When are most 5K races held in Gainesville?
October is the busiest month for 5K races in Gainesville, with 5 of the 18, followed by September with 4. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Florida · 5K
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.
18 upcoming 5K races found · 6 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, Aug 8, 2026Ninja 5K & 10K, at Gainesville, FL (32) Gainesville, FLFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 22, 2026Ninja 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (34) Gainesville, FLFrom $30Register Sat, Sep 12, 2026Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (37) Gainesville, FLFrom $30Register Wed, Sep 16, 2026UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Chomp for Charity 5K Gainesville, FLFrom $25Register Sat, Sep 19, 2026Run for Recovery 5k Gainesville, FLPricing TBADetails Sat, Sep 26, 2026Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (39) Gainesville, FLFrom $30Register Sat, Oct 10, 2026Tom Walker PREVIEW 5k and 10k Gainesville, FLFrom $20Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Haunted 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (41) Gainesville, FLFrom $30Register Sat, Oct 17, 2026Howl-o-ween 5k - Gainesville Gainesville, FLFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Healing For All 5k/10k Gainesville, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Haunted 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (43) Gainesville, FLFrom $30Register Sun, Nov 8, 2026Tom Walker Half Marathon & 5k Gainesville, FLFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Children’s Miracle Network Dash and Bash 5K Gainesville, FLFrom $30Details 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, 2026Holiday 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (50) Gainesville, FLFrom $30Register Sat, Dec 26, 2026Holiday 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (52) 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 Jul 27, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in Gainesville
How much do Gainesville 5K races cost?
Entry fees for 5K races here run from $20 to about $30, depending on the event and how early you register.
How early should I register for a 5K in Gainesville?
4 of the 18 5K races in Gainesville already have a price increase scheduled, so entry gets more expensive the longer you leave it. Race pricing almost always steps up as the date approaches, and signing up early is usually the cheapest option.
Are Gainesville 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 6 5K races in Gainesville with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:30, 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.