3 walking events in Alachua County, Florida

We welcome and support runners of all levels from beginners to experienced marathoners!

Gainesville Galloway also has a robust Walking Program that produces results while having fun. We are a friendly group that welcomes both walkers and runners of any ability and experience. Many of our members have been with us for years! Many of our locations also allow us to socialize afterwards while providing safe routes that accommodate the longer distances needed to prepare for half and full marathons. Come join us!

Join us to train for Key West Marathon, Running from Yeti, Tulsa Oilers Arena Challenge, Disney Princess, Go Girl Run, Flying Pig and any other event or just to stay in shape and run/walk with friends!

Gainesville Galloway also has an All Walking Group for those who cannot or do not wish to run. Open to all from beginner to experienced competitor. We train in various locations in the Gainesville area on mostly smooth asphalt paths that are scenic and away from traffic. Our members are friendly and very encouraging. Come join us!

Contact Program Director Elizabeth Hanselman at GainesvilleRunWalkRun@gmail.com or 352-214-6836. We are excited to have you Run/Walk/Run with us!

Is this group right for me?

The Jeff Galloway training approach is suitable for all levels and all ages! We focus on achieving your goal distance, injury free while having fun and building fitness. Bring a friend and join us for one of our Saturday morning weekly group runs (first session is free) and experience great camaraderie, effective training and lots of support. We meet at various locations in the Gainesville area - mostly on asphalt bike paths - that are safe and scenic. Email us for more information.

Spring Kick Off:

1/10/2026 at 7:00am at

Publix at Haile Market Square

2755 SW 91st St., Gainesville FL 32608

Gainesville Galloway features an all Walking Group as well as Run/Walk/Run training. We meet on Saturday mornings in different parts of Gainesville and use routes that are safe and scenic utilizing the many smooth, asphalt bike paths in the city and parks. We welcome all levels and experience focusing on preparing for half and full marathons.

Sign up to participate in the annual Run With Purpose to support Traumatic Injury survivors and their families, presented by ProjectOne45. This event will offer a 5k (3.1 mile) run/walk route as well as a 1.6K (1 mile) route. Bib pick-up will be in front of the route at 7:00 am on the day of the race. Register by March 8th to secure your race day t-shirt. A limited supply of race-day t-shirts will be available for those who register after March 8th or register on race day. There will also be a day of registration booth available for those who want to register the morning of the race.

Start Time: 8:00 AM

Virtual Race Option

Can’t make it in person? Join us virtually from anywhere! Register for the virtual race and complete your run or walk on your own time. You’ll still receive an official race T-shirt mailed directly to your address — just make sure to register by February 14, 2026 to guarantee your shirt.

Please note: Virtual registration fees are slightly higher to cover shipping costs. Finisher medals and top awards are not provided for the virtual option.

DonutNV

We’re thrilled to announce that DonutNV will be on-site serving up their delicious, hot mini donuts and refreshing drinks! Carbo-load before the race or treat yourself after the race (you’ve earned it!) — and feel extra good knowing that a portion of all proceeds will go toward supporting trauma survivors. Run hard, eat sweet, and make an impact!

Support the mission and wear the impact.

Our nonprofit shirts will be available for $20. Every shirt helps fund programs that directly support trauma survivors and their families on the road to recovery. Click on Store on the left hand side and order your T-shirt Today!

When you wear it, you’re not just representing a cause — you’re helping move it forward!

Project One45

Project One45 is a non-profit based in the Gainesville, FL area whose mission is to support those who have survived traumatic injuries and their families while they are on the road to recovery. Proceeds from this race will go to providing rehab support and other costs related to the recovery of trauma survivors. Please contact us at Projectone45inc@gmail.com if you have any questions! Please visit our website at WWW.ProjectOne45.Org for more details about our mission.

Early Registration - 01/01-01/31 - 5k price: $35, 1-mile price: $20 - t-shirt and medal included

Standard Registration - 02/01-02/28 - 5k price: $40, 1-mile price: $25 - t-shirt included (T-shirts are not guaranteed AFTER March 8th)

Late Registration - 03/01-03/28 - 5k price: $45, 1-mile price: $30 - (Limited supply of shirts and medals.)

*No refunds

We look forward to seeing you out there!