2nd Annual Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K
- Date Sat 22nd March 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location West Palm Beach, Florida
- Price $40.75
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 2nd Annual Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K, taking place on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in the scenic Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach. This vibrant event kicks off at 7:30 AM, inviting participants to run or walk a picturesque 5K course that starts and finishes at the Micanopy Pavilion, while also passing by the local Okeeheelee Nature Center.
Celebrate the beloved Gopher Tortoise, Florida's official state tortoise, as you join fellow enthusiasts in a spirited race that highlights the important role these remarkable creatures play in our ecosystem. The event promises a lively atmosphere with awards for the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as top three in each age group and recognition for the largest registered group. All participants will receive a personalized bib with an RFID timing chip, an event shirt, a beautiful finisher medal, and access to fabulous post-race festivities. Bring your family and friends and be part of this memorable day that combines community spirit with a love for nature!
Celebrate the beloved Gopher Tortoise, Florida's official state tortoise, as you join fellow enthusiasts in a spirited race that highlights the important role these remarkable creatures play in our ecosystem. The event promises a lively atmosphere with awards for the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as top three in each age group and recognition for the largest registered group. All participants will receive a personalized bib with an RFID timing chip, an event shirt, a beautiful finisher medal, and access to fabulous post-race festivities. Bring your family and friends and be part of this memorable day that combines community spirit with a love for nature!
Organiser's Description
2nd Annual
Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, March 22, 2025
7:30am 5K Start
Okeeheelee Park - West Palm Beach
Micanopy Pavilion
Do you know the official state tortoise of the Sunshine State? If you said Gopher Tortoise, then you should shell-a-brate by participating in this 5K! Although Gopher Tortoises are not known for their speed, they play an integral role in the ecosystem. As a keystone species they create burrows that support the lives of over 360 different types of animals. The Friends of Okeeheelee Nature Center is proud to host their 2nd Annual Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K and cordially invite you to join in the fun. We look forward to you joining us Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Okeeheelee Park by running or walking as fast as you can....or at least as fast as a tortoise!
The 5K will run/walk through beautiful Okeeheelee Park, starting and finishing at Micanopy Pavilion, and new for this year, passing by Okeeheelee Nature Center. The 5K is a chipped timed event and will provide awards to the top 3 overall (male and female) and top 3 in each age group plus an award for the largest group/team registered together. Each participant will receive a personalized bib with RFID timing chip, event shirt, beautiful finisher medal, plus all the fabulous post-race activities.
This is a family event and we encourage you to bring your family and friends. The race is sponsored by the Friends of Okeeheelee Nature Center with all proceeds going to support Okeeheelee Nature Center.
Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, March 22, 2025
7:30am 5K Start
Okeeheelee Park - West Palm Beach
Micanopy Pavilion
Do you know the official state tortoise of the Sunshine State? If you said Gopher Tortoise, then you should shell-a-brate by participating in this 5K! Although Gopher Tortoises are not known for their speed, they play an integral role in the ecosystem. As a keystone species they create burrows that support the lives of over 360 different types of animals. The Friends of Okeeheelee Nature Center is proud to host their 2nd Annual Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K and cordially invite you to join in the fun. We look forward to you joining us Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Okeeheelee Park by running or walking as fast as you can....or at least as fast as a tortoise!
The 5K will run/walk through beautiful Okeeheelee Park, starting and finishing at Micanopy Pavilion, and new for this year, passing by Okeeheelee Nature Center. The 5K is a chipped timed event and will provide awards to the top 3 overall (male and female) and top 3 in each age group plus an award for the largest group/team registered together. Each participant will receive a personalized bib with RFID timing chip, event shirt, beautiful finisher medal, plus all the fabulous post-race activities.
This is a family event and we encourage you to bring your family and friends. The race is sponsored by the Friends of Okeeheelee Nature Center with all proceeds going to support Okeeheelee Nature Center.
Races
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2nd Annual Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd March 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$40.75
2nd Annual Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K