Run/walk events may only be hosted by Primary Users – UF departments/colleges, Direct Support Organizations (DSOs), and Registered Student Organizations (RSOs).
All run/walk events must receive prior approval via the GatorConnect event permitting system.
- These routes are pre-approved by the UF Police Department for Run/Walk events.
- Highlighted TAPS, RecSports, and Event Services managed locations can serve as convenient start/finish points or “Check-In” locations for your event.
- Not all start/finish locations are suitable for post-run/walk events or celebrations. Please consult with the venue manager of your desired space to confirm whether it can accommodate a post-event gathering.
- Run/walk events may only occur on Saturdays and Sundays before 10:00 a.m.
- Run/walk events are not permitted during commencement weekends, home football games (including the Orange and Blue Game) or other large university-hosted weekend events.
- Only one run/walk event may occur per day campus wide.
- Dates are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Event organizers should prepare alternative dates in case their preferred date is unavailable.
- All run/walk events must follow a pre-approved route.
- If the run/walk event uses space beyond roadways, the event organizer is responsible for reserving the additional space and/or ensuring there are no conflicts with the use of space if a reservation is not required.
- Upon approval of your date, the event organizer is responsible for coordinating with the UF Police Department (UFPD) to arrange campus police presence.
- A minimum of two UFPD officers must be present at all events.
- Note: The number of officers and associated costs are subject to change and require UFPD approval.
- Fundraising activities are allowed on campus in a limited manner.
- For fundraising events held on campus, all funds raised must be donated to a charitable cause or used for educational purposes, such as conference travel, programs, competitions, lectures, or forums.
