You are welcome to Join Safer Schools Initiative – First Annual 5K for School Safety
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and make a REAL impact in our community! Join us at Tech City in Alachua for the First Annual Safer Schools Initiative 5K for School Safety, a family-friendly race with a powerful purpose.
This isn’t just another Saturday morning run. Every step you take helps protect the students, teachers, and schools in our community.
All race proceeds directly support: ✔️ Placing trauma kits in local schools ✔️ Training teachers and staff on how to use life-saving equipment ✔️ Providing advanced law enforcement training to better prepare officers for school- based emergencies
Thanks to the generous support of Okito America, this event will be full of energy, community spirit, and commitment to safer learning environments.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a weekend walker, or a proud supporter of school safety, this race is for YOU. Bring your friends, bring your family, and help us take meaningful strides toward protecting our schools.
This race will professionally chip timed by Florida Race Day The first 200 runners will receive a race day t-shirt, finisher medal, Free Downloadble Race Photos, Awards and More
✨ Run with purpose. Run for safety. Run for our future. We can’t wait to see you at the starting line!
Races Offered
Safer Schools 5k Run / Walk
Mar 14, 2026
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Distance —
3.1 Miles
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Type —
Running
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16:00
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$30.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Alachua.
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12.8° / 24.8°
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11.2° / 23.3°
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Avg sunshine hours
9h 32m
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Avg rainfall
3.5 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
10.7 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Moderate
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Moderate (4.8)
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Humidity
70.7%
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Sunrise
07:36
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Sunset
19:37
About Alachua
Learn more about the host city, Alachua.
Alachua is the second-most populous city in Alachua County, Florida, and the third-largest in North Central Florida. According to the 2020 census, the city's population was 10,574, up from 9,059 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. Alachua has one of the largest bio and life sciences sectors in Florida and is the site for the Santa Fe College Perry Center for Emerging Technologies.
