First-Gen 5k
About this race
First Gen-5K – Run for Opportunity, Grow Together
Join us on August 8th at 8:00 AM at Baseline Road Trailhead for the inaugural First Gen-5K, a race dedicated to supporting first-generation college students.
More than just a run, this event is a growing space for the community where local businesses, leaders, and families come together to connect, promote, and inspire. With chip timing, sponsor booths, and a welcoming environment, it’s a powerful way to move forward together.
Every step supports education. Every booth builds connection.
Let’s run with purpose and grow as one.
Proceeds from this event will support the First Generation Foundation, the Vida Valiente Foundation, and local scholarship initiatives that directly impact first-generation students in our community.
- Finisher's Medals will be Provided
- First-Gen 5k Shirt's Provided to All Participants
- Age Divisions: 10-19 M/F, 20-29 M/F, 30-39 M/F, 40-49 M/F, 50+ M/F (Awards given to Top Finisher in each Division)
- Drinks provided Before, During, and After Race
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Running
5k Run/Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Ocala.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 36 Ocala events
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