From the Organizer
First Gen-5K – Run for Opportunity, Grow Together
Join us on August 8th at 8:00 AM at Baseline Road Trailhead for the inaugural First Gen-5K, a race dedicated to supporting first-generation college students.
More than just a run, this event is a growing space for the community where local businesses, leaders, and families come together to connect, promote, and inspire. With chip timing, sponsor booths, and a welcoming environment, it’s a powerful way to move forward together.
Every step supports education. Every booth builds connection.
Let’s run with purpose and grow as one.
Proceeds from this event will support the First Generation Foundation, the Vida Valiente Foundation, and local scholarship initiatives that directly impact first-generation students in our community.
- Finisher's Medals will be Provided
- First-Gen 5k Shirt's Provided to All Participants
- Age Divisions: 10-19 M/F, 20-29 M/F, 30-39 M/F, 40-49 M/F, 50+ M/F (Awards given to Top Finisher in each Division)
- Drinks provided Before, During, and After Race
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the First-Gen 5k?
- First-Gen 5k is a running event held in Ocala, FL. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the First-Gen 5k?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Ocala, FL at 4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the First-Gen 5k?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
First-Gen 5k
Aug 8, 2026