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Running of the Squares Brownwood 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- The Villages, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $40 on Oct 12, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:00 AM | $25$40 after Oct 12, 2026 | – |
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 Oct 12, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Oct 11, then $40 until Oct 14, then $40 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 28 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 The Villages runs 45:48, about 14:44 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 48:30 and men in 41:14.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:29 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:00 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
West Torch Lake Drive, The Villages, FL 32163
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)1,135
finishers
45:48
median (14:44 /mi)
16:47
winning time
56% / 44%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Race Time Sports, Inc.) for Running of the Squares Brownwood. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Running of the Squares Brownwood?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 26:13 or better, the top quarter in 33:15, and half the field in 45:48; the last tenth came in after 58:29.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 22:56 | 17:39 |
| 20-29 | 24:44 | 21:38 |
| 30-39 | 24:43 | 25:14 |
| 40-49 | 25:55 | 20:51 |
| 50-59 | 23:34 | 22:27 |
| 60-69 | 25:56 | 22:06 |
| 70+ | 28:32 | 25:23 |
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 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 86 percent since 2021.
610
2021
618
2022
699
2023
1,158
2024
1,135
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Running of the Squares Brownwood 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 610 to 1,135 finishers, and the median time rose from 43:25 to 45:48.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,135 (-2%) | 45:48 | under 26:13 | 16:47 |
| 2024 | 1,158 (+66%) | 44:53 | under 26:47 | 16:41 |
| 2023 | 699 (+13%) | 43:13 | under 25:48 | 16:44 |
| 2022 | 618 (+1%) | 42:16 | under 25:05 | 16:26 |
| 2021 | 610 | 43:25 | under 25:43 | 16:51 |
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 2025 5K field finished under 33:15, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 11 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 October 17 the day usually runs from 64°F at dawn to 82°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 55°F and hot years reach 86°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Running of the Squares Brownwood cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- West Torch Lake Drive, The Villages, FL 32163Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 80 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt Size
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024), 2023 (Oct 21, 2023), 2022 (Oct 22, 2022), 2021 (Oct 23, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Running of the Squares Brownwood?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 12, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $25, entry is about 28 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 1,135 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 45:48 and the winner ran 16:47.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 33:15, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 11 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- West Torch Lake Drive, The Villages, FL 32163.
From the organizers
This is the first race of The Villages 2026-27 Running of the Square series.
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 8:00AM Start
Distance: 5K (3.1 mile) fun run
Pre-Registration is $25 until Sunday, October 11.
Registration after October 11 and through day of event is $40
Fee includes t-shirt and registration packet. T-shirts available while supplies last.
*** The first 1,400 registrations get a custom Brownwood 5K race bib. ***
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