7 walking events in Gainesville, Florida

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find walking events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• Depot Park parkrun [parkrun.us]
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  Every Saturday at 7:30 AM

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  parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.

  5k parkrun Run Walk

  Depot Park, 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, Florida, 32641, United States
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• OCR OVERLOAD - April [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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  Get ready, Gainesville, FL, for 4.3 mile OCR with 23+ obstacles and the monster 140-foot finishers rig set in Gainesville Fl, only 40 minutes from Jacksonville. Your abilities will be tested as you...

  Get ready, Gainesville, FL, for 4.3 mile OCR with 23+ obstacles and the monster 140-foot finishers rig set in Gainesville Fl, only 40 minutes from Jacksonville. Your abilities will be tested as you encounter the massive mud holes and 140-foot-plus finisher rig. SOME COW PATTIES in the fields, light swamps, muddy streams, rolling pine forests, and NEW and exciting obstacles for 2025. This course will challenge even the experienced runners and set new standards of family fun.

  50-yard timed Ninja run. Start time is 10:45 - 1:45, with the top 10 runners going head to head for the best time for winning placements. This is an OCR Ninja run 100% completion for final placements. Side by side, two lanes starting at 2:00

  5-mile trail run/walk starts at 1:15. At the start line, It is going to be run in mostly wooded spots. 2 water stops will be on the course.

  National Anthem—I request all first responders, law enforcement, the Department of Corrections, retired and active military personnel, and veterans to meet me at the flagpole at 7:55 and join me personally as we salute the flag for the national anthem.

  Packet Pickup - Packet pickup will open at 7:15 a.m. Athletes will receive their custom OCR OVERLOAD bib and timing strap. This strap must be worn on your ankle throughout the race, but will be turned back in as soon as you cross the finish line. Or run the race Friday night ( just no fun rigs till Saturday)

  Water Stations - We will have three water stations on the course at the heavy carry obstacles. Please be very respectful of the property and throw your water bottle in the garbage can at the carry.

  Elite Wave Obstacle Completion & Wrist Bands

  Elite athletes must have 100% obstacle completion to be in the running for any points awarded to the Florida Championship Series in 2026. There is no limit to how many times you can do an obstacle before you choose to give up your band.

  The rules of the low rigs.

  Your feet cannot touch the ground. You can use the trusses during the transition points from one apparatus to the other.

  There are no penalties for failing an obstacle. You must have 100% completion with your band. I suggest you take your time at the rigs and complete them. Because you never know, the person in front of you may not have the wristbands.

  Elite Heat Awards for both men and women.

  Podium opportunities: 0-50 ELITE RUNNERS

  1st place - $200

  2nd place - $150

  3rd place - $100

  100% obstacle completion is required.

  Podium opportunities: 51- 100 ELITE RUNNERS

  1st place - $400.00

  2nd place - $200.00

  3rd place - $150.00

  100% obstacle completion is required.

  Open Wave

  RULES: Go out, have fun, and enjoy yourself. The volunteers will be out there to help you along the way. Do not worry about failing and obstacles because we are all there to play in the mud and have fun. There are no penalties for failing an obstacle. No Burpees, no penalty labs or anything like that. OCR OVERLOAD aims to get people and families out to enjoy themselves. We have several signature obstacles as well as base obstacles for everyone to try and enjoy.

  T-Shirts & Medals - Race Swag will be available for pickup as you complete the race at the finish line.

  Showers - There is a nice water hose station ready.

  BBQ, Beer, and Wine- We have a local food vendor company that will be on site. We have a finisher beer and wine for everybody who is over the age of 21. And we have plenty for everyone.

  PARKING $10.00 Cash only at Venue !!

  Please don't forget about the 2nd lap run/walk benefit for Chain Saw Rick

  This is a discounted benefit lap with proceeds going to help Rick, an amazing man who has helped so many people on and off the trails. Please click the link for more info and the discount code.

  Volunteer Race

  We need Volunteers at each race, 30 of them, yes, 30. We discount the race down to $2.00, which is the cost to race after you volunteer. Or we can donate $40.00 to any group or charity within 7 days of your Volunteer service. Volunteer hours is simple 4 hour blocks.

  4 Miles 5 Miles Run Trail Walk

  3408 NW 166th Ave, Gainesville, Florida, 32609, United States
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• Walk In My Shoes 2026 - Gainesville [laurenskidswalk.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Apr 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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  Join the Lauren’s Kids foundation and thousands of walkers across the state for the 2026 Walk in My Shoes 1,500-mile trek across Florida. April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National...

  Join the Lauren’s Kids foundation and thousands of walkers across the state for the 2026 Walk in My Shoes 1,500-mile trek across Florida. April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month — every step counts in the fight to prevent child sexual abuse and help survivors heal.

