21st Annual Boca Grande 5k
- Date Sat 22nd March 2025
- Location Boca Grande, Florida
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the 21st Annual Boca Grande 5K, taking place on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in the charming island community of Boca Grande, Lee! This exciting event kicks off at 7:30 a.m. with a scenic 5K run and a fun walk that promises beautiful views of Charlotte Harbor and the historic Gasparilla Inn. Participants will enjoy a picturesque course that winds through the palm-lined streets of Boca Grande, culminating on the iconic Banyan Street.
Whether you're an avid runner or just looking for a fun way to enjoy the outdoors, this event has something for everyone. With early registration fees starting as low as $20 for youth and $30 for adults, plus an array of enticing door prizes, including a grand prize valued at $1,500 for a two-night stay at the luxurious Gasparilla Inn and Club, it's an opportunity not to be missed! Don't forget, all registered participants will receive finisher medals and those who sign up early will also get a commemorative shirt. So lace up your running shoes and join us for a memorable day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Whether you're an avid runner or just looking for a fun way to enjoy the outdoors, this event has something for everyone. With early registration fees starting as low as $20 for youth and $30 for adults, plus an array of enticing door prizes, including a grand prize valued at $1,500 for a two-night stay at the luxurious Gasparilla Inn and Club, it's an opportunity not to be missed! Don't forget, all registered participants will receive finisher medals and those who sign up early will also get a commemorative shirt. So lace up your running shoes and join us for a memorable day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
21ST ANNUAL BOCA GRANDE
Date & Location Sunday, March 22, 2025
7:30 a.m. sharp 5K Run & Fun Walk Start
Boca Grande Community Center
Door Prizes
The grand prize is a two person, two-night accommodations including deluxe room, breakfast daily, and one round of golf with cart at the historic Gasparilla Inn and Club. The grand prize is valued at $1500. Lots of door prizes will be given away but you must be present to win.
The Run & Walk
Join us for an island run through historic Boca Grande. Start your run at the Boca Grande Community Center (on the National Register of Historic Places), see beautiful views of Charlotte Harbor, pass the famous Gasparilla Inn, along scenic Gilchrist Avenue (lined with palm trees) and finishes on Banyan Street (named for the very large trees that line both sides of the street). Refreshments will be available during the post-race activities at the Community Center.
Fee
19 & up early registration until 1/15/25 $30.00 (includes shirt)
19 & up early registration until 2/15/25 $35.00 (shirt cut off 1/27)
18 & under early registration until 2/15/25 $20.00 and WILL NOT include a shirt.
After 2/15/25, registration for all runners and walkers is $40.00 and WILL NOT include a shirt.
NO DAY OF EVENT REGISTRATION (( ONLINE ONLY ))
6:00 7:00 A.M. (PACKET PICK-UP ONLY DAY-OF EVENT)
No refund of race entries. Please note that Gasparilla Island is accessed by a toll bridge. $$
Age Divisions & Awards
Awards will be given to the first, second and third place male and female winners in each age division: 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+. Special awards will be given for the male & female overall, master (40+), grandmaster (50+), senior grandmaster (60+), and veteran master (70+).
SHIRTS
Shirts will be given to all participants who register by 1/15/25 AFTER 1/25 NO SHIRT.
((( register early )))
FINISHER MEDALS for everyone registered:
Registration - ONLINE ONLY until 2/21/25
Race Proceeds
A portion of the proceeds goes to help support programs offered at the BGFD assoc.
Information
For more information go to BGFD assoc. [email protected]
Date & Location Sunday, March 22, 2025
7:30 a.m. sharp 5K Run & Fun Walk Start
Boca Grande Community Center
Door Prizes
The grand prize is a two person, two-night accommodations including deluxe room, breakfast daily, and one round of golf with cart at the historic Gasparilla Inn and Club. The grand prize is valued at $1500. Lots of door prizes will be given away but you must be present to win.
The Run & Walk
Join us for an island run through historic Boca Grande. Start your run at the Boca Grande Community Center (on the National Register of Historic Places), see beautiful views of Charlotte Harbor, pass the famous Gasparilla Inn, along scenic Gilchrist Avenue (lined with palm trees) and finishes on Banyan Street (named for the very large trees that line both sides of the street). Refreshments will be available during the post-race activities at the Community Center.
Fee
19 & up early registration until 1/15/25 $30.00 (includes shirt)
19 & up early registration until 2/15/25 $35.00 (shirt cut off 1/27)
18 & under early registration until 2/15/25 $20.00 and WILL NOT include a shirt.
After 2/15/25, registration for all runners and walkers is $40.00 and WILL NOT include a shirt.
NO DAY OF EVENT REGISTRATION (( ONLINE ONLY ))
6:00 7:00 A.M. (PACKET PICK-UP ONLY DAY-OF EVENT)
No refund of race entries. Please note that Gasparilla Island is accessed by a toll bridge. $$
Age Divisions & Awards
Awards will be given to the first, second and third place male and female winners in each age division: 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+. Special awards will be given for the male & female overall, master (40+), grandmaster (50+), senior grandmaster (60+), and veteran master (70+).
SHIRTS
Shirts will be given to all participants who register by 1/15/25 AFTER 1/25 NO SHIRT.
((( register early )))
FINISHER MEDALS for everyone registered:
Registration - ONLINE ONLY until 2/21/25
Race Proceeds
A portion of the proceeds goes to help support programs offered at the BGFD assoc.
Information
For more information go to BGFD assoc. [email protected]
Races
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Boca Grande 5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirts
Sat 22nd March 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS SOONDate & Location Sunday, February 23, 2025 7:30 a.m. sharp 5K Run & Fun Walk Start Boca Grande Community Center Door Prizes The grand prize is a two person, two-night accommodations including deluxe room, breakfast daily, and one round of golf with cart at the historic Gasparilla Inn and Club. The grand prize is valued at $1500. Lots of door prizes will be given away but you must be present to win. The Run & Walk Join us for an island run through historic Boca Grande. Start your run at the Boca Grande Community Center (on the National Register of Historic Places), see beautiful views of Charlotte Harbor, pass the famous Gasparilla Inn, along scenic Gilchrist Avenue (lined with palm trees) and finishes on Banyan Street (named for the very large trees that line both sides of the street). Refreshments will be available during the post-race activities at the Community Center.
21st Annual Boca Grande 5k