JANUARY​

• Frank Shorter Mile and Mustache Dash. Start the new year off fast with a one-mile race to honor FTC legend Frank Shorter. 

• FTC Mary Andrews Marathon. 26.2 and 13.1:  This flat and fast course along the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail is a Boston Qualifier!

FEBRUARY

• FTC Micanopy 5 and 10 Mile: The race will start in downtown Micanopy (near the City of Micanopy Ballpark) and will mostly be on tree-lined lime rock roads. Free for FTC members. 

MARCH

• Archer 5k & 10k - Starting at the trail head of the Archer Braid Trail in Archer and run out-and-back along the flat and fast course. 

APRIL

• 5k at the Farm:  New in 2026! A 5k through the grounds surrounding Stoke Barn. With a brunch afterward. Free to FTC members. 

MAY​

• The FTC Summer Track Meet at Buchholz High School. Free for FTC members.

JUNE

• Squirrel Ridge 4 miler An out-and-back along Tobacco Road.  Free to FTC Members

 JULY​

• The Jack Gamble Melon Run  A July 4th tradition in Gainesville,  Enjoy the rolling hills on the course, try to win an age group watermelon awards and enjoy refreshments after the race. FTC members get a race discount. 

August 

• FTC Social. August is too hot to race in Florida. So we gather to eat and enjoy the company of other runners. Keep an eye on social media and email for details. 

September 

• Short and Long Trail Run: Join us at San Felasco to get off the roads and on the trails for either the 3.8 and 8.3 mile distances. The shorter option is mostly flat and great for all levels. The 8.3 mile route will feature some epic hills and single track running! Free to FTC members. 

October 

• Tom Walker Preview. This 5k or 10k race starting at Boulware Springs State Park will give you a good look at next month's half marathon course.  Free to FTC members. 

November

• Tom Walker Half Marathon. 13.1 miles along the beautiful Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail starting and ending at Boulware Springs State Park.  Discount for FTC members

December

• Jingle Bell Jog 5k and Holiday Social. Run the 5k and join us for reindeer games and breakfast. Haile Plantation West Park.  Free to FTC members.