From the Organizer
Join us for the 5th Annual Retro Run 5k taking place in downtown Ocala. This race will take place on the evening of 8/16. Break out your Chuck Taylors and your Short Shorts for the first race of the Run Ocala Race Series.
Start Time: 7:00 pm
Packet Pickup
Date: Friday, August 21st
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: TBD
T-Shirt – Register by 8/10 to guarantee your race shirt
Awards
Overall
Overall Masters
Top 3 Age Group
9 and Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-74 and 75 AND OVER
Best Dressed – Dress in your favorite old-school running outfit.
Fastest 5k in Chucks – Blisters be damned, the fastest 5k in Chucks (or similar canvas shoes) will be eligible for a special prize!
*A Run Florida Run featured event*
We love dogs and understand they are part of the family, but unfortunately, we cannot permit them to participate in our 5K races. This policy is in place because our event insurance does not cover the participation of dogs, and we must prioritize the safety and well-being of all participants, both human and canine.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and enjoyable race for everyone involved!
Events
Weather
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
91°
Typical Low
73°
Chance of Rain
55%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ocala, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
64,903
as of 2023
Elevation
65 ft
Nearest Airport
GNV
Gainesville Regional Airport · 37 mi
Major Hub
SFB
Orlando Sanford International Airport · 62 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Retro Run 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
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Less than a mile away
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Less than a mile away
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Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Retro Run 5k
Aug 22, 2026