Florida Running Club Invitational
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Newberry, Florida
- Price $22.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Florida Running Club Invitational, taking place on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, in the picturesque Newberry, Alachua! This exciting annual cross country meet, now in its seventh year, welcomes collegiate programs, club-level teams, unattached athletes, and local running enthusiasts to showcase their skills on the beautiful 5k courses. The women's race kicks off at 7:30 AM, followed by the men's race at 8:30 AM, all set at the scenic West End Community Park.
Participants can look forward to a spirited competition with medals awarded to the top three finishers in each race, and trophies for the first-place teams. Plus, there will be refreshments available post-race to celebrate your achievements! Registration is now open for just $20 per entry, with special team rates available upon request. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a vibrant running community and compete for glory!
Participants can look forward to a spirited competition with medals awarded to the top three finishers in each race, and trophies for the first-place teams. Plus, there will be refreshments available post-race to celebrate your achievements! Registration is now open for just $20 per entry, with special team rates available upon request. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a vibrant running community and compete for glory!
Organiser's Description
Who/What: Florida Running Club invites you to Gainesville for our seventh annual cross country meet! Open to collegiate programs, club-level teams, unattached athletes and local runners.
When: Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. Women's 5k 7:30 am Men's 5k 8:30 am. Registration open now!
Where: West End Community Park (12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669 United States)
Team and individual awards will be given after the conclusions and scoring of the Mens 5k. Medals will be given to top 3 finishers of each race. Trophies will be given to 1st place teams of each race. Refreshments will be available after the race!
Cost: $20 per entry. Team rates available upon request.
Please contact Chloe Reed (chloereed@ufl.edu, 412-499-4361) or Sienna Alvarez-Coia (s.alvarezcoia@ufl.edu, 305-505-4642) with any questions.
When: Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. Women's 5k 7:30 am Men's 5k 8:30 am. Registration open now!
Where: West End Community Park (12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669 United States)
Team and individual awards will be given after the conclusions and scoring of the Mens 5k. Medals will be given to top 3 finishers of each race. Trophies will be given to 1st place teams of each race. Refreshments will be available after the race!
Cost: $20 per entry. Team rates available upon request.
Please contact Chloe Reed (chloereed@ufl.edu, 412-499-4361) or Sienna Alvarez-Coia (s.alvarezcoia@ufl.edu, 305-505-4642) with any questions.
Races
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Women's 5k
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 3rd October 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$22.20
CLOSED -
Men's 5k
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$22.20
CLOSED
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