  WALK IN MY SHOES GAINESVILLE

  Date: Sunday, April 19th, 2026

  Start location: Child Advocacy Centers Inc. (500 E University Ave STE A, Gainesville, FL 32601)

  Registration Begins: 11:00 AM

  Walk Start: 12:00 PM

  Details:

  Join us for a 6-mile walk to Gainesville Woman’s Club (2809 W University Ave Gainesville, FL 32607) — with the opportunity to stop or continue walking our full 9-mile route back to the Child Advocacy Center where we started.

  An UBER code will be provided to walkers to cover the cost of a ride back from the walk.

  9 Miles Walk

  500 E University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida, 32601, United States
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• OCR OVERLOAD - July [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 12:30 AM

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  Get ready, Gainesville, FL, for 4.3 mile OCR with 23+ obstacles and the monster 140-foot finishers rig set in Gainesville Fl, only 40 minutes from Jacksonville. Your abilities will be tested as you...

  Get ready, Gainesville, FL, for 4.3 mile OCR with 23+ obstacles and the monster 140-foot finishers rig set in Gainesville Fl, only 40 minutes from Jacksonville. Your abilities will be tested as you encounter the massive mud holes and 140-foot-plus finisher rig. SOME COW PATTIES in the fields, light swamps, muddy streams, rolling pine forests, and NEW and exciting obstacles for 2025. This course will challenge even the experienced runners and set new standards of family fun.

  50-yard timed Ninja run. Start time is 10:45 - 1:45, with the top 10 runners going head to head for the best time for winning placements. This is an OCR Ninja run 100% completion for final placements. Side by side, two lanes starting at 2:00

  5-mile trail run/walk starts at 1:15. At the start line, It is going to be run in mostly wooded spots. 2 water stops will be on the course.

  National Anthem—I request all first responders, law enforcement, the Department of Corrections, retired and active military personnel, and veterans to meet me at the flagpole at 7:55 and join me personally as we salute the flag for the national anthem.

  Packet Pickup - Packet pickup will open at 7:15 a.m. Athletes will receive their custom OCR OVERLOAD bib and timing strap. This strap must be worn on your ankle throughout the race, but will be turned back in as soon as you cross the finish line. Or run the race Friday night ( just no fun rigs till Saturday)

  Water Stations - We will have three water stations on the course at the heavy carry obstacles. Please be very respectful of the property and throw your water bottle in the garbage can at the carry.

  Elite Wave Obstacle Completion & Wrist Bands

  Elite athletes must have 100% obstacle completion to be in the running for any points awarded to the Florida Championship Series in 2026. There is no limit to how many times you can do an obstacle before you choose to give up your band.

  The rules of the low rigs.

  Your feet cannot touch the ground. You can use the trusses during the transition points from one apparatus to the other.

  There are no penalties for failing an obstacle. You must have 100% completion with your band. I suggest you take your time at the rigs and complete them. Because you never know, the person in front of you may not have the wristbands.

  Elite Heat Awards for both men and women.

  Podium opportunities: 0-50 ELITE RUNNERS

  1st place - $200

  2nd place - $150

  3rd place - $100

  100% obstacle completion is required.

  Podium opportunities: 51- 100 ELITE RUNNERS

  1st place - $400.00

  2nd place - $200.00

  3rd place - $150.00

  100% obstacle completion is required.

  Open Wave

  RULES: Go out, have fun, and enjoy yourself. The volunteers will be out there to help you along the way. Do not worry about failing and obstacles because we are all there to play in the mud and have fun. There are no penalties for failing an obstacle. No Burpees, no penalty labs or anything like that. OCR OVERLOAD aims to get people and families out to enjoy themselves. We have several signature obstacles as well as base obstacles for everyone to try and enjoy.

  T-Shirts & Medals - Race Swag will be available for pickup as you complete the race at the finish line.

  Showers - There is a nice water hose station ready.

  BBQ, Beer, and Wine- We have a local food vendor company that will be on site. We have a finisher beer and wine for everybody who is over the age of 21. And we have plenty for everyone.

  PARKING $10.00 Cash only at Venue !!

  Please don't forget about the 2nd lap run/walk benefit for Chain Saw Rick

  This is a discounted benefit lap with proceeds going to help Rick, an amazing man who has helped so many people on and off the trails. Please click the link for more info and the discount code.

  Volunteer Race

  We need Volunteers at each race, 30 of them, yes, 30. We discount the race down to $2.00, which is the cost to race after you volunteer. Or we can donate $40.00 to any group or charity within 7 days of your Volunteer service. Volunteer hours is simple 4 hour blocks.

  4 Miles 5 Miles Run Trail Walk

  3408 NW 166th Ave, Gainesville, Florida, 32609, United States
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• Tom Walker Memorial Half Marathon and 5K [finishers.com]
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  Sun, Nov 08, 2026

  5k Half Marathon Run Walk

  Gainesville, Florida, United States
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