Tom Walker PREVIEW 5k and 10k

Race Overview

Get a leg up on the field by previewing part of the Tom Walker Half Marathon course. This race is FREE for Florida Track Club Members and $20 for non-members.

Race Details

• Date: 2026-10-10
• Location: Boulware Springs Park: 3300 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 3264
• Start Time: 8:00 AM for both events
• Course: Both the 5k and 10k routes will be along the beautiful Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail

Course Information

The 5k and 10k will start together and follow the same route for the first 1.55 miles. If you would like to switch from the 5k to the 10k or vice-versa, please tell us as soon as possible. Because this race will be professionally timed, we want to make sure there aren't any mix-ups on race morning.

Upcoming Events

(November's Tom Walker Half Marathon & 5k will start from First Magnitude Brewing and head out on the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail.)

Florida Track Club Membership

If you want to join the Florida Track Club and participate in the numerous races and track meets we have planned this year, go to Floridatrackclub.org.

• Individual Membership: $40
• Family Membership: $65
• Student Membership: $25
• Senior Membership: $25 for individual and $40 for family (65+)

Please email us to set up Senior membership. See full FTC Schedule below (9 free races and 3 with discounts each year).

Race URL

For more information about the race, visit this link.