Tom Walker Half Marathon & 5k 2026 — Gainesville, FL

Date
November 8, 2026
Location
Gainesville, FL
Venue
1220 SE Veitch St
Start Time
7:30 AM
Sunrise
6:47 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $85.00
Events
Tom Walker Half Marathon, 5k
Includes
TBD Shirt
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The Tom Walker Half Marathon and 5K in Gainesville starts at 7:30 AM, so plan your arrival the night before if you're traveling from out of state. The race takes place November 8, 2026, at 1220 SE Veitch Street in Gainesville, Florida. You can run either the half marathon or the 5K, depending on your goal and training schedule. Entry fees range from $25 to $85 depending on your chosen distance and registration timing. This is a straightforward local race that fits well into a travel schedule without requiring an early morning arrival from a distance.

From the Race Organizer
The iconic and popular Tom Walker Half Marathon & 5k will return, to the beautiful Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail (this is a paved trail), We will again be starting from First Magnitude Brewing in Gainesville. Half Marathon Starts at 7:30 AM with the 5k starting at 8:00 AM. Half Marathon Course Time limit is 3.5 hours. We plan to provide pacers for the Half Marathon at 1:30 (6:52 pace), 1:40 (7:37 pace), 1:50 (8:24 pace), 2:00 (9:09), 2:10 (9:55), 2:20 (10:40). **These will be Run Only and not Walk/Run pacers. Reach out to FTC at theFloridaTrackClub@gmail.com if you're interested in pacing. Registration will be available online until 1 hour prior to the race start. Volunteers are NEEDED for this race, please go to the "Volunteer" tab on the menu bar at the top of this page and sign up. This event is volunteer-led so please help us make this event successful for our local runners! Individual yearly membership to the Florida Track Club is only $40, family membership $65, and student membership $25. Senior membership (65+) is $25 for an individual and $40 for a family. Please email us to set up Senior membership.

Course & Travel Notes

The Tom Walker Half Marathon & 5k takes place in Gainesville, Florida on November 8th, 2026, with an early 7:30 AM start, so you'll want to arrive with plenty of time before sunrise at 6:48 AM. The venue sits at a modest 131 feet elevation, which should feel pretty manageable for most runners. You're in luck with the airport situation—Gainesville Regional Airport is only 4.7 miles away, making it super convenient to get to the race. November weather in Gainesville typically runs mild with highs around 75°F and lows around 51°F, and while there's only about a 19% chance of rain on any given day, it's worth packing a light layer just in case.

⛰️ 131 ft elevation☀️ Typically 75°F / 51°F · 19% chance of rain✈️ Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) — 4.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Tom Walker Half Marathon & 5k 2026 — Gainesville, FL?

Tom Walker Half Marathon & 5k 2026 — Gainesville, FL takes place on November 8, 2026. The race is held in Gainesville, Florida.

Where is Tom Walker Half Marathon & 5k 2026 — Gainesville, FL held?

Tom Walker Half Marathon & 5k 2026 — Gainesville, FL is held at 1220 SE Veitch St in Gainesville, Florida.

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