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UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Gator Gallop 'Fun Run'
Gainesville, Florida · Friday, October 9, 2026 · 2.2 Miles
Official race page & registration ↗UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Gator Gallop 'Fun Run' takes place on Friday, October 9, 2026 in Gainesville, Florida. The race is run over 2.2 Miles. For anyone travelling in, Ocala is about 34 miles away and Jacksonville is about 63 miles away.
It is one of 307 races on the Florida calendar that October. At $27, entry sits below the $35 median for a Florida race. Unusually for a race, it falls on a Friday.
- Date
- Friday, October 9, 2026
- Location
- Gainesville, Florida
- Distances
- 2.2 Miles
- Entry fee
- from $27
Listing from the 2026 race calendar, refreshed nightly. Details can change: confirm date and entry on the official race page before travelling. Spot an error? Tell us here.
Making a race weekend of it?
Stay near the start line in Gainesville: check in Oct 8, out Oct 10.
Common questions
When is UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Gator Gallop 'Fun Run'?
UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Gator Gallop 'Fun Run' is scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026.
Where is UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Gator Gallop 'Fun Run' held?
UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Gator Gallop 'Fun Run' is held in Gainesville, Florida. It is about 34 miles from Ocala and 63 miles from Jacksonville.
What distances does UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Gator Gallop 'Fun Run' offer?
The listed distances are 2.2 Miles.
How much does UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Gator Gallop 'Fun Run' cost?
Entry is listed from $27. Check the official race page for the current price, which usually rises closer to race day.
How do I register for UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Gator Gallop 'Fun Run'?
Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.
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