Valentine's Day 5k
Valentine's Day 5k is a running race on February 13, 2027 in Ocala, FL, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- February 13, 2027 (117 days to go)
- Location
- 1425 NE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
💖 Valentine’s Day 5K
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with miles, smiles, and a little friendly competition at the Valentine’s Day 5K — a fun, fast, and family-friendly race that’s perfect for couples, friends, teams, and solo runners alike.
The course is a scenic mix of road and trail, giving you the best of both worlds — smooth pavement for settling into a rhythm and natural trail sections that make the run feel relaxed and fun. It’s a great balance for experienced runners, casual joggers, and first-time racers.
Sign up before 2/3 to guarantee your race shirt.
Proceeds from the event help support the Vanguard High School Cross Country Team, so every step you take helps local student-athletes and youth athletics.
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🏆 Awards & Divisions
Adult Age Group Awards — 3 deep (Male & Female):
20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65+
Youth Age Group Awards — 5 deep:
0–6, 7–8, 9–10, 11–12, 13–14, 15–16, 17–19
Sweetheart Division ❤️
A special team category for one male and one female — the lowest combined time wins.
(Teams in this division are not eligible for individual age group awards.)
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⏰ Race Day Info
• Packet Pickup: Begins at 7:00 AM on race day
• Family-friendly, stroller-friendly, and spectator-friendly atmosphere
• A relaxed, welcoming event with something for every type of runner
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Run for love. Run for fun. Run for a great cause.
We’ll see you on race morning. 💗
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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
73°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ocala, 3 mi from the venue.
About Ocala, FL
Population
64,903
as of 2023
City 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.
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Valentine's Day 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Valentine's Day 5k
- Date
- February 13, 2027
- Location
- 1425 NE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL
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Valentine's Day 5k
Feb 13, 2027