5K races near Citrus Springs

The FCA 5K is a local run/walk in Bellevue, Kentucky, offering both a 5K and a 1-mile option. The race begins at Frisch’s Big Boy on Landmark Drive. All proceeds support the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, enabling local student athletes and coaches to attend leadership camps and events. Following the race, awards will be presented at the Callahan Center on Van Voast Avenue. The event emphasizes community support alongside the race itself. Volunteers, runners, walkers, local sponsors, and in-kind donors contribute food, drinks, items for swag bags, finisher prizes, printing, and signage.

Camp Spirit 5K is an annual morning run and 1 Mile Walk held at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto, Florida. The 5K begins at 8:00 a.m., followed five minutes later by the walk. Both events take place within a private, gated golf community, not on typical city streets. The course winds through Black Diamond Ranch, with food and drinks provided post-race. Each participant receives a custom finisher medal, an event shirt, and a commemorative bib. Awards are presented to overall winners, masters runners, and age-group finishers ranging from young children to those 85 and older. The event also includes virtual 5K and 1 Mile options, with shirts and medals mailed after the race. All proceeds benefit Eckard Youth Alternative Camp E-Nini-Hassee.

The Gobbler in Ocala, Florida, is a paved running event starting at 8:00 AM, offering 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon distances. Registration is exclusively through RunSignup prior to race day, as no on-site sign-ups are available. Packet pickup occurs at Pavilion 1 shortly before the event begins. The 5K and 10K races follow a 1.56-mile out-and-back course, with the 5K completed once and the 10K twice. The half marathon and marathon utilize a distinct 1.64-mile out-and-back route, run four times for the half marathon and eight times for the marathon. Participants in longer distances should anticipate a course with numerous loops. The event has a 6-hour cutoff, provides finisher medals, awards, series points, and a prize for the best costume.

The Landbridge Trail 5k is a November trail race in Ocala, Florida, starting and finishing at 11100 SW 16th Avenue. It is a 5K loop with about 95% unpaved trail, making it a dirt-and-roots run rather than a road race. The event is hosted by WTF Events, with participation from the host of the Where’s The Finish Podcast. No prize money is awarded. The route is well marked and ascends to the top of the Landbridge within the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway. Participants follow the Blue and Orange blazed trails, with the choice to race competitively or stop on the Landbridge for a photograph. Each finisher receives a custom wooden medal. The post-race gathering features trail-running discussions, social interaction, and a hot pancake breakfast.

The Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M is a paved running race in Ocala, Florida, offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. All races begin at 8:00 AM. Runners should go to Pavilion 1 for packet pickup, available from 7:30 AM to 7:50 AM. Registration must be completed via RunSignup prior to race morning, as no on-site registration will be available. The 5K and 10K follow an out-and-back course; the 5K is completed once, and the 10K is completed twice. The half marathon is also an out-and-back course, run four times. All participants have a 3 hour 30 minute time limit. Medals will be awarded to finishers, and awards will be presented. Series points contribute to US Road Running standings, and a best costume award is included.

The Go and Gobble 5K is a Thanksgiving morning 5K run/walk held at the Florida Horse Park in Ocala, Florida. It begins at 8:00 a.m. and is designed for runners, walkers, and families seeking a brief holiday race before the day's main events. Ocala's location also makes it accessible for those traveling from Gainesville, The Villages, and other areas of North Central Florida. The course winds through the Florida Horse Park, providing a setting connected to Ocala rather than a standard road loop. Registration provides a long-sleeve shirt, a Go and Gobble-themed bib, and a custom finisher medal. Awards are extensive for a 5K, recognizing overall male and female winners, masters categories from 40+ to 70+, and top three finishers in five-year age groups ranging from young children to 80+.

The Pie Gobbler in Ocala, Florida, takes place on Thanksgiving morning with three distances starting at 8:00 AM: 5K, 10K, and half marathon. This paved race begins at the Baseline Road Trailhead. Runners should gather at Pavilion 1 for packet pickup prior to the start. Registration is managed via RunSignup; no race-day signups are available on site. The courses are straightforward out-and-back routes, simplifying navigation for participants and observers. The 5K covers the route once, the 10K twice, and the half marathon completes the out-and-back four times. The event has a 3 hour, 30 minute time limit, offers finisher medals, and includes a best costume award. It offers a holiday community run atmosphere alongside its timed road race elements.

The Ocala Reindeer Run, presented by the Gaekwad Family, is a holiday 5K race in Ocala, Florida. It starts in the afternoon and includes a family-friendly setup. The main event is a chip-timed 3.1-mile run. Children aged 10 and under can participate in the free Rudolph Dash, a quarter-mile kids' race that takes place just before the 5K. The event is approaching its 50th year. It embraces the holiday season with costume awards and themed editions, like a Nutcracker Ballet year. Custom finisher medals are provided for those who register early. Awards are given to the top three overall finishers and the top three in each age group. Runners unable to attend in person can opt for a virtual 5K, with their medal shipped to them.

The 5th Annual Mother's Day 5K Run/Walk takes participants through Ocala's Historic District, finishing in Citizens Circle. Post-race activities include music, raffle drawings, and a Mother's Day celebration. All mothers receive a flower. The first 275 participants receive this year's medal; others receive medals from previous years. Special awards are given for Top Mother and Top Grandmother.