Tom Walker Half Marathon & 5k
- Date Sun 9th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Gainesville, Florida
- Price $39.60 - $76.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable race experience at the Tom Walker Half Marathon & 5K on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in beautiful Gainesville, Alachua! This iconic event is set to return to the scenic Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail, and it promises to be more exciting than ever with a new starting point at First Magnitude Brewing. The half marathon will kick off at 8:00 AM, followed by the 5K at 8:15 AM, making it a perfect opportunity for runners of all levels to challenge themselves or enjoy a fun day out.
Participants in the half marathon can take advantage of pacers to help them achieve their personal best times, with options ranging from 1:30 to 2:20. With a course time limit of 3 hours, this event is designed to accommodate runners of varying abilities. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a first-time 5K participant, the Tom Walker Half Marathon & 5K is the ideal setting to share your passion for running with the local community. Don't forget to register online ahead of time, and consider volunteering to contribute to this vibrant event. Join us for a day of camaraderie, fitness, and fun in Gainesville!
Participants in the half marathon can take advantage of pacers to help them achieve their personal best times, with options ranging from 1:30 to 2:20. With a course time limit of 3 hours, this event is designed to accommodate runners of varying abilities. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a first-time 5K participant, the Tom Walker Half Marathon & 5K is the ideal setting to share your passion for running with the local community. Don't forget to register online ahead of time, and consider volunteering to contribute to this vibrant event. Join us for a day of camaraderie, fitness, and fun 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), BUT WITH A TWIST! WE'LL BE STARTING FROM FIRST MAGNITUDE BREWING IN GAINESVILLE.
HALF MARATHON STARTS AT 8:00 AM WITH THE 5K STARTING AT 8:15 AM. HALF MARATHON COURSE TIME LIMIT IS 3 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 [email protected] 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 8:00 AM WITH THE 5K STARTING AT 8:15 AM. HALF MARATHON COURSE TIME LIMIT IS 3 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 [email protected] 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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