Santa Paws 5k-9 and 10K-9 Run/Walk - Gainesville Logo

Santa Paws 5k-9 and 10K-9 Run/Walk - Gainesville

Sat, Dec 12, 2026
In 30 days
Gainesville, FL
1001 NW 34th St

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38–69°F

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38–57°F

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41–64°F

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51–73°F

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59–75°F

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48–68°F

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33–60°F

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45–69°F

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62–76°F

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About this race

5th Annual Santa Paws 5k-9, 10K-9 Run/Walk hosted by The Mills Group of Keller Williams

This race benefits the North Central Florida Humane Society. 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. We are partnering with them to help animals find their fur-ever homes.

This race starts at the beautiful Albert Ray Massey Park (Westside) in Gainesville, FL. 

This will be a chip timed event with live results.

Race Date and time is Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 8:30am. Packet pick up will begin at 7:30am race day.

Awards will be given for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Male and Female for both the 5k and 10k. All participants will receive a race day medal and t-shirt with sign up before November 30, 2026

Stay tuned for updates with more details about our sponsors and vendors!

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