Tom Walker PREVIEW 5k and 10k
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Gainesville, Florida
- Price $23.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Tom Walker PREVIEW 5k and 10k on Saturday, October 10th, 2026! Taking place in the scenic Gainesville, Alachua, this exciting event offers participants a unique opportunity to preview part of the Tom Walker Half Marathon course. Both the 5k and 10k races will kick off at 8:00 AM from Boulware Springs Park, located at 3300 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 3264. Runners will enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail, as both routes share the first 1.55 miles, creating a fun and energetic atmosphere for all.
This race is free for Florida Track Club members, while non-members can join in on the fun for just $20. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this is the perfect chance to challenge yourself and experience the thrill of running in a supportive community. Don’t miss out on making unforgettable memories on race day!
This race is free for Florida Track Club members, while non-members can join in on the fun for just $20. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this is the perfect chance to challenge yourself and experience the thrill of running in a supportive community. Don’t miss out on making unforgettable memories on race day!
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 a portion of the Tom Walker Half Marathon course. 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. _
(November'sTom Walker Half Marathon & 5k [https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Gainesville/TomWalkerHalfMarathon5k] will start from First Magnitude Brewing and head out on the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail.)
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 a portion of the Tom Walker Half Marathon course. 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. _
(November'sTom Walker Half Marathon & 5k [https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Gainesville/TomWalkerHalfMarathon5k] will start from First Magnitude Brewing and head out on the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail.)
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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