Surface the Future 5k 2026 — Ocala, FL

Date
May 25, 2026
Location
Ocala, FL
Venue
4255 SE 58th Ave
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $40.00
Events
5k Run / Walk, 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk
Includes
T-Shirt
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Surface the Future 5K takes place at 4255 SE 58th Ave in Ocala, Florida on May 25, 2026. The event offers two distance options: a 1-mile run and a 5K. The race starts at 8:00 AM, giving runners an early morning opportunity to complete their event. Entry fees range from $10 to $40 depending on registration timing and distance selected. With both sprint and standard race distances available, the event accommodates runners of varying experience levels and training goals. If you're traveling to Ocala for this event, plan your accommodation near the venue to minimize pre-race logistics.

From the Race Organizer
Lace up and hit the trail for a cause that hits close to home for every runner in Ocala! The Surface the Future 5k is a community fundraiser dedicated to improving and surfacing local tracks so athletes of all ages and abilities have safe, quality surfaces to train and compete on. Starting and finishing at the Baseline Trail Head, this out-and-back course takes runners through one of Ocala's most scenic trail areas. Whether you're chasing a PR or just out for a fun morning with fellow runners, every step you take helps pave the way — literally — for better running surfaces across our community. All proceeds go directly toward track surfacing projects right here in Ocala. You don't have to be fast. You just have to show up. Walk it. Run it. Fund it.

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Race Travel Insurance

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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Ocala, FL. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Surface the Future 5k 2026 — Ocala, FL?

Surface the Future 5k 2026 — Ocala, FL takes place on May 25, 2026. The race is held in Ocala, Florida.

Where is Surface the Future 5k 2026 — Ocala, FL held?

Surface the Future 5k 2026 — Ocala, FL is held at 4255 SE 58th Ave in Ocala, Florida.

Where can I find hotels near Surface the Future 5k 2026 — Ocala, FL?

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