3 events in Alachua County, Florida
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Alachua County
3 events in Alachua County-
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Run the Archer Braid Trail!
We’re heading back to the southwest — Southwest Alachua County, that is! The Archer Braid 5K & 10K returns this spring, inviting runners of all levels to enjoy a flat, fast course along one of Gainesville’s most scenic paved trails.
The race begins at 8 a.m. at the Archer Braid Trailhead in Archer, with both distances following a smooth out-and-back route through quiet countryside. You’ll find a hydration stop with water and Gatorade at the 5K turnaround, and every race is professionally timed for accurate results.
🏆 Awards for overall winners and the top three finishers in each 10-year age group.
🚗 Parking: Available in the grass lot by the Archer Community Center (16671 SW 137th Ave, Archer, FL 32618), just a few blocks from the start line.
💲 Free for Florida Track Club members
$20 for non-members — and with nine free races and discounted entries throughout the year, it just makes sense to join!
Join the club or learn more at FloridaTrackClub.org
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Every Saturday at 9:00 AM
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.