Local RACES:

* Races with the * are Florida Track Club races and are either free or discounted for FTC members. Discount codes can be found here. ( be sure to log into your account to view this page ) 

November 2021

• Gobble Wobble 5k Run/walk: 11/25/21 (Thanksgiving morning) Tioga Town Center Sign Up Here

DECEMBER 2021

• *Jingle Bell Jog 5k and Holiday Social on 12/11/21 at Westside Park. Sign Up Here. 

JANUARY 2022​

• *Frank Shorter Mile and Mustache Dash on 1/1/22 at Westside Park. Sign Up Here. 

• *FTC Marathon. 26.2 and 13.1 on 1/16/22: Back by popular demand, this flat course is FAST and a Boston Qualifier! Sign up here​

FEBRUARY 2022

• The LifeSouth Race Weekend Half Marathon and 5k: 5k on Feb. 19 and the Half Marathon on the 20th. Both races start in downtown Gainesville in front of Bo Diddley Plaza. The 5k goes through the Bed and Breakfast district while The half marathon course includes iconic landmarks such as the Hippodrome, views of Depot Park, a run across the Helix bridge, UF Campus and Lake Alice, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, the "Bacon Strip" hills of 16th Avenue and the downtown. Sign up here. 
  

MARCH 2022

• *FTC Micanopy 5 and 10 Mile: Join the Florida Track Club for this club event.  It is free for Florida Track Club Members and $15 for non-members. The race will start in downtown Micanopy (near the City of Micanopy Ballpark) and will mostly be on tree-lined lime rock roads. Free for FTC members. Registration info Coming Soon. 

• ​Trail of Payne 10k : The 9th annual Trail of Payne 10K at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is a pure trail race you won't want to miss! This run promises to be one of the most unique in the area, so take advantage of our beautiful state park during and after the race. After a brief park-road start, this challenging course is all trails. Expect every type of surface: packed dirt, roots, grass, soft sand, and even a little mud. With trails that are winding & narrow, straight & wide, sunny & open, or shady & dense, you won't be bored on this course. Bring your friends and get ready to go off-road were gonna get dirty! This race has the potential to be very muddy depending on the weather leading up to the event. Registration Info Coming Soon. 

APRIL 2022

• *FTC Headwaters 5k & Club Brunch  Join the Florida Track Club for this club event. This race will start at Headwaters Park in NW Gainesville. It is a flat route with few turns built for speed! After the race, the FTC will provide food at a great location for safe social distancing! Free for FTC members. Registration Info Coming Soon. 

MAY 2022​

• *The FTC Friday Night Lights track meet #1 at Fred Cone Park.  Free for FTC members.Registration Info Coming Soon. 

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JUNE 2022

• *The FTC Friday Night Lights track meet #2  at Fred Cone Park. Free for FTC members. Registration Info Coming Soon. 

 JULY 2022​

• *The FTC Melon Run 3-miler  at Westside Park.  Registration Info Coming Soon. (Club members can log in to access a discount code!) Sign up here.

  A July 4th tradition in Gainesville, the Florida Track Club hosts the 43rd Annual Jack Gamble Melon Run!  Enjoy the somewhat rolling hills on the course, try to win an age group watermelon awards and enjoy refreshments after the race.