Cans Across Campus 5K

FEB
28
2026
A community 5K at Flavet Field in Gainesville on February 28, 2026, with a "Cans" theme to benefit Bread of the Mighty Food Bank. The event includes food and beverages, a free t-shirt for the first 100 registrants, and awards for top male and female finishers.
Sat 28 Feb 2026
5 kilometers

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Cans Across Campus 5K

The Cans Across Campus 5K is a community road race taking place on February 28, 2026, in Gainesville, Florida, at Flavet Field near Woodlawn Drive (zip code 32603). The event is organized as the 1st Annual UF Bread of the Mighty 5K and uses a "Cans" theme for the day.

The entry fee is listed at $10. Food and beverages will be available both before and after the race. The first 100 registered participants will receive a free Bread of the Mighty 5K t-shirt. Awards will be presented to the top three overall female finishers and the top three overall male finishers.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Bread of the Mighty Food Bank. That organization works across North Central Florida to provide nutritious food to families, seniors, and individuals through partnerships with schools, churches, and community organizations. Funds raised by the 5K are intended to support the food bank's hunger relief programs.

Location and basic logistics are provided for the Flavet Field area in Gainesville, Florida. The event description identifies a community and charitable focus combined with race awards, participant shirts for early registrants, and onsite food and beverage service. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km