Tom Walker Half Marathon & 5k

Event Overview

• Race Name: Tom Walker Half Marathon &: 5k
• Date: November 8, 2026
• Location: 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL
• Website: Tom Walker Half Marathon &: 5k

Course Information

• Trail: Beautiful Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail (paved)
• Start Location: First Magnitude Brewing in Gainesville
• Half Marathon Start Time: 7:30 AM
• 5k Start Time: 8:00 AM

Pacing Information

• Half Marathon Time Limit: 3.5 hours
• Pacer Groups: 1:30 (6:52 pace), 1:40 (7:37 pace), 1:50 (8:24 pace), 2:00 (9:09), 2:10 (9:55), 2:20 (10:40)
• Pacer Type: Run Only (not Walk/Run)
• Contact for Pacing: Reach out to FTC at [email protected]

Registration Details

• Online Registration: Available until 1 hour prior to race start
• Volunteers: NEEDED for this race
• Volunteer Sign Up: Please go to the "Volunteer" tab on the menu bar at the top of the page
• Importance: Event is volunteer-led, please help us make it successful for local runners!

Membership Information

• Individual Membership: $40
• Family Membership: $65
• Student Membership: $25
• Senior Membership: $25 for individuals (65+) and $40 for families (please email us to set up)