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UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Chomp for Charity 5K
Gainesville, Florida · Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · 5K
Official race page & registration ↗UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Chomp for Charity 5K takes place on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 in Gainesville, Florida. The race is run over 5K. For anyone travelling in, Ocala is about 34 miles away and Jacksonville is about 62 miles away.
It is one of 216 races on the Florida calendar that September. At $25, entry is about typical for a Florida 5K, where the median is $27. Unusually for a race, it falls on a Wednesday.
- Date
- Wednesday, September 16, 2026
- Location
- Gainesville, Florida
- Distances
- 5K
- Entry fee
- from $25
Listing from the 2026 race calendar, refreshed nightly. Details can change: confirm date and entry on the official race page before travelling. Spot an error? Tell us here.
Making a race weekend of it?
Stay near the start line in Gainesville: check in Sep 15, out Sep 17.
Common questions
When is UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Chomp for Charity 5K?
UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Chomp for Charity 5K is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Where is UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Chomp for Charity 5K held?
UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Chomp for Charity 5K is held in Gainesville, Florida. It is about 34 miles from Ocala and 62 miles from Jacksonville.
What distances does UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Chomp for Charity 5K offer?
The listed distances are 5K.
How much does UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Chomp for Charity 5K cost?
Entry is listed from $25. Check the official race page for the current price, which usually rises closer to race day.
How do I register for UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Chomp for Charity 5K?
Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.
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