11TH Annual
11th Annual Springs Run 7.2K
11th Annual Springs Run 7.2K is a running race on February 6, 2027 in Gainesville, FL, with entry fees from $10 to $35.
- Date
- February 6, 2027 (93 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
THE SPRINGS RUN returns for its 11TH YEAR on Saturday, February 7th, 2026!
Run, beer, party!
Make it 7.2K, down the Hawthorne trail, and back to First Magnitude to be rewarded with brews, music, friends, and fun! Raise money for springs protection and get your sweat on.
Once you’re back at First Mag, we’ll pull out all the stops with a groovy all-day festival filled with live local music, beer releases, artists and vendors, photo opportunities, and whatever other shenanigans our team dreams up!
WHAT COMES WITH MY REGISTRATION?
All 7.2K runners get a free First Magnitude beer (or an N/A option for those under 21)
The first 500 7.2K registered runners will receive a commemorative 2026 “will run for the springs.” pint glass! Consider this your finisher medal!
T-Shirts are available for an additional donation to the Florida Springs Institute during registration. TEES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER UNTIL 1/21/2026
(scroll down to see what shirts and glasses look like!)
WHY 7.2K?
As an homage to our beloved Florida springs and their constant average temperature of 72 degrees, all profits benefit the Florida Springs Institute. The Howard T. Odum Florida Springs Institute is an educational non-profit in High Springs dedicated to ensuring the wise management and restoration of Florida Springs and the aquifer that we all depend upon for our water supply. The Springs Run directly funds FSI’s SpringsWatch citizen science program that provides volunteers with hands-on training in the field. That “field” is Florida’s beautiful springs! Volunteers learn all aspects of water quality monitoring and get to know the wildlife and plants that depend on springs systems.
PRIZES
Are you fast? Run for the mug! The top 3 finishers in each age and gender group will get their own exclusive First Magnitude mug with a free pint card so you can to fill ‘er up with your brew of choice, plus some other First Mag goodies.
Age groups will be split by gender and are as follows: 15-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, and 65+.
1-MILE FUN RUN!
Not up for 7.2K? The fun run 1-miler takes off immediately after the main race and goes around Depot Park and back to First Magnitude.
PACKET PICK UP
Packet pick-up and shirt distribution will be at First Magnitude Brewing Co. the week of the race on Thursday 2/5 and Friday 2/6 from 4-8 pm . Details will be sent via email.
Don't miss out on being a part of Gainesville's largest race - Register today!
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Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
69°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gainesville Rgnl Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
About Gainesville, FL
Population
143,611
as of 2023
City Elevation
135 ft
Nearest Airport
GNV
Gainesville Regional Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
JAX
Jacksonville International Airport · 69 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Waiting For?
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93
Days to train
- Race
- 11th Annual Springs Run 7.2K
- Date
- February 6, 2027
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11th Annual Springs Run 7.2K
Feb 6, 2027