Join us on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 9:00 am EST for an exciting "Howl-o-ween Themed" event that features Depot Park in Gainesville, FL! This race is a sure thing for a great doggy good time! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.
5k Registration Includes:
Can I Run with My Pet? Absolutely! We are running to support pets, pet lovers, and animal charities! So you can run or walk with or without your pet!
Is registration required for Dogs? No. Dogs are welcome to participate in the 5k and are not required to sign up.
Unable to attend our Live Event. Join us virtually. Sign up here!
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Gainesville.
Learn more about the host city, Gainesville.
Gainesville is a city in and the county seat of Alachua County, Florida, United States. It is the most populous city in North Central Florida with a population of 141,085 at the 2020 census, while the Gainesville metropolitan area has an estimated 360,000 residents. Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, the third-largest public university campus by enrollment in the United States as of the 2023–2024 academic year. The university is represented by the Florida Gators sports teams in NCAA competitions.
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