Run for Your Life 5K

Run for Your Life 5K

Event Details

• Date: 2026-09-27
• Location: 874 SE 4 St, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
• Website: Run for Your Life 5K
• Time: To be announced

About the Event

• Purpose: Help spread awareness about substance misuse in Alachua County.
• Annual Event: Join us for the 8th Annual Run For Your Life 5K Color Run!
• Family Friendly: Bring your family and friends, including pets, for a fun run/walk.
• Fundraising: Support prevention services for youth and adults in our community.

Event Activities

• Breakfast: Free breakfast for participants before the race.
• Warm-Up: Fitness instructor will lead a warm-up session.
• Community Fair: Resources from local organizations available at the event.
• Color Powder: Expect six color powders along the track!

Registration

• Early Bird Pricing: Register by September 6th to save money.
• Shirt Sizes: Limited sizes available as race day approaches.
• Group Discounts: 10% off for groups of 4 or more registering together.
• Raffle: Exciting raffle prizes will be announced at the conclusion of the race.

Additional Information

• Medication Disposal: Bring old or unused medications for safe disposal at the event.
• Grand Prize: A basket of prizes will be available, details to come!
• No Times Recorded: This is a fun run: times will not be recorded.
• Child Safety: Children under 12 must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Supporting Our Community

All proceeds from this event will support the Alachua County Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW) Coalition, a non-profit organization focused on preventing youth substance use and promoting health education services. For more information, visit the HPW Coalition website, or check out their Facebook and Instagram.