Gator Steps for Lung Disease 5K
- Date Sat 7th March 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Gainesville, Florida
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 3rd Annual Gator Steps for Lung Disease 5K on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Gainesville, Alachua! This exciting event takes place at the UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex, with check-in starting at 7:00 AM and the 5K walk/run kicking off at 8:00 AM. Designed to raise awareness and support for lung disease research, this event is a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together and make a difference.
Participants can enjoy a range of activities while helping to fund vital research and patient education initiatives. Although the event is free to attend, there is a small fee for those who wish to participate in the 5K. Even if you're not running or walking, you're welcome to join in the fun and connect with local organizations, vendors, and inspiring speakers. All proceeds from Gator Steps for Lung Disease go directly to support patients and families dealing with pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis at UF Health. Don’t miss this chance to step up for lung health and create a positive impact in our community!
Participants can enjoy a range of activities while helping to fund vital research and patient education initiatives. Although the event is free to attend, there is a small fee for those who wish to participate in the 5K. Even if you're not running or walking, you're welcome to join in the fun and connect with local organizations, vendors, and inspiring speakers. All proceeds from Gator Steps for Lung Disease go directly to support patients and families dealing with pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis at UF Health. Don’t miss this chance to step up for lung health and create a positive impact in our community!
Organiser's Description
CHECK-IN STARTS AT 7:00AM; 5K STARTS AT 8:00 AM
Please join us for our 3rd Annual Gator Steps for Lung Disease benefiting the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine. This 5K walk/run aims to expedite research that could help with understanding various lung diseases and development of treatments as well as patient education.
The University of Florida Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine and Fowler Lung Foundation are thrilled to collaborate and host this event. We hope our community will join us on March 7, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex.
Gator Steps for Lung Disease will include a wide range of activities for friends and families. This event is FREE to attend though there is a small fee to participate in the 5K. Those who cannot run or walk a 5K are still encouraged to attend the community event. There will be speakers and local organizations/vendors that are free and available to everyone.
All proceeds from this event support patients and their families undergoing treatment for pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis at UF Health
Please join us for our 3rd Annual Gator Steps for Lung Disease benefiting the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine. This 5K walk/run aims to expedite research that could help with understanding various lung diseases and development of treatments as well as patient education.
The University of Florida Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine and Fowler Lung Foundation are thrilled to collaborate and host this event. We hope our community will join us on March 7, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex.
Gator Steps for Lung Disease will include a wide range of activities for friends and families. This event is FREE to attend though there is a small fee to participate in the 5K. Those who cannot run or walk a 5K are still encouraged to attend the community event. There will be speakers and local organizations/vendors that are free and available to everyone.
All proceeds from this event support patients and their families undergoing treatment for pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis at UF Health
Races
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Gator Steps 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th March 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$38.10
Please visit uff.to/gatorsteps for more information.
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UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex, 2033 Mowry Road, Gainesville, 32610, FL, United States
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