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2026 Joey's Wings 5K & Bubble Crane Kids Run

Gainesville, FL

Race date: Nov 14, 2026

The 12th annual Joey's Wings 5k & Obstacle Run will be on November 14th, 2026 at Santa Fe College! When you run/walk with us, you will be creating awareness and giving HOPE to the 47 children and their families that are diagnosed every day. Joey's Wings Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit charity, was established in 2014 in the memory of Joey, a 10-year-old boy who loved to run, but was taken from us by childhood cancer on Nov. 26, 2014. 100% of all donations made will be used towards research and treatment options, parent support and advocacy. This year, proceeds will go to local pediatric cancer families. Race starts at 8:30am . Race day registration and packet pick up begins at 7:30am. There will be raffles, face painting, crafts and food from local restaurants! T-shirts and a special designed 3D origami crane medal with gator color ribbon will be first come first serve for race day registrants. Your registration includes: Chip timed run Free shirt A special designed origami crane medal with ribbon of gator colors Food from local restaurants Raffles Family activities & m usic Registration fees before Nov. 1: 5k Run/Walk (ages 13+): $30 5k Run/Walk (12 and under): $25 1 mile Kids Obstacle run $25 Registration fee for ages 13+ will increase $5 after pre-registration ends on Nov. 1st. Packet pick up is at 4-7pm on Nov. 13th at Fit2run.

Events

5 events

5K

5k Run/Walk AM (ages 13+)

Starts: Nov 14, 2026, 1:30 PM

5K

5k Run/Walk AM (12 & under)

Starts: Nov 14, 2026, 1:30 PM

Tshirt only (pickup or mail)

Starts: Nov 14, 2026, 1:30 PM

Virtual run

Available starting: Nov 14, 2026

1 Miles

1 Mile Bubble Crane Kids Run

Starts: Nov 14, 2026, 1:40 PM