UF Homecoming & Gator Growl- Gator Gallop 'Fun Run'

Friday, October 6, 2023 Past event

10:00 AM EDT

Gainesville, Florida

$28.56 · 1 race

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Gator Gallop 'Fun Run' on Friday, October 6, 2023, in Gainesville, Alachua! This exciting 2-mile fun run invites students, families, and the entire Gainesville community to race through the beautiful University of Florida campus as part of the school's 100th annual homecoming celebration. The event kicks off at the Plaza of the Americas, where participants can enjoy lively music, photo opportunities, and a chance to win prizes.

Don’t miss out on the chance to secure your spot—registration opens on July 19th and closes on October 5th. Participants who register before September 15th at 11:59 PM will receive a guaranteed T-shirt and race medal. On-the-day registration is available, with fees at $32 for ages 5-15 and $20 for ages 16 and up. Join in on this cherished tradition, make lasting memories, and celebrate the spirit of UF!

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Gator Gallop

Incl. $2.56 Fee & T-Shirt, Race Bib, & Medal

Bib Pick up times and locations will be emailed out post- registration. Race day check-in will be located at Plaza of the Americas to the left of library west beginning at 9:30am. The race will begin promptly at 10:30am. REGISTRATION PAST SEPTEMBER 15TH AT 11:59PM DOES NOT CONFIRM A T-SHIRT AND MEDAL.

10:00 AM EDT

$28.56

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Organiser's description

Gator Gallop is a 2-mile fun run where students and the Gainesville community join together to race through campus. Students and families of all ages are welcome to participate in the University of Florida's 100th annual homecoming celebration! Join us at Plaza of the Americas in the heart of the UF campus to participate in one of the many UF Homecoming traditions featuring photo-ops, music, prizes, and more!

Registration opens on July 19th at 10:00am and closes on October 5th at 12:00pm. Participants will be guarantied a T-Shirt and Race Medal with registration PRIOR to September 15th at 11:59pm. Any registration past this date will not be guarantied a T-shirt or Medal. Registration will be accepted day of with the price increase of $32 for individuals ages 5-15 and $20 for all ages 16 to 100.

CLICK HERE FOR RACE MAP: https://www.gatorgrowl.org/gatorgallop

Parking: Please utilize the Stephen C. O'Connell Center parking lot and garage for race day parking.

(250 Gale Lemerand Drive Gainesville FL 32611)