Swampfest 5k Gator Stomp

Swampfest 5k Gator Stomp is held in Land O' Lakes, Florida, on November 14, 2026. The main event is the 5K Gator Stomp starting at 9:00 AM, followed at 9:10 AM by the Swampfest 1 Mile Fun Run. The two starts are close together, so families can send runners off in the 5K and kids in the mile within the same ten-minute window.

The 5K is a good option for a first race or for a fast late-season effort. Six to eight weeks of three runs per week, with strides added after one easy run and a weekly session of 400-meter repeats, will get you to the line ready. The 1-mile fun run suits kids and beginners who want a taste of racing without a long build. Note that the mile starts only ten minutes after the 5K, so running both is unrealistic unless you are very fast; pick the event that matches your goal and cheer for the other.