Get ready for an unforgettable evening adventure at Colt Creek State Park! As the sun sets, the trails come alive for the AdventHealth Nighthawk Trail Run. Choose your challenge: soar through the Night Owl 5K, push further with the Coyote 10K, or test your endurance with the ultimate 15K Nighthawk Challenge—where you take on both races back-to-back.
In 2026, we’re taking the race to an exciting new venue: Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland, FL. Get ready for wide-open trails, a breathtaking sunset backdrop, and the unforgettable challenge of racing into the night.
🎽 Every runner will receive a premium race T-shirt, and when you cross that finish line, you’ll earn a finisher medal that’s just as bold as your run. Complete the Nighthawk Challenge and you’ll score an exclusive third medal—a true badge of honor for the night’s fiercest competitors.
✨ This is an experience you won’t want to miss. 🏃 Spots will go fast—secure yours today!
Events
Nighthawk Challenge = 5K + 10K
Coyote 10K Run
Night Owl 5K Run/Walk
Virtual Nighthawk 15K Challenge - Run Remotely
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Discounts and Refunds
REFUND POLICY
1. Entry fees are non-refundable and cannot be deferred unless you are a member of Sommer Sports Maniacs.
2. Race management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to inclement weather, emergency, natural disaster or governmental interference.
3. Race management reserves the right to accept or reject all entry forms.
YOUTH & SENIOR DISCOUNTS
This event offers a $5 discount on the live 5k race for youths ages 17 and under, and seniors aged 70 and over. The discount is automatically applied at the end of your race registration.
RACE BUNDLE & CLUB DISCOUNTS
Please note that Club & Team Discounts along with special seasonal promo codes cannot be applied to multi-race bundles as they are already deeply discounted. Club and Team codes can only be applied to individual events or groups of individual races. At this time the RunSignUp platform does not allow the use of race credit codes or gift certificate codes when purchasing a multi race bundle.
Location
Colt Creek State Park
16000 State Rte 471
Lakeland, FL 33809 US
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