Gator Steps for Lung Disease 5k
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Gator Steps for Lung Disease 5K
Gator Steps for Lung Disease is the fourth annual community event hosted at the UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex in Gainesville on March 13, 2027. The event features a 5K walk/run and a community program with speakers and local organizations and vendors that are free and available to attendees.
The University of Florida Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine and the Fowler Lung Foundation are collaborating to present the event. Attendance at the community activities is free. Participation in the 5K requires a registration fee of $40. Registration opens December 11, 2026 and closes March 12, 2027.
Proceeds support patients and families undergoing treatment for pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis at UF Health. The event is described as family friendly and intended to include a range of activities for friends and families, alongside the 5K walk/run.
Location details: UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex, 2033 Mowry Road, Gainesville, FL 32610, United States. The format combines a fundraising component with public health and education elements through presentations and local resources. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.