Mother's Day 5k Run / Walk 2027
- Date
- Saturday, May 8, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Ocala, Florida
- 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
Registration is open.
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
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Run / Walk | 5K | May 8, 20278:00 AM | $35$40 after Apr 1, 2027 | 453 |
| Walk No Time | 5K | May 8, 20278:00 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 $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.
2026 results
All results (4 years)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.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 35:45 | 20:03 |
| 20-29 | 27:49 | 28:09 |
| 30-39 | 25:44 | 23:17 |
| 40-49 | 26:35 | 23:57 |
| 50-59 | 26:11 | 24:28 |
| 60-69 | 27:11 | 30:57 |
| 70+ | 42:20 | 28:37 |
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.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 411 (+48%) | 38:15 | under 26:32 | 15:47 |
| 2025 | 278 (+77%) | 38:09 | under 26:36 | 18:09 |
| 2023 | 157 (-34%) | 37:29 | under 24:17 | 17:37 |
| 2022 | 237 | 36:25 | under 26:00 | 18:48 |
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