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Gate2Gate Trail Run

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOct 24, 202650km
Run 75 · YouTube
Race date in 15 days
Oct 24, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Alachua · 50km
Entry fee
$125Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Tue, October 20, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 9, 2026
Gate2Gate Trail Run race photo
Run 75 · YouTube
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Gate2Gate Trail Run — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The race starts north of San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park, outside Alachua, Florida.

Run one of north-central Florida's signature trails, just a few miles from I-75 and Gainesville.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Gate2Gate Trail Run runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2
Dan StonerRan in 2022 · Finish time 1:52:34
“Had fun at the Gate2Gate Trail Run. I ran the 25k.”

The runner recounts winning the men's masters division at Gate2Gate Trail Run 25km. The finish time and race photos bring back a fun day on the trails.

Read the original on thatlinuxbox.com
Dan StonerRan in 2016 · Finish time 2:05:09
“I placed 2nd in the 25k with a time of 2:05:09.”

The runner enjoyed clear, cool weather and a less sandy course at Gate2Gate Trail Run 25km. They pushed to finish second, then watched other runners come in.

Read the original on thatlinuxbox.com

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Gate2Gate 25K Trail Run in Alachua Florida

Run 75

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Gate2Gate Trail Run — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Gate2Gate Trail Run course map and elevation

The 50km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30
Time limit8h
EventStartTime limit
Ultra07:308h
Other25km08:008h
START · FINISH

13201 Progress Blvd, Alachua, FL

San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park

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The race offers 50K and 25K distances.

The start is in Alachua, FL, at 7:30 a.m. local time.

Course is a loop course that returns to the starting point.

Typical race-season temperature: around 22°C (71°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth
Aid stations
5, 9, 12, 15.5 miles (1 lap) Aid station, cup not provided — personal water bottle required

Participant benefits

Aid stations

Finisher T-shirt

Where and when to collect your Gate2Gate Trail Run race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

The Gate2Gate Trail Run in Alachua; packet pickup information has not been published.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit — car access only
  • IC cardNo dedicated transit card system; Alachua, Florida (near Gainesville) has no public transit reaching the…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit — car access only

Start/finish is near 13201 Progress Blvd, Alachua, FL, in the northern region of San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park, a few miles from I-75 and Gainesville.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start — northern San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park trailhead

Loop course (single lap for 25K, double lap for 50K) through park trails, returning to the same trailhead.

Map

IC card

No dedicated transit card system; Alachua, Florida (near Gainesville) has no public transit reaching the venue. Gate2Gate Trail Run is a car-access rural race, so a rental car is the practical option for foreign visitors.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

In October, Alachua typically sees daytime highs around 29℃ and morning lows around 16℃.

Lingering summer heat makes hydration important.

Course combines singletrack and doubletrack trails in San Felasco Hammock Preserve, and the race time limit is 8 hours.

The start is near Progress Boulevard in Alachua.

Times are local to Alachua. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Serenity Terrace - King Bed , Lounge & Coffee Bar

Accommodation · 3.1km

8.4/10(9)
View on Booking.com

Hotels near the Gate2Gate Trail Run start line in Alachua

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Serenity Terrace - King Bed , Lounge & Coffee Bar

Accommodation · 3.1km

8.4/10(9)
View on Booking.com

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Alachua with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Alachua.

Total cost and budget for Gate2Gate Trail Run

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Gate2Gate Trail Run

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Alachua runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Gate2Gate Trail Run

FAQ
When does Gate2Gate Trail Run 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 24, 2026 in Alachua, FL, United States.

How much is the Gate2Gate Trail Run 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $125.

What is the time limit for Gate2Gate Trail Run 2026?

8h.

What distances does Gate2Gate Trail Run 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Gate2Gate Trail Run 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:30.

Where does Gate2Gate Trail Run 2026 start?

13201 Progress Blvd, Alachua, FL.

Where does Gate2Gate Trail Run 2026 finish?

13201 Progress Blvd, Alachua, FL.

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