Run for Your Life 5K

Run for Your Life 5K

Event Date and Location

• Date: 2026-09-27
• Location: 874 SE 4 St, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
• Event Type: Color Fun Run
• URL: Register Here

Event Purpose

Bring your family and friends (including the furry ones) to a fun run/walk for a cause at our 8th Annual Run For Your Life 5K Color Run! You can help us spread awareness about substance misuse in Alachua County and fundraise for our mission to provide prevention services to youth and adults in our community.

Event Highlights

• Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast for participants before the run.
• Warm-up: Join a fitness instructor for a pre-run warm-up session.
• Community Fair: Explore resources from local organizations.
• Fun Colors: Experience six color powders on the track!

Registration Information

• Early Bird Pricing: Save with Early Bird prices until September 6th.
• Shirt Sizes: Limited availability as race day approaches.
• Group Discounts: Get a 10% discount for groups of 4 or more registering together.
• Raffle: Exciting raffle prizes will be announced at the end!

Testimonials

• Feedback: "Fantastic event. Love that it was stressed to not be a race but rather a fun run.... Overall 10/10 and would come back again next year!"
• Loved it: "My spouse and I LOVED IT and will definitely be back next year!"
• Enthusiastic Helpers: "I loved it! Your helpers were very enthusiastic and made the run more fun!"
• Energy: "Loved the energy and organization of the event."

Medication Disposal

Bring your old or unused medications to the 5K Color Run! HPW will collect and dispose of medications safely through Rx Destroyer at the event for free. All medications except for sharps (needles) and inhalers are gladly accepted!

Support the Cause

All proceeds from this event will help support the Alachua County Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW) Coalition, a non-profit organization that strives to prevent youth substance use and provide various health education services to Alachua County residents. For more information about the HPW Coalition go to their website at www.hpwcoalition.org or visit their Facebook and Instagram. Please consider donating to the HPW Coalition so we can continue to serve our community and youth!

Event Rules

• Fun Run: This is a Fun Run and times will not be recorded. Please bring your own tracking device to record your time at the 5K.
• Shirt Sizes: We are unable to exchange shirt sizes at pick-up; you will receive the size you select at registration.
• Children: Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a registered adult or parent.
• Refund Policy: We currently cannot issue refunds for this event.