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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Run/Walk AM (12 & under) | 5K | Nov 14, 20268:30 AM | $25 | – |
| 5k Run/Walk AM (ages 13+) | 5K | Nov 14, 20268:30 AM | $30$35 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Tshirt only (pickup or mail) | – | Nov 14, 20268:30 AM | $20 | – |
| Virtual run | – | Nov 14, 20268:30 AM | $25 | – |
| 1 Mile Bubble Crane Kids Run | Kids | Nov 14, 20268:40 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Nov 1, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $25, entry is about 28 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Gainesville runs 35:30, about 11:26 a mile, based on 10 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:15 and men in 31:39.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:53 AM, and the 5k Run/Walk AM (12 & under) starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 150 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Santa Fe College (Charles R. Perry Construction Institute), Gainesville, FL 32606
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Endurance Sports Timing) for 2026 Joey's Wings 5K & Bubble Crane Kids Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2023, the fastest tenth finished in 26:06 or better, the top quarter in 28:30, and half the field in 34:19; the last tenth came in after 53:30.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 27:51 | 21:13 |
| 20-29 | 30:16 | 23:03 |
| 30-39 | 50:41 | 32:00 |
| 40-49 | 32:57 | 26:31 |
| 50-59 | 29:11 | 27:55 |
| 60-69 | 46:52 | 27:45 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2023.
Faster than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 28:30, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around November 14 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of 2026 Joey's Wings 5K & Bubble Crane Kids Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
7:30 AM Onsite registration and Packet Pickup. 8:30 AM 5K/Walk begins. 8:40 AM 1 mile Bubble Crane Kids Run. 10 AM Awards. Direction. If you google the "Charles R. Perry Construction Institute", it will lead you directly to the course and…
Shirt and medal
Race shirt and medal are free! Come and get a special designed origami crane medal with gator color ribbon!
Awards
There are four age groups, 6 – 11, 12 – 18, 19 - 49, and 50+, each category placing top 3 males and females. Results are chip-timed and will be published immediately after the run. We will have an awards ceremony for the top 3 finishers in…
Awards
Want to get more involved and help fundraise for Joey's Wings? Create a team, recruit runners to sign up for your team and ask friends, family, and businesses for donations! There will be two awards for fundraising teams: one for the team…
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The 12th annual Joey's Wings 5k & Obstacle Run will be on November 14th, 2026 at Santa Fe College!
When you run/walk with us, you will be creating awareness and giving HOPE to the 47 children and their families that are diagnosed every day.
Joey's Wings Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit charity, was established in 2014 in the memory of Joey, a 10-year-old boy who loved to run, but was taken from us by childhood cancer on Nov. 26, 2014. 100% of all donations made will be used towards research and treatment options, parent support and advocacy. This year, proceeds will go to local pediatric cancer families.