When are most 5K races held in Gainesville?
November is the busiest month for 5K races in Gainesville, with 5 of the 28, followed by December with 5. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Florida · 5K
2026-2027 5K Races in Gainesville, Florida
Every upcoming 5K around Gainesville, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
28 upcoming 5K races found · 15 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Gainesville races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026Habitat Hustle 5K Run/Walk Gainesville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Howl-o-ween 5k - Gainesville Gainesville, FLFrom $50Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Haunted 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (43) Gainesville, FLFrom $30Register Sat, Oct 31, 2026Flatwoods 5K Gainesville, FLFrom $20Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026Tom Walker Half Marathon & 5k Gainesville, FLFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 14, 20262026 Joey's Wings 5K & Bubble Crane Kids Run Gainesville, FLFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Children’s Miracle Network Dash and Bash 5K Gainesville, FLFrom $35Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Gobbler 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (46) Gainesville, FLFrom $30Register Sat, Nov 28, 2026Gobbler 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (48) Gainesville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Season of Hope Run Gainesville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Santa Paws 5k-9 and 10K-9 Run/Walk - Gainesville Gainesville, FLFrom $40Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Holiday 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (50) Gainesville, FLFrom $30Register Sat, Dec 19, 2026FTC Jingle Bell Jog 5k and Holiday Social Gainesville, FLFrom $25Details Sat, Dec 26, 2026Holiday 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (52) Gainesville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 2, 2027Pirate 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (01) Gainesville, FLFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 23, 2027Viking 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (04) Gainesville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (07) Gainesville, FLFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 20, 2027Healing For All 5k/10k Gainesville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Squirrel 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (09) Gainesville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 13, 2027Pirate 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (11) Gainesville, FLFrom $30Register Sat, Mar 27, 20272027 Trail of Payne 5K, 10K & 1 Mile Fun Run Gainesville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 27, 2027Viking 5K & 10K, Gainesville, FL (13) Gainesville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Pirate 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (15) Gainesville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Pirate 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (17) Gainesville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, May 8, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (19) Gainesville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, May 22, 2027Viking 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (21) Gainesville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Jun 12, 2027Pirate 5K & 10K, at Gainesville, FL (24) Gainesville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Jun 26, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 10K, Gainesville, FL (26) Gainesville, FLFrom $30Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 17, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in Gainesville
Are Gainesville 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 15 5K races in Gainesville with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:41, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a 5K in Gainesville?
Browse Gainesville run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.