In 76 days · Sat, Dec 12, 2026
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When
Saturday, December 12th, 2026
Where
1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville FL
Distances
5K · 10K
Typical weather
51–69°F · low rain risk
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2025
38–69°F
dry
2024
38–57°F
dry
2023
41–64°F
dry
2022
51–73°F
dry
2021
59–75°F
dry
2020
48–68°F
dry
2019
56–72°F
dry
2018
33–60°F
dry
2017
45–69°F
dry
2016
62–76°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: 5th Annual Santa Paws 5k-9, 10K-9 Run/Walk hosted by The Mills Group of Keller Williams
- Beneficiary: This race benefits the North Central Florida Humane Society.
- Purpose: Their vision and purpose is to help create a vibrant, animal welfare-focused community by improving the lives of homeless pets of North Central Florida and beyond.
- Partnership: We are partnering with them to help animals find their fur-ever homes.
Race Details
- Location: Starts at the beautiful Albert Ray Massey Park (Westside) in Gainesville, FL.
- Timing: This will be a chip timed event with live results.
- Date and Time: Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 8:30am.
- Packet Pickup: Begins at 7:30am on race day.
Awards and Prizes
- Awards: Will be given for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Male and Female for both the 5k and 10k.
- Participation Gifts: All participants will receive a race day medal and t-shirt with sign up before November 30, 2026.
- Updates: Stay tuned for updates with more details about our sponsors and vendors!
- Additional Information: More details available at Santa Paws 5k and 10K.
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Live prices near the start line, Dec 11 – 13, 2026.
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