What race distances can I run in Gainesville?
Gainesville has 5K (12). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
Georgia · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in Gainesville, Georgia
Upcoming running races in and near Gainesville, Georgia - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
13 upcoming races · 11 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 24, 2026Superhero for Special Olympics 5K Gainesville, GAFrom $30Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026Charity Ball Chase 5K Gainesville, GAFrom $35Details Thu, Nov 26, 202617th Annual Gainesville Turkey Trot 5K/10K/Half Marathon and YOUTH FUN RUN Gainesville, GAFrom $20Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Gainesville's Thanksgiving Day Cops & Gobblers 5K Gainesville, GAFrom $10Details Sun, Dec 6, 2026Green Street Santa Sprint Gainesville, GAFrom $24Details Sun, Feb 7, 2027Blue Ribbon Run 5K Gainesville, GAFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 13, 2027Dempsey Dash 5K and 1k Fun Run Gainesville, GARegistration opens Nov 13From $10Details Sun, Mar 14, 2027Shane Clark Memorial Run 5K Gainesville, GAFrom $35Details Thu, Mar 25, 2027Chamber Chase 5K Gainesville, GAFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027United We Run 5K Run & Walk Gainesville, GAFrom $35Details Sat, May 8, 2027Kenya Impact 5K Gainesville, GARegistration opens Mar 30, 2027From $25Details Sat, Jun 5, 2027Miles of Hope Fun Run/5K Gainesville, GARegistration opens Nov 1From $25Details Sat, Sep 11, 2027Be The One 5K Gainesville, GARegistration opens Jun 30, 2027From $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 15, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Gainesville
When is race season in Gainesville?
November is the busiest month for races in Gainesville, with 3 of the 13, followed by March with 3. 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 11 races in Gainesville with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:19, 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.