Santa Paws 5k-9 and 10K-9 Run/Walk - Gainesville
Santa Paws 5k-9 and 10K-9 Run/Walk - Gainesville is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Gainesville, FL, with entry fees from $40 to $50.
- Date
- December 12, 2026 (88 days to go)
- Location
- 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL
- Price
- $40–$50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
5th Annual Santa Paws 5k-9, 10K-9 Run/Walk hosted by The Mills Group of Keller Williams
This race benefits the North Central Florida Humane Society. Their vision and purpose is to help create a vibrant, animal welfare-focused community by improving the lives of homeless pets of North Central Florida and beyond. We are partnering with them to help animals find their fur-ever homes.
This race starts at the beautiful Albert Ray Massey Park (Westside) in Gainesville, FL.
This will be a chip timed event with live results.
Race Date and time is Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 8:30am. Packet pick up will begin at 7:30am race day.
Awards will be given for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Male and Female for both the 5k and 10k. All participants will receive a race day medal and t-shirt with sign up before November 30, 2026
Stay tuned for updates with more details about our sponsors and vendors!
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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
70°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gainesville Rgnl Ap, 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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- Race
- Santa Paws 5k-9 and 10K-9 Run/Walk - Gainesville
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL
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Dec 12, 2026