2026 Joey's Wings 5K & Bubble Crane Kids Run
2026 Joey's Wings 5K & Bubble Crane Kids Run is a running race on November 14, 2026 in Gainesville, FL, with entry fees from $25 to $30.
- Date
- November 14, 2026 (68 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 12th annual Joey's Wings 5k & Obstacle Run will be on November 14th, 2026 at Santa Fe College!
When you run/walk with us, you will be creating awareness and giving HOPE to the 47 children and their families that are diagnosed every day.
Joey's Wings Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit charity, was established in 2014 in the memory of Joey, a 10-year-old boy who loved to run, but was taken from us by childhood cancer on Nov. 26, 2014. 100% of all donations made will be used towards research and treatment options, parent support and advocacy. This year, proceeds will go to local pediatric cancer families.
Race starts at 8:30am. Race day registration and packet pick up begins at 7:30am. There will be raffles, face painting, crafts and food from local restaurants! T-shirts and a special designed 3D origami crane medal with gator color ribbon will be first come first serve for race day registrants.
Your registration includes:
Chip timed run
Free shirt
A special designed 3D origami crane medal with ribbon of gator colors
Food from local restaurants
Raffles
Family activities & music
Registration fees before Nov. 1:
5k Run/Walk (ages 13+): $30
5k Run/Walk (12 and under): $25
1 mile Kids Obstacle run $25
Registration fee for ages 13+ will increase $5 after pre-registration ends on Nov. 1st.
Packet pick up is at 4-7pm on Nov. 13th at Fit2run.
Events
Weather
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
76°
Typical Low
52°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gainesville 11 Wnw, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
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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68
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Joey's Wings 5K & Bubble Crane Kids Run
- Date
- November 14, 2026
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2026 Joey's Wings 5K & Bubble Crane Kids Run
Nov 14, 2026