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Participants of the 2025 Gator Gallop cross the starting line on Gainesville’s Plaza of the Americas. The Gator Gallop kicked off University of Florida’s Homecoming Weekend on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.

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By Reagan Bresnahan | 4:16pm

Participants of the 2025 Gator Gallop cross the starting line on Gainesville’s Plaza of the Americas. The Gator Gallop kicked off University of Florida’s Homecoming Weekend on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.

Finishers of the 2026 Gator Gallop receive medals on Gainesville’s Plaza of the Americas. The Gator Gallop kicked off University of Florida’s Homecoming Weekend on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.

Reagan Bresnahan

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By Reagan Bresnahan | 4:15pm

Finishers of the 2026 Gator Gallop receive medals on Gainesville’s Plaza of the Americas. The Gator Gallop kicked off University of Florida’s Homecoming Weekend on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.

Participants of the 2026 Gator Gallop cross the finish line on Gainesville’s Plaza of the Americas. The Gator Gallop kicked off UF’s Homecoming Weekend Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.

Reagan Bresnahan

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By Reagan Bresnahan | 4:13pm

Participants of the 2026 Gator Gallop cross the finish line on Gainesville’s Plaza of the Americas. The Gator Gallop kicked off UF’s Homecoming Weekend Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.