Flatwoods 5K
- Date Sat 31st October 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Gainesville, Florida
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting Flatwoods 5K on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in beautiful Gainesville, Alachua! This scenic race takes place just after sunrise along a picturesque limerock loop road around the stunning UF's Austin Cary Forest. Runners will experience the sights, sounds, and smells of nature while creating cherished memories with family and friends. The race begins at 8:30 AM and is chip-timed, ensuring an accurate and enjoyable experience for all participants.
The Flatwoods 5K welcomes runners of all ages, with registration priced at just $20, while children aged 12 and under can participate for free! A race t-shirt is available for an additional $15, but be sure to order by October 18 to guarantee your shirt. With plenty of excitement, including unique pine cone trophies for top finishers and post-race refreshments, this event promises to be a highlight of the season. Don't miss out on the chance to support forestry education while enjoying a fantastic morning in the great outdoors!
The Flatwoods 5K welcomes runners of all ages, with registration priced at just $20, while children aged 12 and under can participate for free! A race t-shirt is available for an additional $15, but be sure to order by October 18 to guarantee your shirt. With plenty of excitement, including unique pine cone trophies for top finishers and post-race refreshments, this event promises to be a highlight of the season. Don't miss out on the chance to support forestry education while enjoying a fantastic morning in the great outdoors!
Organiser's Description
ABOUT THE FLATWOODS 5K. The Flatwoods 5K is touted by many local runners as Gainesvilles most beautiful, memorable 5K venue, run just after sunrise on a scenic limerock loop road around UF's Austin Cary Forest (10625 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL 32609). The sights, sounds, and smells of the Forest, shared with friends and family, are sure to create lasting memories. Race proceeds support forestry education and outreach to help sustain Florida's natural heritage.
The race is chip timed by Start2Finish Race Management. The course is accurately measured (but not USATF certified), with mile markers. There is a water station at the halfway point, and post-race refreshments. Strollers are welcome, but please note the road is unpaved. Note also that parking and the starting line will be approximately 2 miles (5-8 min. drive) from the main gate on Waldo Rd.
Start time is 8:30 AM.
REGISTRATION AND RACE T-SHIRT. Registration is $20. Runners 12 years and under race for free. You can purchase a race t-shirt for an additional $15. T-shirt orders will stop two weeks before race day - October 18.
EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29 AT 11:59 PM. You can register on site, but given that there will be many people checking in, it's best to do it early.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP will be THURSDAY OCTOBER 30 from 4:30 to 7:00 at First Magitude Brewing Company. (1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601). Participants can also pick up their packet 7:00 am to 8:15 am at the Austin Cary Forest on race day.
PINE CONE TROPHIES made from native longleaf, loblolly and slash pine cones go to top open and masters runners, and top 3 in all five-year age/gender groups. All runners 14 years or younger will receive an award.
Please contact Taylor Stein, Flatwoods 5K Race Director, with any questions: tstein@ufl.edu.
The race is chip timed by Start2Finish Race Management. The course is accurately measured (but not USATF certified), with mile markers. There is a water station at the halfway point, and post-race refreshments. Strollers are welcome, but please note the road is unpaved. Note also that parking and the starting line will be approximately 2 miles (5-8 min. drive) from the main gate on Waldo Rd.
Start time is 8:30 AM.
REGISTRATION AND RACE T-SHIRT. Registration is $20. Runners 12 years and under race for free. You can purchase a race t-shirt for an additional $15. T-shirt orders will stop two weeks before race day - October 18.
EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29 AT 11:59 PM. You can register on site, but given that there will be many people checking in, it's best to do it early.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP will be THURSDAY OCTOBER 30 from 4:30 to 7:00 at First Magitude Brewing Company. (1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601). Participants can also pick up their packet 7:00 am to 8:15 am at the Austin Cary Forest on race day.
PINE CONE TROPHIES made from native longleaf, loblolly and slash pine cones go to top open and masters runners, and top 3 in all five-year age/gender groups. All runners 14 years or younger will receive an award.
Please contact Taylor Stein, Flatwoods 5K Race Director, with any questions: tstein@ufl.edu.
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Flatwoods 5K
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 31st October 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$22.20
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