Florida Running Club Invitational 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Newberry, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $20
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's 5k | 5K | Oct 3, 20267:30 AM | $20 | – |
| Men's 5k | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $20 until Oct 1.
Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 42 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Florida runs 37:38, about 12:07 a mile, based on 1,089 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:57 and men in 33:05.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:23 AM, and the Women's 5k starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 80 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 69°F at dawn to 85°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 58°F and hot years reach 88°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.
Race details
- Where
- 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 80 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Florida Running Club Invitational?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $20, entry is about 42 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669.
From the organizers
Who/What: Florida Running Club invites you to Gainesville for our seventh annual cross country meet! Open to collegiate programs, club-level teams, unattached athletes and local runners.
When: Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. Women's 5k 7:30 am Men's 5k 8:30 am. Registration open now!
Where: West End Community Park (12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669 United States)
Team and individual awards will be given after the conclusions and scoring of the Men’s 5k. Medals will be given to top 3 finishers of each race. Trophies will be given to 1st place teams of each race. Refreshments will be available after the race!
Cost: $20 per entry. Team rates available upon request.