Flatwoods 5K

🏃‍♂️ About the Flatwoods 5K

The Flatwoods 5K is touted by many local runners as Gainesville’s most beautiful, memorable 5K venue, run just after sunrise on a scenic limerock loop road around UF's Austin Cary Forest (10625 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL 32609). The sights, sounds, and smells of the Forest, shared with friends and family, are sure to create lasting memories. Race proceeds support forestry education and outreach to help sustain Florida's natural heritage.

⏱️ Race Details

• Chip Timing: The race is chip timed by Start2Finish Race Management.
• Course: The course is accurately measured (but not USATF certified), with mile markers.
• Water Station: There is a water station at the halfway point, and post-race refreshments.
• Strollers: Strollers are welcome, but please note the road is unpaved. Parking and the starting line will be approximately 2 miles (5-8 min. drive) from the main gate on Waldo Rd.

🕣 Start Time

Start time is 8:30 AM.

📝 Registration and T-Shirts

• Registration Fee: Registration is $20. Runners 12 years and under race for free.
• T-Shirt Purchase: You can purchase a race t-shirt for an additional $15.
• Order Deadline: T-shirt orders will stop two weeks before race day - October 18.

📦 Early Packet Pickup

Early Packet pickup will be THURSDAY October 30 from 4:30 to 7:00 at First Magitude Brewing Company. (1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601). Participants can also pick up their packet 7:00 am to 8:15 am at the Austin Cary Forest on race day.

🏆 Pine Cone Trophies

Pine cone trophies made from native longleaf, loblolly and slash pine cones go to top open and masters runners, and top 3 in all five-year age/gender groups. All runners 14 years or younger will receive an award.

📩 Contact Information

Please contact Taylor Stein, Flatwoods 5K Race Director, with any questions: tstein@ufl.edu.

🌐 More Information

For more details about the race, visit here.