Flatwoods 5K

About the Flatwoods 5K

• Venue: 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).
• Experience: The sights, sounds, and smells of the Forest, shared with friends and family, are sure to create lasting memories.
• Support: Race proceeds support forestry education and outreach to help sustain Florida's natural heritage.

Race Details

• 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.

Logistics

• Parking: Note that 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 Race T-shirt

• Cost: Registration is $20. Runners 12 years and under race for free.
• T-shirt: 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 Registration: Early registration ends Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 11:59 pm.

Packet Pickup

• Early 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).
• Race Day Pickup: Participants can also pick up their packet 7:00 am to 8:15 am at the Austin Cary Forest on race day.

Awards

• 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.
• Youth Awards: All runners 14 years or younger will receive an award.

Contact Information

• Questions: Please contact Taylor Stein, Flatwoods 5K Race Director, with any questions: [email protected].

Additional Information

• Website: For more details, visit the race page: Flatwoods 5K Race Page.