Running with the Herd 5k
- Date Sat 21st February 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location The Villages, Florida
- Price $3.12 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, Sprint
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 9th Annual Running with the Herd 5k on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in The Villages, Sumter! This vibrant event is perfect for runners of all ages, featuring a main 5k race alongside the thrilling "Stampede Sprint," a 100-meter dash for kids 10 and under, and the adventurous "Herd Hurdle Havoc" Obstacle Course tailored for participants aged 3 to 12. Every young participant will receive a fun plastic medal, while registered runners in the 5k will earn a coveted Finisher medal and a stylish T-shirt (register by January 26, 2026 to secure your shirt!).
Registration is affordable, with just $25 for those 17 and under and $35 for adults, ensuring that everyone can join in on the action. Awards will be presented to the top finishers in various categories, making this not only a great family event but also a competitive race. Don't miss the chance to pick up your race packet on Friday, February 20, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at The Villages Charter Middle School, or on race day morning
Registration is affordable, with just $25 for those 17 and under and $35 for adults, ensuring that everyone can join in on the action. Awards will be presented to the top finishers in various categories, making this not only a great family event but also a competitive race. Don't miss the chance to pick up your race packet on Friday, February 20, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at The Villages Charter Middle School, or on race day morning
Organiser's Description
Join us for our 9th annual Running with the Herd 5k where there is fun for all ages! Aside from our main event, we will host a "Stampede Sprint" 100 Meter race for participants 10 and under as well as a "Herd Hurdle Havoc" Obstacle Course for participants Ages 3-12.
All participants in the Stampede Sprint and Herd Hurdle Havoc Obstacle Course will receive a plastic participation medal.
Registered Runners in the 5k Race will receive a *T-shirt (*MUST REGISTER BEFORE JANUARY 26, 2026) and those who complete the race will receive a 2026 Finisher medal.
If you have a child running the 5k race and they are in 17 or younger, registration is $25. Adult registration is $35. Registration includes Finisher Medal and *T-Shirt (*ALL MUST REGISTER BEFORE JANUARY 26, 2026).
We will have awards in the 5k race for men overall, women overall and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age group.
PACKET PICKUP
On Friday, February 20, 2026, we will have Packet Pickup at The Villages Charter Middle School Buffalo Ridge Campus (251 Buffalo Trail, The Villages, FL 32162) from 9:00am to 3:00pm. We will also have packet pickup starting at 6:30am on Saturday, the day of the race.
If you haven't registered yet or have friends/family who are looking to register, there will be registration available at packet pickup on Friday as well as Saturday morning from 7:00am to 7:45am. Acceptable forms of payment will be cash and credit card. If paying by cash, please have the exact amount as we may not be able to make change.
All participants in the Stampede Sprint and Herd Hurdle Havoc Obstacle Course will receive a plastic participation medal.
Registered Runners in the 5k Race will receive a *T-shirt (*MUST REGISTER BEFORE JANUARY 26, 2026) and those who complete the race will receive a 2026 Finisher medal.
If you have a child running the 5k race and they are in 17 or younger, registration is $25. Adult registration is $35. Registration includes Finisher Medal and *T-Shirt (*ALL MUST REGISTER BEFORE JANUARY 26, 2026).
We will have awards in the 5k race for men overall, women overall and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age group.
PACKET PICKUP
On Friday, February 20, 2026, we will have Packet Pickup at The Villages Charter Middle School Buffalo Ridge Campus (251 Buffalo Trail, The Villages, FL 32162) from 9:00am to 3:00pm. We will also have packet pickup starting at 6:30am on Saturday, the day of the race.
If you haven't registered yet or have friends/family who are looking to register, there will be registration available at packet pickup on Friday as well as Saturday morning from 7:00am to 7:45am. Acceptable forms of payment will be cash and credit card. If paying by cash, please have the exact amount as we may not be able to make change.
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