1220 SE Veitch Street, Gainesville FL
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
🏃♂️ THE SPRINGS RUN 2026
THE SPRINGS RUN returns for its 11TH YEAR on Saturday, February 7th, 2026!
🍻 Run, Beer, Party!
- Distance: 7.2K, down the Hawthorne trail, and back to First Magnitude to be rewarded with brews, music, friends, and fun!
- Cause: Raise money for springs protection and get your sweat on.
- Festival: An all-day festival filled with live local music, beer releases, artists and vendors, photo opportunities, and more!
- Fun: Enjoy whatever other shenanigans our team dreams up!
🎟️ What Comes With My Registration?
- Beer: All 7.2K runners get a free First Magnitude beer (or an N/A option for those under 21).
- Pint Glass: The first 600 7.2K registered runners will receive a commemorative “I Run for the Springs” pint glass!
- T-Shirts: Available for an additional donation to the Florida Springs Institute during registration.
- Preorder: TEES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER UNTIL 1/15/2026.
🌊 Why 7.2K?
As an homage to our beloved Florida springs and their constant average temperature of 72 degrees, all profits benefit the Florida Springs Institute. The Howard T. Odum Florida Springs Institute is an educational non-profit in High Springs dedicated to ensuring the wise management and restoration of Florida Springs and the aquifer that we all depend upon for our water supply. The Springs Run directly funds FSI’s SpringsWatch citizen science program that provides volunteers with hands-on training in the field. Volunteers learn all aspects of water quality monitoring and get to know the wildlife and plants that depend on springs systems.
🏅 Prizes
- Top Finishers: The top 3 finishers in each age and gender group will get their own exclusive First Magnitude mug.
- Pint Card: Includes a free pint card to fill ‘er up with your brew of choice.
- Goodies: Plus some other First Mag goodies.
- Age Groups: Split by gender: 15-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, and 65+.
🏃♀️ 1-Mile Fun Run!
Not up for 7.2K? The fun run 1-miler takes off immediately after the main race and goes around Depot Park and back to First Magnitude.
📦 Packet Pick Up
Packet pick-up and shirt distribution will be at First Magnitude Brewing Co. the week of the race. Details will be sent via email.
🚀 Register Now!
Don't miss out on being a part of Gainesville's largest race - Register today!
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