Tom Walker Half Marathon & 5k
- Date Sun 8th November 2026
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Gainesville, Florida
- Price $44.90 - $82.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Tom Walker Half Marathon & 5k on Sunday, November 8, 2026, in beautiful Gainesville, Alachua! This iconic event will take place along the scenic Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail, a paved path perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. The half marathon kicks off at 7:30 AM, followed by the 5k race at 8:00 AM, offering participants a chance to challenge themselves and enjoy the vibrant community spirit. With a generous 3.5-hour time limit for the half marathon and dedicated pacers available to help runners achieve their goals, this event promises to be both competitive and supportive.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of this fantastic day! Whether you're racing through the trails or cheering on friends and family, your participation will help create a memorable experience for everyone involved. Plus, there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer and contribute to the event's success. Join us in making the Tom Walker Half Marathon & 5k a highlight of the running calendar!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of this fantastic day! Whether you're racing through the trails or cheering on friends and family, your participation will help create a memorable experience for everyone involved. Plus, there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer and contribute to the event's success. Join us in making the Tom Walker Half Marathon & 5k a highlight of the running calendar!
Organiser's Description
THE ICONIC AND POPULAR TOM WALKER HALF MARATHON & 5K WILL RETURN, TO THE BEAUTIFUL GAINESVILLE-HAWTHORNE TRAIL (THIS IS A PAVED TRAIL), WE WILL AGAIN BE STARTING FROM FIRST MAGNITUDE BREWING IN GAINESVILLE.
HALF MARATHON STARTS AT 7:30 AM WITH THE 5K STARTING AT 8:00 AM. HALF MARATHON COURSE TIME LIMIT IS 3.5 HOURS.
WE PLAN TO PROVIDE PACERS FOR THE HALF MARATHON AT 1:30 (6:52 PACE), 1:40 (7:37 PACE), 1:50 (8:24 PACE), 2:00 (9:09), 2:10 (9:55), 2:20 (10:40). **THESE WILL BE RUN ONLY AND NOT WALK/RUN PACERS. REACH OUT TO FTC AT THEFLORIDATRACKCLUB@GMAIL.COM IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN PACING.
REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE UNTIL 1 HOUR PRIOR TO THE RACE START.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR THIS RACE, PLEASE GO TO THE "VOLUNTEER" TAB ON THE MENU BAR AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE AND SIGN UP. THIS EVENT IS VOLUNTEER-LED SO PLEASE HELP US MAKE THIS EVENT SUCCESSFUL FOR OUR LOCAL RUNNERS!
INDIVIDUAL YEARLY MEMBERSHIP TO THE FLORIDA TRACK CLUB IS ONLY $40, FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $65, AND STUDENT MEMBERSHIP $25. SENIOR MEMBERSHIP (65+) IS $25 FOR AN INDIVIDUAL AND $40 FOR A FAMILY. PLEASE EMAIL US TO SET UP SENIOR MEMBERSHIP.
HALF MARATHON STARTS AT 7:30 AM WITH THE 5K STARTING AT 8:00 AM. HALF MARATHON COURSE TIME LIMIT IS 3.5 HOURS.
WE PLAN TO PROVIDE PACERS FOR THE HALF MARATHON AT 1:30 (6:52 PACE), 1:40 (7:37 PACE), 1:50 (8:24 PACE), 2:00 (9:09), 2:10 (9:55), 2:20 (10:40). **THESE WILL BE RUN ONLY AND NOT WALK/RUN PACERS. REACH OUT TO FTC AT THEFLORIDATRACKCLUB@GMAIL.COM IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN PACING.
REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE UNTIL 1 HOUR PRIOR TO THE RACE START.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR THIS RACE, PLEASE GO TO THE "VOLUNTEER" TAB ON THE MENU BAR AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE AND SIGN UP. THIS EVENT IS VOLUNTEER-LED SO PLEASE HELP US MAKE THIS EVENT SUCCESSFUL FOR OUR LOCAL RUNNERS!
INDIVIDUAL YEARLY MEMBERSHIP TO THE FLORIDA TRACK CLUB IS ONLY $40, FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $65, AND STUDENT MEMBERSHIP $25. SENIOR MEMBERSHIP (65+) IS $25 FOR AN INDIVIDUAL AND $40 FOR A FAMILY. PLEASE EMAIL US TO SET UP SENIOR MEMBERSHIP.
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