AdventHealth Ichetucknee Springs 5K
- Date Sat 15th March 2025
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Fort White, Florida
- Price $42.34
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of outdoor fun at the AdventHealth Ichetucknee Springs 5K on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in beautiful Fort White, Columbia! This thrilling trail run takes place at Ichetucknee Springs State Park, where participants will navigate a captivating course that combines pavement and scenic trails. As you race through lush forests and alongside the tubing tram road, you'll be surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of this 2,669-acre wildlife haven.
After the race, stick around to enjoy the park's crystal-clear springs, perfect for tubing, kayaking, and swimming. With the Ichetucknee River winding through the park, this event promises not just a run but a full day of adventure and relaxation. All participants will receive a custom tech shirt and finisher's medal, with awards given to the top male and female finishers, as well as age group winners. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying a spirited community event!
After the race, stick around to enjoy the park's crystal-clear springs, perfect for tubing, kayaking, and swimming. With the Ichetucknee River winding through the park, this event promises not just a run but a full day of adventure and relaxation. All participants will receive a custom tech shirt and finisher's medal, with awards given to the top male and female finishers, as well as age group winners. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying a spirited community event!
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 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 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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