Ocala Kids Run - Presented by the Ocala Distance Project
About this race
Ocala Kids Run – 1 Mile Fun Run at Baseline Greenway
Think you're one of the fastest kids in Marion County? Prove it at the Ocala Kids Run, a FREE 1-mile chip-timed fun run happening Friday, August 29th at 8:30 AM at the scenic Baseline Greenway Trailhead. This event is proudly sponsored by the Ocala Distance Project.
Open to elementary and middle school students, this fun, fast race is perfect for young runners who want to test their speed and enjoy a great community event. Every kid who finishes will get to choose a medal from our mystery box of finisher medals 🎖—leftovers from all our previous Ocala races.
📍 Location: Baseline Greenway Trailhead, Ocala, FL
🕣 Start Time: 8:30 AM
⏱ Timing: Chip-timed finish
👟 Ages: Elementary & Middle School
💰 Cost: FREE with advance registration | $15 on race day
Advance registration is required to secure your free entry. Day-of registration will be available for $15 only if space remains. Don’t miss your chance to run with some of the fastest kids in the county!
About the Ocala Distance Project
The Ocala Distance Project is a local running club dedicated to developing young distance runners in Marion County. Through structured training, mentorship, and community events, ODP supports elementary, middle, and high school athletes in building confidence, character, and competitive fitness. Whether athletes are just getting started or chasing state and national goals, the Ocala Distance Project provides the coaching and culture to help them succeed—on and off the course.
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Kids Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Ocala, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:04 AM and sets at 7:54 PM local time (EDT) in Ocala on August 29, 2026 — 12h 49m of daylight.
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2026 results — Ocala Kids Run - Presented by the Ocala Distance Project
Kids Run · 132 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Owen Plotner | 6:35 | 6:35 /mi |
| 2 | E. Self | 6:38 | 6:38 /mi |
| 3 | T. Martin | 6:57 | 6:57 /mi |
| 4 | E. Tew | 7:01 | 7:01 /mi |
| 5 | Tanner Dorschied | 7:02 | 7:02 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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- Ocala 5K Races 42 races
- 10K Run Events in Ocala 27 races
- Ocala Half Marathons 26 races
- Marathons in Ocala 4 races
- Ocala Running Calendar 2026 48 races
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, 48 Ocala events
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