Love of the Horse Ocala 5K

Ocala, FL

Welcome back to our 5th Annual Love of the Horse 5K taking place Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 at 8 am!

Medals to the FIRST 200 finishers!  New picture coming soon!


Runners raved about the new course through one of northwest Marion County's Equestrian Communities! Thank you for supporting the Love of the Horse Ocala 5K

Love of a Horse Ocala 5K benefits the Foundation for the Horse, a group with over 25 years dedicated to improving the welfare of horses through education and research.

Through education, research, and benevolence, The Foundation for the Horse seeks a world in which every horse, everywhere, has a healthy and productive life.

We have a VIRTUAL REGISTRATION option for those that are out of the area.
You can join us in supporting the Foundation for the Horse from anywhere in the country! Run your own 5K course and upload your time to Its Your Race by March 10, 2024. Packets including your race tshirt and medal will be sent out AFTER February 10, 2024 if you select optional shipping for $10

LOCATION: The Equine Medical Center of Ocala, 7107 West Highway 326, Ocala, FL 34482
RACE DAY STARTING TIME is 8am
PACKET PICKUP- Friday, Jan 31, 2025 from 4pm-6pm and Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 6:30am-7:45am at the Equine Medical Center of Ocala

Race entry fees are:

$35 until December 31st, 2024 at midnight
$40 Jan 1, 2025 until Feb 2, 2025 at 3pm when online registration closes
$45 race day

You will be guaranteed a shirt if you enter by Jan 13, 2025 midnight

Awards will be presented to the top Male and Female overall and Masters! The top THREE age group winners, M/F in 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 - 69 and 70 and Over.
Awards will be based on GUN TIME so please place yourself accordingly if you expect to be in contention for an award.
AWARDS WILL NOT BE MAILED OUT BUT YOU MAY PICK THEM UP DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS.
 
Please email courtney.vanderbeck@zoetis.com to learn about sponsorship opportunities!

CHECK OUT OUR NEW COURSE FOR THIS YEAR!!



When & Where

Feb 1, 2025

Saturday

8:00 AM

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