AdventHealth Nighthawk Trail Run - Night Owl 5K and Coyote 10K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 6, 2027
- Start time
- 4:15 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Lakeland, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $39 · goes up to $65 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coyote 10K Run | 10K | Feb 6, 20274:15 PM | $55$65 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Nighthawk Challenge = 5K + 10K | 15K | Feb 6, 20274:15 PM | $89$99 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Night Owl 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Feb 6, 20274:15 PM | $39$45 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5K-10K - Run RemotelyVirtual | 5K | Feb 6, 20274:15 PM | $45 | – |
| Virtual Nighthawk 15K Challenge - Run RemotelyVirtual | 15K | Feb 6, 20274:15 PM | $75 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $65 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Coyote 10K Run: $55 until Sep 30, then $65 until Dec 31, then $75 until Jan 31, then $79 until Feb 6.
- Nighthawk Challenge = 5K + 10K: $89 until Sep 30, then $99 until Dec 31, then $119 until Jan 31, then $129 until Feb 6.
- Night Owl 5K Run/Walk: $39 until Sep 30, then $45 until Dec 31, then $55 until Jan 31, then $59 until Feb 6.
Online registration closes Feb 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $89, entry is about 78 percent above a typical 15K in Florida, which costs $50 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:12 AM, and the Coyote 10K Run starts at 4:15 PM. The start sits about 120 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
16000 State Rte 471, Lakeland, FL 33809
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (2 years)Night Owl 5K Run/Walk
Coyote 10K Run
Nighthawk Challenge = 5K + 10K
Aggregated from official results (Sommer Sports) for AdventHealth Nighthawk Trail Run - Night Owl 5K and Coyote 10K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at AdventHealth Nighthawk Trail Run - Night Owl 5K and Coyote 10K?
At the 2026 Night Owl 5K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 27:22 or better, the top quarter in 31:03, and half the field in 37:07; the last tenth came in after 50:28.
At the 2026 Coyote 10K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 54:10 or better, the top quarter in 1:00:21, and half the field in 1:05:04; the last tenth came in after 1:31:54.
At the 2026 Nighthawk Challenge = 5K + 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 1:20:28 or better, the top quarter in 1:26:06, and half the field in 1:38:26; the last tenth came in after 2:08:02.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 30:33 | 28:57 |
| 20-29 | 29:18 | 25:32 |
| 30-39 | 32:58 | 29:36 |
| 40-49 | 28:18 | 25:44 |
| 50-59 | 33:41 | 25:46 |
| 60-69 | 42:48 | 37:09 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Down 17 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
AdventHealth Nighthawk Trail Run - Night Owl 5K and Coyote 10K 5K year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 202 to 183 finishers, and the median time dropped from 39:56 to 37:07.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 183 (-9%) | 37:07 | under 27:22 | 20:13 |
| 2025 | 202 | 39:56 | under 27:46 | 21:56 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Florida trail 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:03, against 31:30 in a typical Florida trail 5K, so times here are about average.
- 10K: About average for Florida trail 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 1:00:21, against 59:35 in a typical Florida trail 10K, so times here are about average.
- 15K: Faster than most US trail 15Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 15K field finished under 1:26:06, against 1:33:44 in a typical US trail 15K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around February 6 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 65 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 16000 State Rte 471, Lakeland, FL 33809Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 120 feet
- Included with entry
- Unisex T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, 15K
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 6, 2027), 2026 (Feb 7, 2026), 2025 (Feb 8, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is AdventHealth Nighthawk Trail Run - Night Owl 5K and Coyote 10K?
- Saturday, February 6, 2027, starting at 4:15 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $39 before processing fees, and rises to $65 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $89, entry is about 78 percent above a typical 15K in Florida, which costs $50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, 15K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 183 runners finished the Night Owl 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 37:07 and the winner ran 20:13.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:03, against 31:30 in a typical Florida trail 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 16000 State Rte 471, Lakeland, FL 33809.
From the organizers
Enjoy a beautiful nighttime trail run at Colt Creek State Park! Pick your distance, the Night Owl 5K or the Coyote 10K, or race both with the 15K Nighthawk Challenge. All courses are loop courses on the unpaved trails within the state park. All 5K runners are required to start the race with a headlamp,
All participants receive a premium cotton T-shirt and finishers for all events receive a super cool finisher medal. Nighthawk Challenge finishers will receive a 3rd super cool Nighthawk Challenge bonus medal.