Road running

UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Gator Gallop

📅 October 8, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Gainesville · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (October 9, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

2.2 mi

About

The UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Gator Gallop is a 2.2-mile (3.5 km) fun run in Gainesville on October 8, 2027, starting at 10:30 a.m. It invites students and the Gainesville community to run or walk across the University of Florida campus during the homecoming festivities.

Participants of all ages can join this annual tradition, which also features activities such as photo ops, music and prizes.

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