Landbridge Trail 5k

Landbridge Trail 5k takes place in Ocala, Florida, on November 14, 2026. The event offers a single format, a 5K (3.1 miles) trail run starting at 8:30 a.m. It is put on by Combat Racing Events, and the name points to a trail course rather than a road loop, so expect natural surfaces underfoot.

A trail 5K is a good fit whether you are new to off-road running or looking for a short, sharp effort before the holidays. Pacing by feel matters more than pacing by the watch on trails: footing, turns and small rises will break up your rhythm, so plan to run slightly slower than your road 5K pace and push harder on the smoother sections. In the weeks before the race, add one or two runs a week on dirt or grass to get your ankles used to uneven ground, and include a few short hill repeats. A six- to eight-week block with one faster session and one easy longer run each week is plenty for this distance.