UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Chomp for Charity 5K
- Date Wed 16th September 2026
- Time 5:00PM EDT
- Location Gainesville, Florida
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and philanthropy at the UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Chomp for Charity 5K, taking place on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in beautiful Gainesville, Alachua! This lively 5K race winds through the picturesque Depot Park, bringing together students, families, and the community to support the Humane Society of North Central Florida, a dedicated no-kill shelter committed to saving the lives of healthy, adoptable pets.
Participants of all ages are encouraged to join the race and can enjoy a festive atmosphere featuring local vendors like Gator Grill Club and Peach by Pump. Registration is open until September 15th, with same-day registration available. After crossing the finish line, don't miss the celebration at First Magnitude Brewing, where the student band Petty Theft will take the stage at 7:30 PM, and you'll receive a complimentary drink with your registration. Join us for this unforgettable event, where you can make a difference while having a blast!
Participants of all ages are encouraged to join the race and can enjoy a festive atmosphere featuring local vendors like Gator Grill Club and Peach by Pump. Registration is open until September 15th, with same-day registration available. After crossing the finish line, don't miss the celebration at First Magnitude Brewing, where the student band Petty Theft will take the stage at 7:30 PM, and you'll receive a complimentary drink with your registration. Join us for this unforgettable event, where you can make a difference while having a blast!
Organiser's Description
UF Homecoming & Gator Growl's Chomp for Charity 5K is a race through Depot Park that raises money for the HUMANE SOCIETY OF NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA, a Gainesville-based, 501(c)(3) no-kill shelter committed to ending the needless euthanasia of healthy, treatable pets. The Humane Society of North Central Florida serves as a lead agency for reducing local shelter euthanasia through adoption, low-cost veterinary care, and fostering. Students and the Gainesville community will join together to race through Depot Park in Downtown Gainesville, celebrating UF Homecoming & Gator Growl's commitment to charity. Students and families of all ages are welcome and encouraged to participate in the Chomp for Charity 5K!
Join us at DEPOT PARK for an unforgettable event through one of Gainesville's most beloved locations! Registration IS NOW OPEN and closes on SEPTEMBER 15TH AT 11:59 PM.
VENDORS INCLUDE: Gator Grill Club, Peach by Pump, B-12 Vitamin Company, and the Humane Society of North Central Florida.
If you choose to fill out which organization you are running with or for, you and your groups will be paired with animals from the Humane Society to run for. Participants who place in the top 3 in either group (men or women) will receive a prize. Registration will be accepted on the day of, with a $5 price increase for all individuals.
AFTER COMPLETING THE RACE, join us in our first Chomp for Charity 5K reception at First Magnitude Brewing Company. Come and celebrate by watching the student band PETTY THEFT take the stage at 7:30 PM at First Magnitude while enjoying a free drink, included with your registration purchase.
If you are interested in supporting the Humane Society of North Central Florida in any other way, please consider donating to the cause using the 'donate' page above. To learn more about the Humane Society of North Central Florida, please visit their official website: https://www.humanesocietyncfl.org/
PARKING:
Please utilize either First Magnitude Brewing or Depot Park parking lots for race day parking.
TIMELINE:
5:00 PM: Check-in begins at the North Pavilion in Depot Park
6:30 PM: The Chomp for Charity 5K Starts in Depot Park!
7:30 PM: Petty Theft Band takes the stage at First Magnitude
Join us at DEPOT PARK for an unforgettable event through one of Gainesville's most beloved locations! Registration IS NOW OPEN and closes on SEPTEMBER 15TH AT 11:59 PM.
VENDORS INCLUDE: Gator Grill Club, Peach by Pump, B-12 Vitamin Company, and the Humane Society of North Central Florida.
If you choose to fill out which organization you are running with or for, you and your groups will be paired with animals from the Humane Society to run for. Participants who place in the top 3 in either group (men or women) will receive a prize. Registration will be accepted on the day of, with a $5 price increase for all individuals.
AFTER COMPLETING THE RACE, join us in our first Chomp for Charity 5K reception at First Magnitude Brewing Company. Come and celebrate by watching the student band PETTY THEFT take the stage at 7:30 PM at First Magnitude while enjoying a free drink, included with your registration purchase.
If you are interested in supporting the Humane Society of North Central Florida in any other way, please consider donating to the cause using the 'donate' page above. To learn more about the Humane Society of North Central Florida, please visit their official website: https://www.humanesocietyncfl.org/
PARKING:
Please utilize either First Magnitude Brewing or Depot Park parking lots for race day parking.
TIMELINE:
5:00 PM: Check-in begins at the North Pavilion in Depot Park
6:30 PM: The Chomp for Charity 5K Starts in Depot Park!
7:30 PM: Petty Theft Band takes the stage at First Magnitude
Races
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UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Chomp for Charity 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Wed 16th September 2026 (5:00PM EDT)
$27.50
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874 SE 4th Street, Gainesville, 32601, FL, United States
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