K · 10K · 15K
Avg 82° / 58°·65 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
5k Nevermore
4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 83° / 60°·65 ft city elevation
Oct
30
Fri
Running
Stone Creek Tennis - 5K Spooky Striders Walk/Run
2000, Ocala, FL
5K
Avg 81° / 58°·65 ft city elevation

November 2026 Ocala, Florida Races

8 upcoming races in Ocala, Florida in November.
Nov
7
Sat
Running
Gobbler 5K, 10K,13.1M & 26.2M at Ocala, FL (45)
4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL
5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 79° / 55°·65 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
Run for the Dogs 5k - Ocala
Baseline Trailhead, Ocala, FL
5K
Avg 77° / 54°·65 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
RunningRucking
Landbridge Trail 5k
11100 SW 16th Avenue, Ocala, FL
5K
Avg 77° / 54°·65 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
SMHS Family Fun Run/Walk 5k
1350 SW 165th Street, Ocala, FL
5K
Avg 77° / 54°·65 ft city elevation
Nov
21
Sat
Running
Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (47)
4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 76° / 52°·65 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Go and Gobble 5k
11008 S Hwy 475, Ocala, FL
5K
Avg 75° / 51°·65 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Pie Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (Thanksgiving) 48
4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 75° / 51°·65 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
RunningRoad CyclingPaddle
Frank DeLuca YMCA 5K & 10K
3200 SE 17th Street, Ocala, FL
5K · 10K
Avg 75° / 51°·65 ft city elevation

December 2026 Ocala, Florida Races

3 upcoming races in Ocala, Florida in December.
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Ocala, FL (49)
4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL
5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 74° / 50°·65 ft city elevation
Dec
12
Sat
Running
Ocala Reindeer Run Presented by the Gaekwad Family
NDS Global, Ocala, FL
5K
Avg 73° / 49°·65 ft city elevation
Dec
19
Sat
Running
Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (51)
4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 72° / 48°·65 ft city elevation

January 2027 Ocala, Florida Races

2 upcoming races in Ocala, Florida in January.
Jan
2
Sat
Running
New Year 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M, Ocala, FL (01)
4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL
5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 71° / 46°·65 ft city elevation
Jan
16
Sat
Running
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (03)
4803 SE 58th Ave #4397, Ocala, FL
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 70° / 45°·65 ft city elevation

February 2027 Ocala, Florida Races

2 upcoming races in Ocala, Florida in February.
Feb
6
Sat
Running
Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (06)
4803 SE 58th Ave #4397, Ocala, FL
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 72° / 47°·65 ft city elevation
Feb
20
Sat
Running
Viking 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Ocala, FL (08)
4803 SE 58th Ave #4397, Ocala, FL
5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 75° / 49°·65 ft city elevation

March 2027 Ocala, Florida Races

2 upcoming races in Ocala, Florida in March.
Mar
6
Sat
Running
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (10)
4803 SE 58th Ave #4397, Ocala, FL
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 77° / 51°·65 ft city elevation
Mar
20
Sat
Running
Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M Ocala, FL (12)
4803 SE 58th Ave #4397, Ocala, FL
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 79° / 53°·65 ft city elevation

April 2027 Ocala, Florida Races

2 upcoming races in Ocala, Florida in April.
Apr
3
Sat
Running
Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (14)
4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 82° / 55°·65 ft city elevation
Apr
17
Sat
Running
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (16)
4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 84° / 58°·65 ft city elevation

May 2027 Ocala, Florida Races

3 upcoming races in Ocala, Florida in May.
May
1
Sat
Running
Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (18)
4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 87° / 60°·65 ft city elevation
May
8
Sat
Running
Mother's Day 5k Run / Walk
151 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL
5K
Avg 88° / 62°·65 ft city elevation
May
15
Sat
Running
Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (20)
4803 SE 58th Ave #4397, Ocala, FL
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 89° / 64°·65 ft city elevation

June 2027 Ocala, Florida Races

2 upcoming races in Ocala, Florida in June.
Jun
5
Sat
Running
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (23)
4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 91° / 69°·65 ft city elevation
Jun
19
Sat
Running
Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (25)
4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 91° / 71°·65 ft city elevation

July 2027 Ocala, Florida Races

1 upcoming race in Ocala, Florida in July.
Jul
4
Sun
Running
Iggy's "4 on the Fourth" Freedom Run
2601 E Fort King St., Ocala, FL
4 Mile
Avg 92° / 72°·65 ft city elevation

Races near Ocala

Dec
5
Sat
Running
Sleigh the Day 5K / 10K
13 miles away5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL
5K · 10K
Avg 74° / 50°·56 ft city elevation
Mar
27
Sat
RunningTrail Running
AdventHealth Silver Springs Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
13 miles awayFlorida Silver Springs, Silver Springs, FL
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 81° / 54°·56 ft city elevation
Jan
2–3
Sat–Sun
RunningTrail RunningUltra
Florida Outlaw Ultra
15 miles away13275 SE 115th Ave, Ocklawaha, FL
50K · 100K · Ultra
Avg 71° / 46°
Oct
11
Sun
Running
22Mohawks Airborne Shuffle 5K at X35
15 miles away14968 SW 110th St, Dunnellon, FL
5K
Avg 85° / 63°·39 ft city elevation
Feb
27
Sat
Running
Run for The Springs 5k
15 miles away14968 SW 110th Street, Dunnellon, FL
5K
Avg 75° / 47°·39 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Running of the Squares Brownwood
19 miles awayWest Torch Lake Drive, The Villages, FL
5K
Avg 81° / 64°·74 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - The Villages, FL
20 miles away700 N. Buena Vista Boulevard, The Villages, FL
5K
Avg 74° / 54°·74 ft city elevation
Apr
18
Sun
RunningTrail Running
Withlacoochee Forest Trail Marathon
22 miles awayTwo Mile Prairie Tract - Bear Head Hammock Recreational Area, Hernando, FL
10K · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 83° / 55°·56 ft city elevation
Nov
28
Sat
Running
Wildwood's Pie Breakfast Run
22 miles away100 N Main Street, Wildwood, FL
5K
Avg 74° / 49°·64 ft city elevation
Apr
3
Sat
Running
Cake by the Lake 5K Run and Walks
25 miles awayLiberty Park, Inverness, FL
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 79° / 53°·38 ft city elevation
Oct
31
Sat
TriathlonAquabikeDuathlon
Tri Cooter Sprint Triathlon
25 miles away328 E. Dampier Street, Inverness, FL
Avg 80° / 56°·38 ft city elevation
Mar
27
Sat
Running
2027 Trail of Payne 5k, 10K & 1 Mile Fun Run
25 miles awayPayne's Prairie State Park, Gainesville, FL
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
Avg 78° / 51°·135 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Ocala, Florida?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 29 upcoming races in Ocala, Florida, spanning 5 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Ocala?
Ocala hosts road cycling, paddle, rucking, running, and trail running races.
Is there a race season in Ocala?
Races in Ocala run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in November and October.
What race distances can you find in Ocala?
Upcoming races in Ocala cover distances including 1 Mile, 5K, 4 Mile, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon, and Marathon.
What other cities near Ocala have races?
Nearby race cities include Gainesville.