First-Gen 5k

AUG

8

2026

Run or walk the inaugural First-Gen 5k in Ocala to support first-generation college students. The event features chip timing, a participant shirt, and finisher medals. It's a community gathering with sponsor booths and awards for top age-group finishers.

Sat 8 Aug 2026

Ocala, Florida

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5 kilometers

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First-Gen 5k

The inaugural First-Gen 5k is a 5k run/walk in Ocala, Florida. The event starts at the Baseline Road Trailhead. The purpose of the event is to support first-generation college students. Proceeds will go to the First Generation Foundation, the Vida Valiente Foundation, and local scholarship initiatives.

The event includes chip timing and sponsor booths. All participants receive a First-Gen 5k shirt and a finisher's medal. Awards are given to the top finisher in each of several age divisions: 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, and 50+. Drinks are provided before, during, and after the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k Run/walk