Howl-O-Ween 5K - Gainesville

OCT

17

2026

A themed 5K at Depot Park in Gainesville on October 17, 2026 that supports animal shelters, is chip timed by J3 Timing, welcomes dogs without separate registration, and includes a shirt and finisher medal plus a virtual option.

Sat 17 Oct 2026

Gainesville, Florida

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Howl-o-ween 5K - Gainesville

Howl-o-ween 5K is a themed charity run and walk held on October 17, 2026 at Depot Park in Gainesville, Florida. The event offers a single 5K distance and supports animal shelters and animal charities.

The race is chip timed and scored by J3 Timing, with live results provided after the event. Registered 5K participants receive a short sleeve t-shirt, a finisher medal, a chip timed race bib, and finish line treats for both humans and dogs. Dogs may run or walk with participants and are welcome on the course without a separate registration requirement. A virtual participation option is also available for those unable to attend in person.

Registration for the 5K opens on May 18, 2026 and closes on July 30, 2026. The published registration fee is $25.00. The event location is listed as Depot Park, 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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