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  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

    Gale Lemerand Drive Gainesville, FL 32611 352-375-4683

    You may want to drop by, soak up the atmosphere and tradition, and run (or walk) the stairs.

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  • O'Connell Center

    Gale Lemerand Dr. & W. University Ave. Gainesville, FL 32611 352-392-5500

    The “O-Dome” is home to the Gators’ men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, indoor track, and swimming and diving teams.

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  • Gainesville Raceway

    11211 N. County Road 225 Gainesville, FL 32609 352-377-0046

    Home of the NHRA GatorNationals. As one of the fastest tracks in the world, the Gainesville Raceway is where drivers clocked the first 260, 270 and 300 mph Top Fuel runs.

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For more than 23 years, the Gainesville Sports Commission has hosted and assisted others in hosting sporting events of all kinds and sizes. Our small town casual atmosphere and world-class venues make it possible. Of course, being home to the University of Florida helps. Around here, we just understand how much sports and recreation add to our community's health and quality of life. Your event included, weather it be a state, regional, national or international sporting event we can handle them all. Get the ball rolling by calling our Sports Commission today.

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