Flatwoods 5K

The Flatwoods 5K is run just after sunrise on a natural, scenic limerock loop road at the Austin Cary Forest.  The post-race refreshments are local runner favorites, as are the amazing pine cone trophies!

Payment is cash or check (payable to University of Florida) only.  The registration system will NOT charge your credit card for the race or shirts - you will pay at packet pickup, which will be at Lloyd Clarke Sports (Thursday March 31 and Friday April 1).

If you register online, the cost is $10 (for the race) plus $10 (if you want a shirt).  Online registered runners 14 years of age or younger race for free, but the shirt costs $10 (sizes down to adult XS).  If you register late in person, the cost is $20 (for the race), and no shirts will be available.

Pine cone trophies go three deep in all age groups, and we have special awards from Lloyd Clarke Sports for M and F Open and Masters winners.

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup is Thursday March 31 and Friday April 1 at Lloyd Clarke Sports, 1504 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL.

Getting There

From I-75 & NW 39thAve (Hwy 222) – go East approx. 9 mi to Waldo Rd (Hwy 24). Turn left (North) on Waldo Rd approx. 5 mi to the entrance of the Austin Cary Forest on your right. There will be a lighted sign at the entrance, with traffic attendants to direct you to parking.

Please arrive early.  It is a 1.5 mi drive from the Forest entrance to the parking area.  The race will begin promptly at 8:00 am.

Race Route

The race is chip timed with a gun start.  The course is pancake flat and downright gorgeous!

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After The Race

Age group awards built using slash and loblolly pine cones from the Forest are given three deep, M and F, in the traditional 5 yr categories.  Open and Master's winners, M and F, receive special awards from Lloyd Clarke Sports, super-sized longleaf pine cone trophies, and free entry to next year's race.

Postrace food is produced locally by Henderson & Daughter (citrus) and the Bagel Bakery (bagels and mini-muffins).  Check out some trails near the start/finish area, tour the new Austin Cary Forest Learning Center, and more!