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Mother's Day 5k Run / Walk 2027

Date
Saturday, May 8, 2027
Start time
8:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $25 · goes up to $40 on Apr 1, 2027
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Likely to sell out. 411 finished the 5K in 2026, and this year's cap is 453.

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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
5k Run / Walk5KMay 8, 20278:00 AM$35$40 after Apr 1, 2027453
Walk No Time5KMay 8, 20278:00 AM$25–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Apr 1, 2027.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 5k Run / Walk: $35 until Mar 31, then $40 until Apr 30, then $45 until May 7, then $50 until May 8.
  • Walk No Time: $25 until May 8.

Online registration closes May 8, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Florida ($34.50).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Ocala runs 39:17, about 12:39 a mile, based on 29 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:40 and men in 33:37.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:41 AM, and the 5k Run / Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 120 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

151 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

411
finishers
38:15
median (12:20 /mi)
15:47
winning time
70% / 30%
women / men
median 38:1521:071:01:46
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results (Radical Runs) for Mother's Day 5k Run / Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Mother's Day 5k Run / Walk?

In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 26:32 or better, the top quarter in 31:22, and half the field in 38:15; the last tenth came in after 53:41.

Third place by age group, 2026 5k Run / Walk
AgeWomenMen
Under 2035:4520:03
20-2927:4928:09
30-3925:4423:17
40-4926:3523:57
50-5926:1124:28
60-6927:1130:57
70+42:2028:37

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.

Finishers by year

Up 73 percent since 2022.

All events combined, from official results.

Mother's Day 5k Run / Walk 5K year by year

From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 237 to 411 finishers, and the median time rose from 36:25 to 38:15.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2026411 (+48%)38:15under 26:3215:47
2025278 (+77%)38:09under 26:3618:09
2023157 (-34%)37:29under 24:1717:37
202223736:25under 26:0018:48

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

Slower than most Florida 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:22, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 5 percent slower.

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.

Typical race-day weather

Around May 8 the day usually runs from 66°F at dawn to 88°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 60°F and hot years reach 92°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
151 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 120 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K
Editions
2027 (May 8, 2027), 2026 (May 9, 2026), 2025 (May 10, 2025), 2024 (May 11, 2024), 2023 (May 13, 2023), 2022 (May 7, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Mother's Day 5k Run / Walk?
Saturday, May 8, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Apr 1, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes May 8, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Florida?
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Florida ($34.50).
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
5K.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 411 runners finished the 5k Run / Walk; the median finish was 38:15 and the winner ran 15:47.
Does it sell out?
It can. 411 runners finished the 5K in 2026, close to this year's cap of 453, so register early.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:22, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
Where does it start?
151 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471.

From the organizers

Mother's Day 5K – Ocala, Florida | 2027 Event Details

Location:

151 SE Osceola Ave

Ocala, FL 34471

Starting downtown, athletes will run through Ocala’s beautiful Historic District and finish in Citizens Circle.

Celebrate the moms in your life at the 6th Annual Mother’s Day 5K in Ocala, a community-focused run through the Ocala Historic District. This event is perfect for runners, walkers, and families looking for a Mother’s Day race in North Central Florida.

After you cross the finish line in Citizens Circle, stay for music, raffle drawings, and a festive Mother’s Day celebration.

What Participants Receive

Soft race T-shirt

Race medal

First 500 sign-ups receive the current year’s Mother’s Day 5K medal

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