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The Gator Chase 5K
Ave Maria, Florida
- Entry
- $30
- Days to go
- 11
At a glance
- Date
- Oct 17, 2026
- Location
- Ave Maria, Florida
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- Registration open until Oct 17, 2026, via runsignup.com
- Official site
- runsignup.com
- Listed from
- RunSignUp
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026
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Runners and Walkers
Welcome to join in a 5K Run/Walk through the beautiful communities of Ave Maria!
Run starts at the Town Center:
5068 Annunciation Cir, Ave Maria FL
Starting time 7:30am
Registration Fees:
$30 until 10/16
$35 Race Day
Premium Race Shirt: included - can be selected during registration until october 7
Group discounts are available, contact us at john@footlooserunning.com
Check Out Our full Race Calendar at https://Footlooserunning.com
Key dates
Registration opens
Mar 14, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Oct 16, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 17, 2026
Race day
Oct 17, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Oct 17, 2026
Pricing
Current price
$30
Tier 1
Ends
Oct 16, 2026
Price progression
Tier 1
$30Mar 14, 2026
Tier 2
$35Oct 17, 2026
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