location_city Gainesville
location_on Florida
flag United States
calendar_today 01 Jan, 2026
directions_run Running
language Official Website
RegisterRing in the New Year with a fast mile! Our traditional Frank Shorter mile will kick off your new year and fire up your competitive drive. We'll be at Westside Park in front of the pool. 1001 NW 31 Dr, Gainesville, FL 32605
FREE for current FTC members ( FREE race code can be found here by logging into your FTC account) and kids race is free for anyone; $15 for non-members for the adult 1-mile races. There will be awards for overall men and women. Awards for age group winners in 10-year categories for 1st in each age group.
$100 in Prize Money for 1st place Male and Female who breaks the current Frank Shorter mile record:
Kids who want to run/walk the Kids' Mustache run must register, but this is a FREE event for children 12 and under.
If you want to join the Florida Track Club and participate in the numerous races and track meets planned each year, go to Floridatrackclub.org to signup. Individual yearly membership is only $40, family membership $65, and student membership $25. We also offer senior memberships for those who are 65 years of age or older. $25 for an individual, $40 for a family. Email us for more info.
For 2026 - 12 total races (all professionally timed) 9 of them are free for club members, 3 races with discounts, and a summer social.
Jan 01, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Road running
Less than a week to prepare
Jan 01, 2026
Distance — Ultra
Type — Road running
Less than a week to prepare
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Gainesville.
Gainesville is in North Central Florida. It is home to the University of Florida, and Santa Fe College.
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