What race distances can I run in Gainesville?
Gainesville has 5K (28), 10K (19). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
Florida · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in Gainesville, Florida
Upcoming running races in and near Gainesville, Florida - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
30 upcoming races · 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, Jan 30, 20272027 Newnan's Lake 15k Gainesville, FLFrom $40Details Sat, Jan 30, 2027Beer Mile @ Cypress & Grove Brewery Gainesville, FLFrom $25Details 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 $15Details 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
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Races in Nearby Cities
More race calendars close to Gainesville. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.
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 Racing in Gainesville
When is race season in Gainesville?
November is the busiest month for races in Gainesville, with 5 of the 30, followed by December with 5. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Gainesville races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 15 races in Gainesville with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:52, 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 race in Gainesville?
Browse Gainesville run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.