Run for The Springs 5k

**RACE DESCRIPTION:

2027 Run for the Springs 5K

**👟 Round up your crew, lace up your running shoes, and join your family, friends, and coworkers for a memorable morning of fitness, fun, and community at the 2027 Run for the Springs 5K!

Enjoy a unique race experience surrounded by the sights and sounds of airplanes while supporting a great cause. After the race, stick around for refreshments, door prizes, and plenty of community fun.

🏅 Medals will be awarded to the top finishers in each age group, and the coveted Traveling Cup will be presented to the fastest team. Teams must consist of at least three participants to be eligible for the team competition.

Event Information

📅 Date: Saturday, February 27, 2027

📍 Location: Marion County Airport       14968 SW 110th St.       Dunnellon, FL 34432

💲 Registration Fee: $30.00

🎟️ **Discount Opportunities: ** Register early and receive an Early Bird Discount

⏰ **Race Day Schedule **      Event Day Registration & Packet Pick-Up: 7:00 AM       5K Race Start: 8:00 AM

🎽 Early Packet Pick-Up           When: February 22–26, 2027, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM **          Where:** Marion County Office of the County Engineer, 412 SE 25th Ave., Ocala, FL 34471

⚠️ **Important: **      The race shirt deadline is midnight on Friday, January 15, 2027.       Register before the deadline to guarantee your official Run for the Springs shirt! **      Please Note: **Long-sleeved race shirts are available for an additional $10, regardless of when you register.

**T-SHIRT ALERT!

**This year's official Run for the Springs race shirt will be a bold and vibrant Radiant Red—a color as energetic as race day itself! Don't miss the registration deadline to secure yours.

**A Unique Airport Race Experience ** ✈️ We are excited to announce that this year's race will take place at the Marion County Airport!

Aviation enthusiasts won't want to miss this rare opportunity to run a 5K on airport property while enjoying the sights and sounds of aircraft operations.

**Please note that this is a trail-style course. **Participants should be prepared to encounter a variety of surfaces, including pavement, asphalt, gravel, and other uneven terrain. We encourage all runners and walkers to use caution, wear appropriate footwear, and participate at their own risk.

**Why We Run ** Marion County is home to some of Florida's most treasured natural resources, including Silver Springs, Rainbow Springs, and Silver Glen Springs. These springs, along with our lakes and rivers, make Marion County a unique place to live, work, and play.

Because we all rely on these water resources for drinking water and everyday life, protecting them is a shared responsibility. The Run for the Springs 5K raises awareness about actions individuals and businesses can take to help preserve our water resources for future generations.

Proceeds from the event are returned to Marion County residents and local businesses through grants that support projects benefiting the health and protection of our springs.

**Sponsorship Opportunities

****INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR?

**Contact: Office of the County Engineer, Stormwater Management:

📞 (352) 671-8686 📧 Stormwater@MarionFL.org

For additional event information, visit https://www.marionfl.org/our-county/run-for-the-springs

💧 **Run with Purpose. Protect Our Springs.

**We look forward to seeing you at the starting line!

Thank you for supporting a great cause!