UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Gator Gallop 'Fun Run'

UF Homecoming & Gator Growl is proud to present the 103rd annual Gator Gallop on October 9th, 2026.

The Gator Gallop is a 2-mile fun run where students and the Gainesville community join together to run or walk through the University of Florida's campus and along the parade route. Students and families of all ages are welcome to participate in the University of Florida's annual homecoming celebration! Feel free to join us at Plaza of the Americas in the heart of the University of Florida's campus to participate in one of the many UF Homecoming traditions featuring photo-ops, music, prizes, and more! Check-in begins at 9:00 AM and closes at 10:15 AM. The fun run then begins at 10:30 AM. Please make sure to arrive on time. 

Registration is now open and closes on October 8th at 11:59 PM.

Please scroll down to see our 2026 Gator Gallop Customized T-shirt! Participants will be guaranteed a customized Gator Gallop T-shirt and race medal if they register by October 1st. After October 1st, only the first 700 participants will be guaranteed a shirt. Please note that registrations after this date may not be guaranteed the customized t-shirt or medal.

Importantly, registration will be accepted day-of, with a price increase of $20 for individuals ages 5-15 and $32 for all ages 16 to 100. 

Parking: Please utilize the Stephen C. O'Connell Center parking lot and garage for race day parking. 

(250 Gale Lemerand Drive, Gainesville, FL 32611).