OLUSTEE Blue/Grey 5K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 13, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Lake City, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $40 on Feb 13, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olustee Blue/Grey 5k | 5K | Feb 13, 20278:00 AM | $30$40 after Feb 13, 2027 | – |
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 Feb 13, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Feb 12, then $40 until Feb 13.
Online registration closes Feb 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 13 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 7:13 AM, and the Olustee Blue/Grey 5k starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 180 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
264 NE Hernando Ave, Lake City, FL 32055
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 (3 years)Aggregated from official results for OLUSTEE Blue/Grey 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at OLUSTEE Blue/Grey 5K?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 22:32 or better, the top quarter in 25:58, and half the field in 33:08; the last tenth came in after 57:58.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:22 | n/a |
| 20-29 | 28:20 | 25:21 |
| 50-59 | 30:48 | n/a |
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 45 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
OLUSTEE Blue/Grey 5K 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 38 to 55 finishers, and the median time rose from 29:07 to 33:08.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 55 (+57%) | 33:08 | under 22:32 | 16:47 |
| 2025 | 35 (-8%) | 30:25 | under 21:43 | 16:28 |
| 2024 | 38 | 29:07 | under 20:07 | 17:42 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 25:58, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 13 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around February 13 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 79°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
- 264 NE Hernando Ave, Lake City, FL 32055Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 180 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 13, 2027), 2026 (Feb 14, 2026), 2025 (Feb 15, 2025), 2024 (Feb 17, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is OLUSTEE Blue/Grey 5K?
- Saturday, February 13, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Feb 13, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $30, entry is about 13 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
- 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, 55 runners finished the Olustee Blue/Grey 5k; the median finish was 33:08 and the winner ran 16:47.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 25:58, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 13 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 264 NE Hernando Ave, Lake City, FL 32055.
From the organizers
Saturday February 13, 2027 8 am. 5000m race around the beautiful Lake Desoto and historic neighborhoods near downtown Lake City Florida. Mostly paved roads, some sidewalks. Flat & fast. Age group awards: Under 10, 10 - 14, 15 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 & over. Cost $30 thru 2/13, $40 Day of Race. Includes dri-fit teeshirt with 2027 Olustee design guaranteed if you've registered by 02/01/2026! , $40 Day of Race.