Luau 1M, 5k, 10k, & 15k at Albert Ray Massey Park, Gainesville, FL (9-28-2024)

Saturday, September 28, 2024 Past event

8:00 AM EDT

Gainesville, Florida

$27.50–$54.00 · 4 races

5km, 10km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for a vibrant and exciting day at the Luau 1M, 5K, 10K, and 15K event on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Albert Ray Massey Park in Gainesville, Florida! This family-friendly race offers participants a chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery while supporting a great cause, as $1 from every registration will be donated to the American Red Cross in response to Hurricane Helene. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out, there's a distance for everyone—choose from a 1-mile fun run, or challenge yourself with the 5K, 10K, or 15K courses.

The races kick off at 8:00 AM, with packet pickup starting 30 minutes prior, so arrive early to secure your spot. All finishers will receive themed medals, and there's even a chance to win an award for the best costume, adding to the festive atmosphere. Join us for a memorable day of running, community spirit, and fun at the Luau race in Gainesville—where every step counts towards a good cause!

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Sep 27, 2025

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Races

1 Mile

Incl. $2.50 Fee

8:00 AM EDT

$27.50

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5k

Incl. $2.80 Fee

8:00 AM EDT

$32.80

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10k

Incl. $3.70 Fee

8:00 AM EDT

$48.70

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15k

Incl. $4.00 Fee

8:00 AM EDT

$54.00

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Organiser's description

THIS IS YOUR CLUB PRESIDENT. I AM SITTING IN FLORIDA THINKING ABOUT HOW WE CAN HELP WITH HURRICANE HELENE AS A CLUB. WE HAVE SEVERAL RACES THIS SATURDAY. WE ARE GOING TO DONATE $1 FROM EVERY RUNNER TO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS AND ALSO ADD A DONATE BUTTON TO EACH RACE REGISTRATION FOR THIS SATURDAY. PLEASE HELP BY CLICKING THE DONATE BUTTON. 100% OF THE DONATION WILL GO TO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS.

BRANDON PARKS
US ROAD RUNNING CLUB PRESIDENT

US ROAD RUNNING CLUB RACE
It is not required to be a club member to run or walk with us.
This is a small family-friendly race.
This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.

DON'T PAY FULL PRICE
Club members receive 50% off club races and a US Road Running shirt.
We have monthly races in almost every location.
If you are not a member, you can join when you register for the race.

RACE INFORMATION
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.

1M COURSE
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6007353406
The course is an out and back.

5K, 10K, & 15K COURSE
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5947381936
This course is an out-and-back.
5K does the course two times.
10K does the course four times.
15K does the course six times.

COURSE TIME LIMIT
2 hours and 30 minutes.

FINISHER MEDALS
All finishers will receive a themed medal.

BEST COSTUME
It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it.
At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo.
The best costume will be awarded at the beginning of the race.

AWARDS https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

[US Road Running] https://usroadrunning.com