Tom Walker Half Marathon & 5k
- Date Sun 8th November 2026
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Gainesville, Florida
- Price $28.00 - $55.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Tom Walker Half Marathon & 5K, taking place on Sunday, November 8, 2026, in the beautiful Gainesville, Alachua area! This beloved event returns to the picturesque Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail, where participants can enjoy a scenic, paved route. The Half Marathon kicks off at 7:30 AM, followed by the 5K race at 8:00 AM, offering something for runners of all levels. With a generous time limit of 3.5 hours for the Half Marathon, there will also be dedicated pacers available to help you achieve your personal best.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, this event promises to be a fantastic experience filled with community spirit. Registration is available online up until one hour before the race, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting day! Plus, volunteers are always welcome to help make the event a success for local runners. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and friendship as we celebrate running in Gainesville!
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, this event promises to be a fantastic experience filled with community spirit. Registration is available online up until one hour before the race, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting day! Plus, volunteers are always welcome to help make the event a success for local runners. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and friendship as we celebrate running in Gainesville!
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 ENOCH NADLER AT TEAMFLORIDATRACKCLUB@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 ENOCH NADLER AT TEAMFLORIDATRACKCLUB@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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1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, 32601, FL, United States
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