Flatwoods 5K
- Date Sat 26th October 2024
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Gainesville, Florida
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Flatwoods 5K on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in beautiful Gainesville, Alachua! This scenic race, set just after sunrise, takes you on a memorable journey around the picturesque limerock loop road at UF's Austin Cary Forest. Runners will experience the enchanting sights, sounds, and smells of the forest while creating lasting memories with friends and family.
Starting at 8:00 AM, this chip-timed event features accurately measured mile markers and a water station at the halfway point to keep you refreshed. Registration is just $20, and for our young runners aged 12 and under, it's completely free! Participants can also snag an event t-shirt for an additional $15. Early packet pickup is available on October 25 at Cypress and Grove Brewing Co., and again on race day morning. Don’t miss your chance to win unique pine cone trophies, awarded to top finishers and age group winners! Come out and support forestry education while enjoying a beautiful race in nature!
Starting at 8:00 AM, this chip-timed event features accurately measured mile markers and a water station at the halfway point to keep you refreshed. Registration is just $20, and for our young runners aged 12 and under, it's completely free! Participants can also snag an event t-shirt for an additional $15. Early packet pickup is available on October 25 at Cypress and Grove Brewing Co., and again on race day morning. Don’t miss your chance to win unique pine cone trophies, awarded to top finishers and age group winners! Come out and support forestry education while enjoying a beautiful race in nature!
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 8:00 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.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP will be October 25 from 4:30 to 7:00 at Cypress and Grove Brewing Co. (1001 NW 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601). Participants can also pick up their packet 6:45-7:45am 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: [email protected].
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 8:00 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.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP will be October 25 from 4:30 to 7:00 at Cypress and Grove Brewing Co. (1001 NW 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601). Participants can also pick up their packet 6:45-7:45am 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: [email protected].
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