AdventHealth Ichetucknee Springs 5K
- Date Sat 15th March 2025
- Location Fort White, Florida
- Price $42.34
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable outdoor experience at the AdventHealth Ichetucknee Springs 5K, happening on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in the stunning Ichetucknee Springs State Park, located in Fort White, Columbia. This vibrant event invites runners of all ages to enjoy a scenic trail run through a breathtaking 2,669-acre wildlife haven, where you’ll encounter lush forests and the crystal-clear waters of the Ichetucknee River. The 5K course features a delightful mix of pavement and trails, leading participants through the park’s natural beauty while also providing the perfect opportunity to enjoy activities like tubing, kayaking, and swimming post-race.
Participants can look forward to a fun atmosphere, complete with custom short-sleeve tech shirts and finisher's medals for all runners. Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, along with age group winners in 5-year increments. So lace up your running shoes and mark your calendar for this exciting event that combines fitness and nature, ensuring a memorable day for all!
Participants can look forward to a fun atmosphere, complete with custom short-sleeve tech shirts and finisher's medals for all runners. Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, along with age group winners in 5-year increments. So lace up your running shoes and mark your calendar for this exciting event that combines fitness and nature, ensuring a memorable day for all!
Organiser's Description
ENJOY A BEAUTIFUL TRAIL RUN AT ICHETUCKNEE SPRINGS STATE PARK! COME FOR THE RUN AND STAY FOR THE FUN! FOLLOWING THE RACE ENJOY THE SPRING AND ITS CRYSTAL CLEAR WATERS. ITCHETUCKNEE SPRINGS IS A FAVORITE SPOT FOR TUBING, KAYAKING, AND SWIMMING!
ALTHOUGH WELL-KNOWN FOR ITS WARM WEATHER TUBING, ICHETUCKNEE SPRINGS STATE PARK IS A 2,669-ACRE WILDLIFE HAVEN WHERE BEAVER, OTTER, GAR, SOFTSHELL TURTLE, WILD TURKEY, WOOD DUCK, AND LIMPKIN ALL FIND A HOME. THE MAIN DRAW IS THE PARKS EIGHT MAJOR CRYSTAL-CLEAR SPRINGS THAT JOIN TO CREATE THE 6-MILE ICHETUCKNEE RIVER. THE UPPER PORTION WITHIN THE STATE PARK IS A NATIONAL NATURAL LANDMARK, PERHAPS THE MOST PRISTINE SPRING RUN IN THE STATE, AND BEST ENJOYED BY CANOE OR KAYAK DURING THE COOLER MONTHS. THREE NATURE TRAILS GUIDE VISITORS THROUGH THE LUSH PARK FOREST OR A MAJESTIC SANDHILL ENVIRONMENT WITH TOWERING LONGLEAF PINES.
VIEW THE PARK MAP ONLINE HERE [https://www.floridastateparks.org/sites/default/files/media/file/ISSP_D2_Color_Legal%20%2808-30-22%29.pdf]
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
TUBING [https://ichetuckneesprings.com/ichetucknee-springs-tubing/plan-your-day/tubing-ichetucknee-springs/]
KAYAKS AND PADDLING [https://ichetuckneesprings.com/ichetucknee-springs-tubing/plan-your-day/kayaking/]
NORTH ENTRANCE ACTIVITIES [https://ichetuckneesprings.com/ichetucknee-springs-tubing/plan-your-day/swimming-2/]
THE 5K COURSE IS LOCATED AT THE SOUTH ENTRANCE OF ICHETUCKNEE SPRINGS STATE PARK. THE COURSE TERRAIN IS A MIX OF BOTH PAVEMENT AND TRAILS. THE ROUTE WILL TAKE YOU THROUGH THE LUSH FOREST TRAILS AND ALONG THE TUBING TRAM ROAD.
COURSE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2454160]
SWAG & AWARDS:
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM SHORT-SLEEVE TECH SHIRT AND FINISHER'S MEDAL. AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP 3 OVERALL MALES AND FEMALES PLUS MASTERS WINNERS. DIVISION AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN OUT TO THE TOP THREE AGE GROUP WINNERS IN 5 YEAR INCREMENTS- 10-14; 15-19; 20-24, ETC.
EVENT TIMELINE:
PACKET PICK-UP:
FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2025- 4:00 PM TO 6:00 PM AT THE BRANFORD FARM STAND- 27687 US-129, BRANDFORD FL 32008
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025- 6:00 AM- 7:00 AM AT ICHETUCKNEE SPRINGS STATE PARK- SOUTH ENTRANCE
5K START TIME: 7:00 AM
ALTHOUGH WELL-KNOWN FOR ITS WARM WEATHER TUBING, ICHETUCKNEE SPRINGS STATE PARK IS A 2,669-ACRE WILDLIFE HAVEN WHERE BEAVER, OTTER, GAR, SOFTSHELL TURTLE, WILD TURKEY, WOOD DUCK, AND LIMPKIN ALL FIND A HOME. THE MAIN DRAW IS THE PARKS EIGHT MAJOR CRYSTAL-CLEAR SPRINGS THAT JOIN TO CREATE THE 6-MILE ICHETUCKNEE RIVER. THE UPPER PORTION WITHIN THE STATE PARK IS A NATIONAL NATURAL LANDMARK, PERHAPS THE MOST PRISTINE SPRING RUN IN THE STATE, AND BEST ENJOYED BY CANOE OR KAYAK DURING THE COOLER MONTHS. THREE NATURE TRAILS GUIDE VISITORS THROUGH THE LUSH PARK FOREST OR A MAJESTIC SANDHILL ENVIRONMENT WITH TOWERING LONGLEAF PINES.
VIEW THE PARK MAP ONLINE HERE [https://www.floridastateparks.org/sites/default/files/media/file/ISSP_D2_Color_Legal%20%2808-30-22%29.pdf]
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
TUBING [https://ichetuckneesprings.com/ichetucknee-springs-tubing/plan-your-day/tubing-ichetucknee-springs/]
KAYAKS AND PADDLING [https://ichetuckneesprings.com/ichetucknee-springs-tubing/plan-your-day/kayaking/]
NORTH ENTRANCE ACTIVITIES [https://ichetuckneesprings.com/ichetucknee-springs-tubing/plan-your-day/swimming-2/]
THE 5K COURSE IS LOCATED AT THE SOUTH ENTRANCE OF ICHETUCKNEE SPRINGS STATE PARK. THE COURSE TERRAIN IS A MIX OF BOTH PAVEMENT AND TRAILS. THE ROUTE WILL TAKE YOU THROUGH THE LUSH FOREST TRAILS AND ALONG THE TUBING TRAM ROAD.
COURSE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2454160]
SWAG & AWARDS:
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM SHORT-SLEEVE TECH SHIRT AND FINISHER'S MEDAL. AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP 3 OVERALL MALES AND FEMALES PLUS MASTERS WINNERS. DIVISION AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN OUT TO THE TOP THREE AGE GROUP WINNERS IN 5 YEAR INCREMENTS- 10-14; 15-19; 20-24, ETC.
EVENT TIMELINE:
PACKET PICK-UP:
FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2025- 4:00 PM TO 6:00 PM AT THE BRANFORD FARM STAND- 27687 US-129, BRANDFORD FL 32008
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025- 6:00 AM- 7:00 AM AT ICHETUCKNEE SPRINGS STATE PARK- SOUTH ENTRANCE
5K START TIME: 7:00 AM
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