AdventHealth Ichetucknee Springs 5k
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Past event
7:00 AM EDT
Fort White, Florida
$45.00–$47.00 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating outdoor adventure at the AdventHealth Ichetucknee Springs 5K, happening on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in the picturesque Fort White, Columbia. This vibrant trail run takes place within the stunning Ichetucknee Springs State Park, renowned for its crystal-clear waters and lush natural beauty. Runners will enjoy a scenic course that combines both pavement and trails, winding through serene forests and alongside the tubing tram road.
After you cross the finish line, dive into the fun with the park's inviting springs, perfect for tubing, kayaking, and swimming! As you soak in the 2,669-acre wildlife haven, keep an eye out for local wildlife, including beavers, otters, and a variety of bird species. Participants will receive a custom short-sleeve tech shirt and a finisher's medal, with awards for top competitors in various categories. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to experience the thrill of the race and the beauty of nature—mark your calendars for March 16, 2024!
After you cross the finish line, dive into the fun with the park's inviting springs, perfect for tubing, kayaking, and swimming! As you soak in the 2,669-acre wildlife haven, keep an eye out for local wildlife, including beavers, otters, and a variety of bird species. Participants will receive a custom short-sleeve tech shirt and a finisher's medal, with awards for top competitors in various categories. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to experience the thrill of the race and the beauty of nature—mark your calendars for March 16, 2024!
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5k Trail Run
Includes T-Shirt
Entries closed7:00 AM EDT
$47.00
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VirtualIncludes Unisex T-Shirt
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Entries closed7:00 AM EDT
$45.00
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
Location
Ichetucknee Springs State Park- South Entrance, 12087 S.W. U.S. Highway 27, Fort White, 32038, FL, United States
AdventHealth Ichetucknee Springs 5k
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