Sports & Fitness

Eighth Street Elementary Tradition Trot 5K & Fun Run

Eighth Street Elementary Tradition Trot 5K & Fun Run is a sports & fitness event taking place on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Ocala Citizens' Circle in Ocala, Florida. Tickets start at 5K: $35 | 1-Mile Fun Run: $10-$20. Organized by Eighth Street Elementary PTO.

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Date & Time

Saturday, February 28, 2026

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST

Location

Ocala Citizens' Circle

SE Osceola Ave
Ocala, FL 34471

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Admission

5K: $35 | 1-Mile Fun Run: $10-$20

Organized By

Eighth Street Elementary PTO

About This Event

The annual Eighth Street Elementary Tradition Trot supports the school's PTO with a 5K run/walk and 1-Mile Fun Run through Ocala's historic downtown. The race starts and finishes at Ocala Citizens' Circle on SE Osceola Ave, taking participants on a scenic route through the Historic District. 5K participants receive race t-shirts (if registered by January 15), age group awards, and goodie bags. The 1-mile fun run includes placement awards across multiple age categories. Packet pickup begins at 7:00 AM on race day.

All event times are in Eastern Time (EST)

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