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Valentine's Day 5k

Date:
Sat, Feb 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location:
1425 NE 58th Ave
Ocala, Florida
34470
United States
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Links:
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3.1 Miles 5k Run

💖 Valentine’s Day 5K

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with miles, smiles, and a little friendly competition at the Valentine’s Day 5K — a fun, fast, and family-friendly race that’s perfect for couples, friends, teams, and solo runners alike.

The course is a scenic mix of road and trail, giving you the best of both worlds — smooth pavement for settling into a rhythm and natural trail sections that make the run feel relaxed and fun. It’s a great balance for experienced runners, casual joggers, and first-time racers.

Sign up before 2/3 to guarantee your race shirt.

Proceeds from the event help support the Vanguard High School Cross Country Team, so every step you take helps local student-athletes and youth athletics.

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🏆 Awards & Divisions

Adult Age Group Awards — 3 deep (Male & Female):

20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65+

Youth Age Group Awards — 5 deep:

0–6, 7–8, 9–10, 11–12, 13–14, 15–16, 17–19

Sweetheart Division ❤️

A special team category for one male and one female — the lowest combined time wins.

(Teams in this division are not eligible for individual age group awards.)

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⏰ Race Day Info

• Packet Pickup: Begins at 7:00 AM on race day

• Family-friendly, stroller-friendly, and spectator-friendly atmosphere

• A relaxed, welcoming event with something for every type of runner

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Run for love. Run for fun. Run for a great cause.

We’ll see you on race morning. 💗

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