Upcoming Races in Gainesville

Endurance Grid lists 21 races in Gainesville, Florida, from July to December 2026.

21
Upcoming races
2
Sports covered

Host City

About Gainesville, FL

Population

143,611

as of 2023

City Elevation

135 ft

Nearest Airport

GNV

Gainesville Regional Airport

Major Hub

JAX

Jacksonville International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

Races in Gainesville, FL

Explore and filter upcoming endurance races in Gainesville, Florida on the map below — by sport, distance, price, or month.

21 races in Gainesville

July 2026 Gainesville, Florida Races

3 upcoming races in Gainesville, Florida in July.
Jul
4
Sat
Running
48th Annual Jack Gamble Melon Run
1001 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
5K
Avg 91° / 71°·135 ft city elevation
Jul
11
Sat
Running
Eagle 5K & 10K, at Gainesville, FL (28)
7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL
5K · 10K
Avg 91° / 72°·135 ft city elevation
Jul
25
Sat
Running
Eagle 5K & 10K, at Gainesville, FL (30)
7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL
5K · 10K
Avg 91° / 72°·135 ft city elevation

August 2026 Gainesville, Florida Races

2 upcoming races in Gainesville, Florida in August.
Aug
8
Sat
Running
Ninja 5K & 10K, at Gainesville, FL (32)
7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL
5K · 10K
Avg 91° / 72°·135 ft city elevation
Aug
22
Sat
Running
Ninja 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (34)
7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL
5K · 10K
Avg 90° / 72°·135 ft city elevation

September 2026 Gainesville, Florida Races

3 upcoming races in Gainesville, Florida in September.
Sep
12
Sat
Running
Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (37)
7400 SW 41st PL, Gainesville, FL
5K · 10K
Avg 89° / 70°·135 ft city elevation
Sep
16
Wed
Running
UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Chomp for Charity 5k
1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL
5K
Avg 88° / 70°·135 ft city elevation
Sep
26
Sat
Running
Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (39)
7400 SW 41st PL, Gainesville, FL
5K · 10K
Avg 87° / 68°·135 ft city elevation

October 2026 Gainesville, Florida Races

6 upcoming races in Gainesville, Florida in October.
Oct
3
Sat
Triathlon
16th Kids4Kids Triathlon
3100-3346 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL
Avg 85° / 66°·135 ft city elevation
Oct
9
Fri
Running
UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Gator Gallop
Plaza of the Americas, Gainesville, FL
Other
Avg 84° / 63°·135 ft city elevation
Oct
10
Sat
Running
Haunted 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (41)
7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL
5K · 10K
Avg 84° / 63°·135 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Howl-o-ween 5k - Gainesville
Depot Park, Gainesville, FL
5K
Avg 82° / 60°·135 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Haunted 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (43)
7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL
5K · 10K
Avg 80° / 58°·135 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Healing For All 5k/10k
Albert Ray Massey (Westside) Park 1001 Northwest 34th street, Gainesville, FL
5K
Avg 80° / 58°·135 ft city elevation

November 2026 Gainesville, Florida Races

4 upcoming races in Gainesville, Florida in November.
Nov
8
Sun
Running
Tom Walker Half Marathon & 5k
1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL
5K · Half Marathon
Avg 76° / 52°·135 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
Children’s Miracle Network Dash and Bash 5K
157 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville, FL
5K
Avg 75° / 51°·135 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
Gobbler 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (46)
7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL
5K · 10K
Avg 75° / 51°·135 ft city elevation
Nov
28
Sat
Running
Gobbler 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (48)
7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL
5K · 10K
Avg 72° / 48°·135 ft city elevation

December 2026 Gainesville, Florida Races

3 upcoming races in Gainesville, Florida in December.
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Season of Hope Run
3300 SE 15th Street, Gainesville, FL
5K · 15K
Avg 71° / 47°·135 ft city elevation
Dec
12
Sat
Running
Holiday 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (50)
7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL
5K · 10K
Avg 70° / 46°·135 ft city elevation
Dec
26
Sat
Running
Holiday 5K & 10K at Gainesville, FL (52)
7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL
5K · 10K
Avg 68° / 44°·135 ft city elevation

Just Outside Gainesville

Races near Gainesville

FTC Short and Long Trail Run
Sat, Sep 12
13201 San Felasco Parkway, Alachua, FL
12 mi away
Run With Purpose
Sat, Mar 27
104 SW 131st, Newberry, FL
14 mi away
The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon: 13.1 & 26.2
Sat, Jan 16
21815 SE 71st Ave, Hawthorne, FL
17 mi away
5K Reindeer Trot
Sat, Dec 12
205 SW Magnolia Avenue, Keystone Heights, FL
21 mi away
2026 Freedom 5k - Keystone Heights
Sat, Jul 4
Keystone Heights City Hall, Keystone Heights, FL
24 mi away
Hammerhead Olympic & Sprint Triathlon
Sun, Aug 9
5629 State Road 16 West, Starke, FL
24 mi away
Stars & Strides 5K
Sat, Jul 4
NW 3rd St. & NW 1st Ave., Lake Butler, FL
25 mi away
Old Florida Gravel
Sat, Nov 7
1024 SW Howell Rd, Lake City, FL
28 mi away
The Florida Run @ Manatee Springs State Park
Fri, Feb 19
11650 N.W. 115 St., Chiefland, FL
34 mi away
Beer Mile @ Infinite Ale Works
Sat, Aug 15
235 NE Watula Ave, Ocala, FL
36 mi away
YMCA Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
Thu, Nov 26
3200 SE 17th Street, Ocala, FL
36 mi away
Pie Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (Thanksgiving) 48
Thu, Nov 26
4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL
36 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many races are in Gainesville, Florida?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 21 upcoming races in Gainesville, Florida, spanning 2 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Gainesville?+
Gainesville hosts running and triathlon races.
Is there a race season in Gainesville?+
Races in Gainesville run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in October and November.
What race distances can you find in Gainesville?+
Upcoming races in Gainesville cover distances including 5K, 10K, 15K, and Half Marathon.
What other cities near Gainesville have races?+
Nearby race cities include Ocala.