2026 GOFM's Market Mile

About the Event

The 2026 GOFM's Market Mile is scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Galveston, TX. This 5th annual event, hosted by Groundswell and Galveston's Own Farmers Market (GOFM), is a community-focused "fun run" that honors the memory of long-time vendor and avid runner David Sabot. The event serves as a major fundraiser for food access programming, supporting initiatives like MarketMatch, WIC, and Senior FMNP vouchers to ensure fresh, local food is accessible to all neighbors.

Event Detail	Information
Location	3304 Market Street, Galveston, TX
Distance	1 Mile (Run/Walk/Stroll)
Main Event Start	10:00 AM CDT
Post-Race Party	11:00 AM at the Farmers Market

Participation and Logistics

The Market Mile is designed for all ability levels, offering three distinct ways to participate: the Neighborhood Stroll (perfect for families and dogs), the Fun-Run (for those looking to break a sweat), and the Cheer & Swag Path (for those who prefer to head straight to the market festivities). Participants are encouraged to form teams to compete for the "Biggest Flock" award, or dress up to win the "Berry Best Dressed" prize. Packet Pick-Up is scheduled for Thursday, April 9, at Freckleberry Tea & Coffee from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. While race-day pickup is available at 9:00 AM, organizers strongly recommend picking up materials in advance.

Event Amenities and Schedule

Registration includes a Market Mile bib, an event shirt (guaranteed for those registered by March 22), and an entry to the post-race party featuring live music, local treats, and refreshing drinks. The first 100 registrants also receive a commemorative Market Mile enamel pin. The day’s schedule is packed with activity, beginning with market opening at 9:00 AM, the run start at 10:00 AM, and concluding with a Closing Ceremony and a Young Garden Program (YGP) Seeds Internship Presentation at 11:15 AM.

Registration and Fees

Adult registration is priced at $45.11, while Kids/Teen registration (ages 3-18) is $18.24; both prices include all processing fees. The event is made possible through the support of numerous local sponsors, including "Double Yolker" and "Golden Egg" level partners. For those interested in supporting the mission through non-running means, volunteer shifts are available from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on race day. For further information, event contact Mercedes Pang can be reached at 210-317-1827.

Races Offered

Adult Registration

Apr 12, 2026

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Distance — 1mi

terrain

Type — Running

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09:00

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$45.11

Kids/Teen Registration

Apr 12, 2026

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Distance — 1mi

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

sell

$18.24

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Galveston.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 18.9° / 24.7°

wb_sunny 17.8° / 24.4°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 17.9 /

water_drop 80.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 18.9° / 24.7°

wb_sunny 17.8° / 24.4°

air 17.9 km/h

water_drop 80.1%

About Galveston

Learn more about the host city, Galveston.

Galveston is a city on Galveston Island, off the Texas Gulf Coast, approximately 45 minutes southeast of Houston. Galveston is a port of entry and a destination for almost all the cruise ships with ports of call in Texas. Many Houstonians have beach houses in Galveston or elsewhere in Galveston County where they sometimes relocate during the summer, or simply drive to Galveston to enjoy the local beach. This article also covers Port Bolivar, which is just to the northeast, an 18-minute ferry ride away.