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Looking for somewhere to run in Gainesville? Check out our Where to Run in Gainesville page for a few good ideas. Or join one of the groups below for a fun run.

Day and Time Distance
Running Group Information
Saturday AM Long run Various Locations - often meet at Grandy's on W. University Avenue, but contact Diane Miller (386-462-2384, dvmiller1@msn.com) since the location sometimes changes.

Between 6 and 15 runners do 8-14 miles at various paces and over different courses.
This group of mostly FTC members does long runs each weekend in preparation for upcoming marathons. But you don't have to be a marathoner to enjoy their company. After running, the group goes out for breakfast.
Sunday
6:45 AM
Walking/Running Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail
Contact Linda Gouger (339-0743).

Lace up your running shoes and visit the scenic Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail. You never know what type of wildlife you will see out there.
Sunday
6:00 PM
5 to 6 Miles NW Gainesville - Lloyd Clarke Parking Lot
Contact Ashley Espy (ashley@astro.ufl.edu).

This is a low-key run of 3-6 miles through the historic and scenic areas around Florida Park and the Duckpond neighborhoods. All are welcome to join in the fun.
Tuesday
evenings
Intervals (5 PM from Sept. to Apr.)
4 Mile Loop (5:30 PM from May to Aug.)
UF Track
Contact Diane Miller (386-462-2384, dvmiller1@msn.com).

Summer: Between 8 and 20 runners do a hilly 4-mile loop at 7:15 to 10 minutes per mile.
Winter: Between 8 and 20 runners do interval training on the UF Track
This is a fun group of mostly FTC members. The course they take is very similar to the Dog Days 5K and Melon Run. After their run, the group usually goes out for pizza or dinner.
Tuesday
5:00 PM
1/2 hour of cardio UF Football Stadium
Contact Stadium Stompers a.k.a. Barry Murphy (378-3513).

This is a half-hour cardio workout of stadium steps!
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:45 PM
3 miles plus Kirkwood Running Group We meet in the parking lot on the corner of SW 13th St. and SW 25th Place and run the 3 mile course of the former Literacy Run. Some of us run it twice or add other variations for more miles. The course is shady with low traffic. The group consists of runners of all abilities and all ages and is open to anyone.

Contact Rick Swenson: phone 352 336 7798 or email raswenson53@hotmail.com
Thursday
5:30 PM
4 Mile hill loop Various Locations
Contact Diane Miller (386-462-2384, dvmiller1@msn.com) since the location changes.

You know you need to run hills to get stronger. This is the group for you.

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