# Event Details - **Event Name**: 8th Annual Run for Your Life 5K - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Come out to our family-friendly color run to have fun, fundraise for our non-profit, and help us raise awareness about substance misuse!About this Eventhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMV70MHEX4Q https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/b73e1b60-a2e4-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1046-h740-dc486848-gmir.png Bring your family and friends (including the furry ones) to a fun run/walk for a cause! You can help us spread awareness about substance misuse in Alachua County and fundraise for our mission to provide prevention services to youth and adults in our community.The event includes: Fitness instructor warm-up session, Narcan demonstration Free Breakfast -- Bananas, apples, granola bars, muffins, popsicles, etc. Community fair with plenty of resources from local organizationsPlenty of raffle prizes - for example, a $50 Cheesecake Factory gift card! There are six powder stations on the track, so be ready! At the end of the 5K, we will announce the raffle prize winners and hand out medals. To conclude, we'll have an Instagram-worthy group photo!Register now to save with Early Bird prices until September 6th. Shirt sizes run out the closer we get to the race and cannot be guaranteed!Groups of 4 or more also receive a 10% discount when they register together, please visit our Race Roster: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/104880/run-for-your-life-5k https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b74a5060-a2e4-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1200-h532-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Do you have any old or unused medications sitting at home? Bring them with you to the 5K Color Run! HPW will collect and dispose of medications safely through Rx Destroyer at the event for free. All medications except for sharps (needles) and aerosols (asthma inhalers) are gladly accepted!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------All proceeds from this event will help support the Alachua County Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW) Coalition, a non-profit organization that strives to prevent youth substance abuse and provide various health education opportunities to Alachua County residents. For more information about the HPW Coalition, go to their website at www.hpwcoalition.org or visit their Facebook and Instagram.*** This is a Fun Run and times will not be recorded. Adult Supervision: Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a registered adult or parent. Refunds: We have a small, but awesome team working to host this event safely for you and everyone in our community. We are currently not able to issue refunds for this event. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/8th-annual-run-for-your-life-5k/100001994689603299 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, sports, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Depot Park - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 39.19, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Gainesville - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Depot Park - **lat**: 29.6444536 - **long**: -82.3221981 - **full address**: Depot Park, 874 Southeast 4th Street, Gainesville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 8th Annual Run for Your Life 5K - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/bedb6e4bf481a6a82ac8b829953b706e6a3bc1a87528319a8d338d47df42e4e4-rimg-w1200-h1256-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1784828003 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 8th Annual Run for Your Life 5K being held? - **A:** 8th Annual Run for Your Life 5K takes place on Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am at Depot Park, 874 Southeast 4th Street, Gainesville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 8th Annual Run for Your Life 5K? - **A:** 8th Annual Run for Your Life 5K is organized by Alachua County Health Promotion and Wellness Coalition. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 8th Annual Run for Your Life 5K is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gainesville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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