5K preteky v blízkosti The Villages

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.

The AdventHealth Great Floridian Multisport Festival takes place over two days in October at Waterfront Park in Clermont, Florida, a World Triathlon Destination. The main event is the full-distance Great Floridian Triathlon, which has been held continuously in the continental United States longer than any other full-distance triathlon. The schedule also includes half-distance, sprint, duathlon, aquabike, aquathlon, relay, run, walk, and virtual race options. The most unique event is the Triple Triathlon, requiring athletes to complete three sprint triathlons consecutively. Triple Duathlon, Triple Aquabike, and Triple Triathlon Relay options are also available. The weekend begins with a 15K and 5K Run/Walk on the South Lake Trail for runners, and teams can participate in various relay categories.

The Shannon Pink Ribbon Run is an annual October community race supporting the Shannon Breast Center, with registration opening in August. Runners can choose a chip-timed 5K or 10K, while walkers and families have a 1-mile walk/run option. The event centers breast cancer awareness, especially the importance of early detection. Breast cancer survivors can enter for free and receive a special Survivors Shirt, and proceeds support local patient-focused programs at the Shannon Breast Center.

V Black Diamond Ranch v Lecanto na Floride sa každý rok koná Camp Spirit 5K – ranný beh a k tomu ešte 1 míľová prechádzka. 5K štartuje o ôsmej ráno a o päť minút neskôr už ide prechádzka. Celé to je v súkromnom, oplotenom golfovom rezorte, takže žiadne bežné mestské ulice. Trať vedie cez Black Diamond Ranch a po dobehu je pripravené jedlo a pitie. Každý, kto to odbehne, dostane špeciálnu finisher medailu, tričko z pretekov a pamätné štartové číslo. Ocenení budú celkoví víťazi, masters bežci a víťazi vekových kategórií, od malých detí až po bežcov 85+. Sú tam aj virtuálne 5K a 1 míľové možnosti, kde ti tričká a medaily pošlú poštou po pretekoch. Celý výťažok ide pre Eckard Youth Alternative Camp E-Nini-Hassee.

LSSC Monster Dash je Halloweensky 5K/10K fun run, ktorý sa koná na Lake-Sumter State College, konkrétne v kampuse Leesburg, v meste Leesburg na Floride. Štart je priamo v kampuse, na adrese 9501 U.S. Highway 441, a potom sa beží okruh okolo Silver Lake, čo je hneď za školou. Čiže namiesto mestských ulíc si užijete trasu po kampuse a popri jazere. Na túto akciu sú vítané aj rodiny, a určite sa oplatí prísť v kostýme. Bežci si môžu vybrať medzi 5K, 10K, alebo aj virtuálnou účasťou. Hoci to vyzerá ako taký oddychový beh, preteky sú merané a najlepší bežci dostanú ocenenie podľa vekových kategórií, plus extra ceny pre víťazov v jednotlivých vekových skupinách a podľa pohlavia. Kto sa prihlási, dostane niečo z pretekového merchu, napríklad tričko, medailu alebo darčekovú tašku, podľa toho, čo si vybral pri registrácii. Výťažok z behu ide LSSC Foundation, ktorá podporuje štipendiá a vzdelávanie na Lake-Sumter State College, takže je to vlastne taká komunitná zbierka pre školu.

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 Jack and Allie Superhero 5K is an annual late-afternoon run and walk at Waterfront Park in Clermont, Florida. The start and finish are on the grassy area in front of the Highlander Building, and the event uses professional timing for runners who want a recorded result. The race raises money for Jack and Allie grants for children with special needs in Central Florida, helping families pay for therapies and tuition. Each registration covers the cost of a therapy session co-pay. Many participants dress as a favorite superhero or villain, and the event includes a costume contest, finisher medals, snacks and drinks after the race, raffle entry, and awards for overall, masters, and age-group finishers. People who cannot come in person can run virtually and receive a shirt and medal by mail.

The BIGFOOT CHALLENGE 5k Veterans Day Sunset Run/Walk is an evening race in Clermont, Florida, starting at 5:00 PM from 330 3rd St. It offers a 5K plus a shorter 1.6 km option, allowing participants to choose between a standard neighborhood race distance and a quick out-and-back effort. The event is tied to Veterans Day, and the sunset start provides a distinct atmosphere compared to a typical morning 5K. The run/walk format suggests a mixed field, accommodating families, casual walkers, and individuals observing the holiday with a community event.

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 Hunger Run 5K takes place at Waterfront Park in Clermont, Florida. Participants, including runners, walkers, families, and their supporters, convene near Lake Minneola for a community race focused on a local cause: combating hunger in the Clermont area. The course follows the shoreline of Lake Minneola, offering a straightforward waterfront route. Proceeds from registration and donations benefit River Clermont Food Distribution, a ministry assisting families and individuals experiencing food insecurity, thereby linking the race to tangible support for local residents.

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.