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Gator Steps for Lung Disease 5K

Gator Steps for Lung Disease 5K

calendar_today March 13, 2027 location_on UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex, Gainesville, North Florida 32610

About This Event

Check-in starts at 7:00am; 5K starts at 8:00 am

Please join us for our 4th Annual Gator Steps for Lung Disease benefiting the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine. This 5K walk/run aims to expedite research that could help with understanding various lung diseases and development of treatments as well as patient education. 

The University of Florida Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine and Fowler Lung Foundation are thrilled to collaborate and host this event. We hope our community will join us on March 13, 2027 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex. 

Gator Steps for Lung Disease will include a wide range of activities for friends and families. This event is FREE to attend though there is a small fee to participate in the 5K. Those who cannot run or walk a 5K are still encouraged to attend the community event. There will be speakers and local organizations/vendors that are free and available to everyone.

All proceeds from this event support patients and their families undergoing treatment for pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis at UF Health

Race Distances

5K
schedule 3/13/2027 08:00

Registration Pricing

Gator Steps 5K

$40.00

event Registration opens Dec 11, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Gator Steps for Lung Disease 5K 2027?
Gator Steps for Lung Disease 5K takes place on Saturday, March 13, 2027 in Gainesville, Florida.
What distances does Gator Steps for Lung Disease 5K offer?
Gator Steps for Lung Disease 5K features a 5K.
Where does Gator Steps for Lung Disease 5K take place?
Gator Steps for Lung Disease 5K is held at UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex in Gainesville, Florida (North Florida). See the course maps section on this page for route details where available.
How do I register for Gator Steps for Lung Disease 5K?
Registration is online — use the Register button on this page to sign up through the race's official registration page. Registering early usually means lower entry fees.
Is there a promo code for Gator Steps for Lung Disease 5K?
Discounts are set by the race organizer and appear on the official registration page when active. The most reliable way to pay less is registering early — most Florida races raise prices as race day gets closer.

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Race Day Schedule

3/13/2027 08:00

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Gator Steps for Lung Disease 5K

March 13, 2027

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