Tom Walker PREVIEW 5k and 10k
- Date Sat 11th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Gainesville, Florida
- Price $23.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of racing at the Tom Walker Preview 5k and 10k on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, in Gainesville, Alachua! This vibrant event offers a fantastic opportunity to preview part of the Tom Walker Half Marathon course, making it a must-attend for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. Starting at 8:00 AM from Boulware Springs Park, participants will enjoy beautiful views along the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail as they tackle either the 5k or the 10k route.
This race is free for Florida Track Club members and just $20 for non-members, making it an affordable way to experience the thrill of competition. With a professionally timed event, you’ll want to ensure your distance choice is set, as both races will start together and share the first 1.55 miles. Don’t miss out on this chance to kick off your running season in style!
This race is free for Florida Track Club members and just $20 for non-members, making it an affordable way to experience the thrill of competition. With a professionally timed event, you’ll want to ensure your distance choice is set, as both races will start together and share the first 1.55 miles. Don’t miss out on this chance to kick off your running season in style!
Organiser's Description
Get a leg up on the field by previewing part of the Tom Walker Half Marathon course. This race is FREE [https://floridatrackclub.wildapricot.org/Race-Discount-Codes] FOR FLORIDA TRACK CLUB MEMBERS and $20 for non-members. The race will start at Boulware Springs Park: [https://goo.gl/maps/T3rLHswfDbo6WmJ16] 3300 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 3264.
Both the 5k and 10k routes will be along the beautiful Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail and will be along the same route as Tom Walker Half Marathon the following month. 8:00 AM START FOR BOTH EVENTS. The 5k and 10k will start together and follow the same route for the first 1.55 miles. _If you would like to switch from the 5k to the 10k or vice-versa, please tell us as soon as possible. Because this race will be professionally timed, we want to make sure they're aren't any mixups on race morning. _
If you want to join the Florida Track Club [https://floridatrackclub.wildapricot.org/]and participate in the numerous races and track meets we have planned this year, go to Floridatrackclub.org. [https://floridatrackclub.wildapricot.org/]Individual yearly membership is only $40, family membership $65, and student membership $25. Senior membership (65+) is $25 for individual and $40 for a family. Please email us to set up Senior membership. See full FTC Schedule below ( 9 free races and 3 with discounts each year)
Both the 5k and 10k routes will be along the beautiful Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail and will be along the same route as Tom Walker Half Marathon the following month. 8:00 AM START FOR BOTH EVENTS. The 5k and 10k will start together and follow the same route for the first 1.55 miles. _If you would like to switch from the 5k to the 10k or vice-versa, please tell us as soon as possible. Because this race will be professionally timed, we want to make sure they're aren't any mixups on race morning. _
If you want to join the Florida Track Club [https://floridatrackclub.wildapricot.org/]and participate in the numerous races and track meets we have planned this year, go to Floridatrackclub.org. [https://floridatrackclub.wildapricot.org/]Individual yearly membership is only $40, family membership $65, and student membership $25. Senior membership (65+) is $25 for individual and $40 for a family. Please email us to set up Senior membership. See full FTC Schedule below ( 9 free races and 3 with discounts each year)
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