Valentine's Day 5k - Ocala
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Valentine's Day 5K - Ocala, FL
The Valentine's Day 5K takes place on February 14, 2026, in Ocala, FL at 1425 NE 58th Ave, 34470. The event is organized as a 5 kilometer run held on public roads and natural trail sections, combining paved stretches and trail segments on a single course.
Registration information notes a guarantee for a race shirt for registrations received before February 3, and an entry price of $35 with a price increase after February 12, 2026. Proceeds from the event support the Vanguard High School Cross Country Team and youth athletics in the local area.
Awards are offered by age group. Adult awards are three deep for male and female divisions in age brackets from 20–24 through 65 and over. Youth awards are five deep across age brackets from 0–6 through 17–19. A Sweetheart Division pairs one male and one female as a team; the lowest combined time determines the winner and teams in this division are not eligible for individual age group awards.
The event is described as family friendly, stroller friendly, and spectator friendly, with packet pickup available on race day. The description emphasizes a mixed road-and-trail course and age-based award structure. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
