Sat, Oct 10, 2026

FCA 5K

Ocala, FL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

About the FCA 5K

The course runs through the Greenway out of the Baseline Trailhead, a section of trail that feels removed from the surrounding roads. The path is scenic and the setting is quiet for a road race. It draws a competitive local field, so expect to be pushed if you are racing, but the surroundings keep the morning from feeling like a purely urban event.

Early packet pickup is the evening before at an Anytime Fitness location in Ocala, with race-morning pickup opening at the park before the start. Teams are welcome, and both FCA Endurance and Anytime Fitness Ocala have organized groups you can join at registration.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

60finishers

23:02winner

35:56median

59:49cutoff

Top 3: M. Hodges (23:02) · Matthew Merchant (23:34) · Christian Compton (24:20)

The FCA 5K has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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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.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/10/2026 08:00$30

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Common Questions About the FCA 5K

Will I finish last at the FCA 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 35:56, and the last recorded finisher came in around 59:49, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the FCA 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (60 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the FCA 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 23:02 while the median finisher took 35:56. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.