3rd Annual Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K
- Date Sat 21st March 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location West Palm Beach, Florida
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the 3rd Annual Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K on Saturday, March 21, 2026! This exciting event will take place at the picturesque Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach, Florida, starting at 7:30 AM at the Micanopy Pavilion. Join in the celebration of the Gopher Tortoise, the official state tortoise of Florida, as you run or walk the 5K course, which now includes a scenic route past the Okeeheelee Nature Center.
This chip-timed race welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, making it a perfect family event. Not only will you enjoy a beautiful outdoor experience, but you'll also have the chance to earn awards for the top finishers in various categories, including the largest registered team! Each participant will receive a personalized bib with an RFID timing chip, an event shirt, and a stunning finisher medal. Mark your calendars and gather your friends and family for a memorable day that supports the local ecosystem and promotes community spirit at the Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K!
This chip-timed race welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, making it a perfect family event. Not only will you enjoy a beautiful outdoor experience, but you'll also have the chance to earn awards for the top finishers in various categories, including the largest registered team! Each participant will receive a personalized bib with an RFID timing chip, an event shirt, and a stunning finisher medal. Mark your calendars and gather your friends and family for a memorable day that supports the local ecosystem and promotes community spirit at the Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K!
Organiser's Description
3RD ANNUAL GOPHER TORTOISE GALLOP 5K RUN/WALK
Saturday, March 21, 2026
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 3rd Annual Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K and cordially invite you to join in the fun. We look forward to you joining us Saturday, March 21, 2026 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.
Saturday, March 21, 2026
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 3rd Annual Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K and cordially invite you to join in the fun. We look forward to you joining us Saturday, March 21, 2026 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.
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3rd Annual Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st March 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$38.10
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