11th Annual Springs Run 7.2K
- Date Sat 7th February 2026
- Time 11:00AM EST
- Location Gainesville, Florida
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 11th Annual Springs Run on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Gainesville, Alachua! This vibrant event features a scenic 7.2K run along the beautiful Hawthorne Trail, culminating at the First Magnitude Brewing Co., where the festivities truly begin. Celebrate your finish with a complimentary beer (or a non-alcoholic option for those under 21) and enjoy a lively all-day festival filled with local music, exciting beer releases, artisans, vendors, and plenty of photo opportunities.
This year’s Springs Run not only promises a fantastic day of fun but also supports a great cause! All profits benefit the Florida Springs Institute, helping to protect and restore our vital springs and aquifer. Runners will receive a commemorative pint glass if they are among the first 500 registrants, making it a perfect keepsake of this special event. For those who prefer a shorter distance, a 1-mile fun run will also take place, ensuring that everyone can join in on the action. Don’t miss out on Gainesville’s largest race—register today and be part of a community dedicated to fitness, fun, and environmental stewardship!
This year’s Springs Run not only promises a fantastic day of fun but also supports a great cause! All profits benefit the Florida Springs Institute, helping to protect and restore our vital springs and aquifer. Runners will receive a commemorative pint glass if they are among the first 500 registrants, making it a perfect keepsake of this special event. For those who prefer a shorter distance, a 1-mile fun run will also take place, ensuring that everyone can join in on the action. Don’t miss out on Gainesville’s largest race—register today and be part of a community dedicated to fitness, fun, and environmental stewardship!
Organiser's Description
THE SPRINGS RUN returns for its 11TH YEAR on Saturday, February 7th, 2026!
RUN, BEER, PARTY!
Make it 7.2K, down the Hawthorne trail, and back to First Magnitude to be rewarded with brews, music, friends, and fun! Raise money for springs protection and get your sweat on.
Once youre back at First Mag, well pull out all the stops with a groovy all-day festival filled with live local music, beer releases, artists and vendors, photo opportunities, and whatever other shenanigans our team dreams up!
WHAT COMES WITH MY REGISTRATION?
All 7.2K runners get a free First Magnitude beer (or an N/A option for those under 21)
The first 500 7.2K registered runners will receive a commemorative 2026 will run for the springs. pint glass! Consider this your finisher medal!
T-Shirts are available for an additional donation to the Florida Springs Institute during registration. TEES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER UNTIL 1/21/2026
(scroll down to see what shirts and glasses look like!)
WHY 7.2K?
As an homage to our beloved Florida springs and their constant average temperature of 72 degrees, all profits benefit the Florida Springs Institute. The Howard T. Odum Florida Springs Institute is an educational non-profit in High Springs dedicated to ensuring the wise management and restoration of Florida Springs and the aquifer that we all depend upon for our water supply. The Springs Run directly funds FSIs SpringsWatch citizen science program that provides volunteers with hands-on training in the field. That field is Floridas beautiful springs! Volunteers learn all aspects of water quality monitoring and get to know the wildlife and plants that depend on springs systems.
PRIZES
Are you fast? Run for the mug! The top 3 finishers in each age and gender group will get their own exclusive First Magnitude mug with a free pint card so you can to fill er up with your brew of choice, plus some other First Mag goodies.
Age groups will be split by gender and are as follows: 15-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, and 65+.
1-MILE FUN RUN!
Not up for 7.2K? The fun run 1-miler takes off immediately after the main race and goes around Depot Park and back to First Magnitude.
PACKET PICK UP
Packet pick-up and shirt distribution will be at First Magnitude Brewing Co. the week of the race on Thursday 6/5 and Friday 6/6 from 4-8 pm . Details will be sent via email.
DON'T MISS OUT ON BEING A PART OF GAINESVILLE'S LARGEST RACE - REGISTER TODAY!
RUN, BEER, PARTY!
Make it 7.2K, down the Hawthorne trail, and back to First Magnitude to be rewarded with brews, music, friends, and fun! Raise money for springs protection and get your sweat on.
Once youre back at First Mag, well pull out all the stops with a groovy all-day festival filled with live local music, beer releases, artists and vendors, photo opportunities, and whatever other shenanigans our team dreams up!
WHAT COMES WITH MY REGISTRATION?
All 7.2K runners get a free First Magnitude beer (or an N/A option for those under 21)
The first 500 7.2K registered runners will receive a commemorative 2026 will run for the springs. pint glass! Consider this your finisher medal!
T-Shirts are available for an additional donation to the Florida Springs Institute during registration. TEES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER UNTIL 1/21/2026
(scroll down to see what shirts and glasses look like!)
WHY 7.2K?
As an homage to our beloved Florida springs and their constant average temperature of 72 degrees, all profits benefit the Florida Springs Institute. The Howard T. Odum Florida Springs Institute is an educational non-profit in High Springs dedicated to ensuring the wise management and restoration of Florida Springs and the aquifer that we all depend upon for our water supply. The Springs Run directly funds FSIs SpringsWatch citizen science program that provides volunteers with hands-on training in the field. That field is Floridas beautiful springs! Volunteers learn all aspects of water quality monitoring and get to know the wildlife and plants that depend on springs systems.
PRIZES
Are you fast? Run for the mug! The top 3 finishers in each age and gender group will get their own exclusive First Magnitude mug with a free pint card so you can to fill er up with your brew of choice, plus some other First Mag goodies.
Age groups will be split by gender and are as follows: 15-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, and 65+.
1-MILE FUN RUN!
Not up for 7.2K? The fun run 1-miler takes off immediately after the main race and goes around Depot Park and back to First Magnitude.
PACKET PICK UP
Packet pick-up and shirt distribution will be at First Magnitude Brewing Co. the week of the race on Thursday 6/5 and Friday 6/6 from 4-8 pm . Details will be sent via email.
DON'T MISS OUT ON BEING A PART OF GAINESVILLE'S LARGEST RACE - REGISTER TODAY!
Races
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Springs Run 7.2K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirts
Sat 7th February 2026 (11:00AM EST)
$38.10
Proceeds from the run will benefit the Florida Springs Institute. -
Springs Run Fun Run 1 Miler
Incl. $1.60 Fee & Tees + Pint Glasses
Sat 7th February 2026 (11:10AM EST)
$11.60
Proceeds from the run will benefit the Florida Springs Institute.
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