Habitat Hustle 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 25th October 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Gainesville, Florida
- Price $26.25
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting community event at the 14th Annual Habitat Hustle 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 25th, 2025, in Gainesville, Alachua! This vibrant gathering invites participants of all ages to join in the fun and support a great cause, with proceeds benefiting UF Habitat for Humanity. The event kicks off at 9:30 a.m. at Boulware Springs Park, where runners and walkers will traverse the stunning Hawthorne Trail.
Participants will enjoy a festive atmosphere with post-race treats, raffle prizes from local businesses, and the chance to win awards for the top three male and female finishers. Registration includes a T-shirt, race bib, and a raffle ticket, with children 5 years old and under running for free! So don your favorite running gear and come out to make a difference in the lives of families in Alachua County. Don’t forget to arrive by 8:30 a.m. for check-in and enjoy free parking at the race location. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Participants will enjoy a festive atmosphere with post-race treats, raffle prizes from local businesses, and the chance to win awards for the top three male and female finishers. Registration includes a T-shirt, race bib, and a raffle ticket, with children 5 years old and under running for free! So don your favorite running gear and come out to make a difference in the lives of families in Alachua County. Don’t forget to arrive by 8:30 a.m. for check-in and enjoy free parking at the race location. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
It's time for the 14th Annual Habitat Hustle 5K Run/Walk! This event benefits UF Habitat for Humanity. Wear your favorite running or walking gear and come out on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, 2025 for a community-wide event with UF Habitat! THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC OF ALL AGES!
THE START AND FINISH LINE ARE AT BOULWARE SPRINGS PARK IN GAINESVILLE, AND THE RUN TAKES PLACE ALONG GAINESVILLE'S SCENIC HAWTHORNE TRAIL. THE RACE WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 9:30 A.M. WITH A SUGGESTED ARRIVAL/ CHECK-IN TIME OF 8:30 A.M.
Runners can enjoy post-race treats and raffle prizes from local businesses upon crossing the finish line. The top three male and female racers will be awarded! All proceeds benefit UF Habitat for Humanity in supporting their mission to provide safe, affordable housing to deserving families in Alachua County through home builds and critical home repairs.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: T-SHIRT*, RACE BIB, RAFFLE TICKET, AND POST-RACE TREATS! Extra raffle tickets may be purchased for $1 per ticket at the event.
CHILDREN 5 YEARS OLD AND UNDER RUN FOR FREE! No need to register them.
FREE PARKING: NAVIGATE TO 3300 SE 15TH STREET GAINESVILLE, FL 32641. OVERFLOW PARKING WILL HEAD NEXT DOOR TO 3400 SE 15TH STREET GAINESVILLE, FL 32641.
All race updates will be posted to our website: www.ufhabitat.org/habitathustle5k. [http://www.ufhabitat.org/habitathustle5k]Additionally, you can check out our Facebook: UF Habitat for Humanity 2024-2025.
UF STUDENTS: IF YOU NEED A RIDE OR CAN GIVE A RIDE TO THE RACE, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK:
[INSERT CARPOOL LINK HERE].
THIS FORM WILL CLOSE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2025. WILL SEND OUT THE RIDE ASSIGNMENTS WITH CONTACT INFORMATION ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2025.
Contact events coordinator, Nayla Jimenez, at [email protected] if you have any questions.
**REGISTRATION CLOSES ON OCTOBER 24TH, 2024 AT 11:59 P.M.
THE START AND FINISH LINE ARE AT BOULWARE SPRINGS PARK IN GAINESVILLE, AND THE RUN TAKES PLACE ALONG GAINESVILLE'S SCENIC HAWTHORNE TRAIL. THE RACE WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 9:30 A.M. WITH A SUGGESTED ARRIVAL/ CHECK-IN TIME OF 8:30 A.M.
Runners can enjoy post-race treats and raffle prizes from local businesses upon crossing the finish line. The top three male and female racers will be awarded! All proceeds benefit UF Habitat for Humanity in supporting their mission to provide safe, affordable housing to deserving families in Alachua County through home builds and critical home repairs.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: T-SHIRT*, RACE BIB, RAFFLE TICKET, AND POST-RACE TREATS! Extra raffle tickets may be purchased for $1 per ticket at the event.
CHILDREN 5 YEARS OLD AND UNDER RUN FOR FREE! No need to register them.
FREE PARKING: NAVIGATE TO 3300 SE 15TH STREET GAINESVILLE, FL 32641. OVERFLOW PARKING WILL HEAD NEXT DOOR TO 3400 SE 15TH STREET GAINESVILLE, FL 32641.
All race updates will be posted to our website: www.ufhabitat.org/habitathustle5k. [http://www.ufhabitat.org/habitathustle5k]Additionally, you can check out our Facebook: UF Habitat for Humanity 2024-2025.
UF STUDENTS: IF YOU NEED A RIDE OR CAN GIVE A RIDE TO THE RACE, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK:
[INSERT CARPOOL LINK HERE].
THIS FORM WILL CLOSE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2025. WILL SEND OUT THE RIDE ASSIGNMENTS WITH CONTACT INFORMATION ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2025.
Contact events coordinator, Nayla Jimenez, at [email protected] if you have any questions.
**REGISTRATION CLOSES ON OCTOBER 24TH, 2024 AT 11:59 P.M.
Races
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Habitat Hustle 5k Run/Walk
Incl. $1.25 Fee & Habitat T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$26.25
OPENS 16 SEP
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