11th Annual Springs Run 7.2K

THE SPRINGS RUN

THE SPRINGS RUN returns for its 11TH YEAR on Saturday, February 7th, 2026!

Run, beer, party!

• Course: Make it 7.2K, down the Hawthorne trail, and back to First Magnitude to be rewarded with brews, music, friends, and fun!
• Purpose: Raise money for springs protection and get your sweat on.
• Festival: Once you’re back at First Mag, we’ll pull out all the stops with a groovy all-day festival filled with live local music, beer releases, artists and vendors, photo opportunities, and whatever other shenanigans our team dreams up!

WHAT COMES WITH MY REGISTRATION?

• Free Beer: All 7.2K runners get a free First Magnitude beer (or an N/A option for those under 21).
• Commemorative Glass: The first 500 7.2K registered runners will receive a commemorative 2026 “will run for the springs.” pint glass! Consider this your finisher medal!
• T-Shirts: T-Shirts are available for an additional donation to the Florida Springs Institute during registration. TEES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER UNTIL 1/21/2026.
• Look: (scroll down to see what shirts and glasses look like!)

WHY 7.2K?

• Homage: As an homage to our beloved Florida springs and their constant average temperature of 72 degrees, all profits benefit the Florida Springs Institute.
• Education: 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.
• Funding: The Springs Run directly funds FSI’s SpringsWatch citizen science program that provides volunteers with hands-on training in the field.
• Experience: Volunteers learn all aspects of water quality monitoring and get to know the wildlife and plants that depend on springs systems.

PRIZES

• Fast Finishers: Are you fast? Run for the mug!
• Exclusive Mug: The top 3 finishers in each age and gender group will get their own exclusive First Magnitude mug with a free pint card so you can fill ‘er up with your brew of choice, plus some other First Mag goodies.
• Age Groups: Age groups will be split by gender and are as follows: 15-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, and 65+.

1-MILE FUN RUN!

• Alternative: Not up for 7.2K?
• Course: 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

• Location: Packet pick-up and shirt distribution will be at First Magnitude Brewing Co. the week of the race on Thursday 2/5 and Friday 2/6 from 4-8 pm.
• Details: Details will be sent via email.

Join Us!

Don't miss out on being a part of Gainesville's largest race - Register today!