The Osprey Trail Run

The Osprey Trail Run is held in Port Sainte-Lucie, Florida, on September 19, 2026. Three formats are on the program: a 25K (15.5 miles) trail run starting at 7:00 a.m., an 8K trail run at 8:00 a.m., and an 8K walk at the same time. Florida trail running generally means flat ground, sand and roots rather than climbing.

The 8K walk opens the event to anyone, which makes this a good family morning where one person races the 25K while the others take on the shorter distances. The 8K run is a comfortable first trail race, and the 25K is a solid target for runners moving up from a half marathon who want more time on trail without the commitment of an ultra. Twelve weeks with a weekly long run and one faster session cover the 25K well. Since mid-September in Florida is still hot and humid, the early start helps, but drink well the day before and plan to run the 25K on effort rather than pace.