Habitat Hustle 5K Run/Walk
Habitat Hustle 5K Run/Walk is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Gainesville, FL, with an entry fee of $20.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (41 days to go)
- Price
- $20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
It's time for the 14th Annual Habitat Hustle 5K Run/Walk! This event benefits UF Habitat for Humanity. Wear your favorite running or walking gear and come out on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 for a community-wide event with UF Habitat! THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC OF ALL AGES!
The start and finish line are at Boulware Springs Park in Gainesville, and the run takes place along Gainesville's scenic Hawthorne Trail. The race will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. with a suggested arrival/ check-in time of 8:30 a.m.
Runners can enjoy post-race treats and raffle prizes from local businesses upon crossing the finish line. The top three male and female racers will be awarded! All proceeds benefit UF Habitat for Humanity in supporting their mission to provide safe, affordable housing to deserving families in Alachua County through home builds and critical home repairs.
Registration includes: T-shirt *, race bib, raffle ticket, and post-race treats! Extra raffle tickets may be purchased for $1 per ticket at the event.
2026 Race T-shirts are guaranteed with a sign up before Friday, October 2, 2026. After that date, 2026 raceT-shirts will be given on a first come first serve basis with everyone else receiving 2025 race T-shirts.
Children 5 years old and under run for FREE! No need to register them.
Free Parking: Navigate to 3300 SE 15th Street Gainesville, FL 32641. Overflow parking will head next door to 3400 SE 15th Street Gainesville, FL 32641.
All race updates will be posted to our Instagram: @ufh4h.
UF STUDENTS: If you need a ride or can give a ride to the race, please use the following link: Carpool Form
This carpool form will close on Thursday, October 15, 2026. We will send out the ride assignments with contact information on Friday, October 16, 2026.
Contact events coordinator, Sophia Nesselroth, at events.ufhabitat@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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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
82°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gainesville Rgnl Ap, 5 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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Days to train
- Race
- Habitat Hustle 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- October 17, 2026
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Habitat Hustle 5K Run/Walk
Oct 17, 2026