Doc Ford’s National Yucatán Shrimp Day 7K
- Date Sat 23rd May 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Sanibel, Florida
- Price $51.14
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for a flavorful adventure at the 2nd Annual Doc Ford’s National Yucatán Shrimp Day 7K on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in the beautiful Sanibel, Lee. This exciting 7K race celebrates the beloved National Yucatán Shrimp Day, featuring seven key ingredients that make Doc Ford’s iconic shrimp dish a local favorite. Runners and shrimp lovers alike will have a blast as they hit the pavement and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of this unique event.
Participants can look forward to a day filled with fun perks, including early access to Doc Ford's for fueling up before the race, a lively photo booth to capture your post-race smiles, and live cooking demonstrations of the legendary Yucatán Shrimp. Plus, every runner will receive a FREE mojito card and have a chance to win a YETI cooler filled with exclusive Doc Ford’s swag! With community booths and activities for all ages, the event promises to be a fantastic celebration for friends and family alike. Don’t miss out on this deliciously fun 7K race that combines fitness, community, and mouthwatering shrimp!
Participants can look forward to a day filled with fun perks, including early access to Doc Ford's for fueling up before the race, a lively photo booth to capture your post-race smiles, and live cooking demonstrations of the legendary Yucatán Shrimp. Plus, every runner will receive a FREE mojito card and have a chance to win a YETI cooler filled with exclusive Doc Ford’s swag! With community booths and activities for all ages, the event promises to be a fantastic celebration for friends and family alike. Don’t miss out on this deliciously fun 7K race that combines fitness, community, and mouthwatering shrimp!
Organiser's Description
_ENTRY NOW OPEN!_
_FROM OUR PLATE TO THE PAVEMENT, RUN FOR THE SHRIMP YOU LOVE! _
To celebrate our National Holiday -_ National Yucatan Shrimp Day _- we invite you to join our 2nd Annual 7K!
Why a 7K? Doc Ford's iconic Yucatan Shrimp recipe features seven key ingredients: _Shrimp, Butter, Lime Juice, Garlic, Cilantro, Sambal, and Salt/Pepper_.
To celebrate this delicious dish, we're taking those seven ingredients to the streets with a fun, flavorful 7K race!
There are 3 Packet Pickup dates and times:
Wednesday, May 20
Doc Fords Sanibel
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Packet Pick-Up
Thursday, May 21
Doc Fords FMB
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Packet Pick-Up
Friday, May 22
Fleet Feet
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Packet Pick-Up
RACE DAY PERKS AT DOC FORDS:
* Were opening early at 10 AM so you can fuel up, hang out, and celebrate after the run!
* Photo booth fun to capture those post-race smiles and memories.
* Live Chef Cooking of our legendary Yucatan Shrimp watch, smell, and taste it fresh off the grill!
* Every race packet includes a FREE mojito card cash it in and toast to your finish!
* Free drink stations sponsored by RNDC, featuring our Captains for Clean Water cocktails try the Ghost Orchid!
* Every runner is entered to win a YETI cooler packed with exclusive Doc Fords swag dont miss your chance!
* Community Fun for All Ages:
* Local community sponsors will have booth setups come say hi and learn more about their amazing work!
_FINISH STRONG, THEN STICK AROUND FOR LUNCH, DRINKS, AND A GREAT TIME WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY AT DOC FORDS._
_FROM OUR PLATE TO THE PAVEMENT, RUN FOR THE SHRIMP YOU LOVE! _
To celebrate our National Holiday -_ National Yucatan Shrimp Day _- we invite you to join our 2nd Annual 7K!
Why a 7K? Doc Ford's iconic Yucatan Shrimp recipe features seven key ingredients: _Shrimp, Butter, Lime Juice, Garlic, Cilantro, Sambal, and Salt/Pepper_.
To celebrate this delicious dish, we're taking those seven ingredients to the streets with a fun, flavorful 7K race!
There are 3 Packet Pickup dates and times:
Wednesday, May 20
Doc Fords Sanibel
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Packet Pick-Up
Thursday, May 21
Doc Fords FMB
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Packet Pick-Up
Friday, May 22
Fleet Feet
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Packet Pick-Up
RACE DAY PERKS AT DOC FORDS:
* Were opening early at 10 AM so you can fuel up, hang out, and celebrate after the run!
* Photo booth fun to capture those post-race smiles and memories.
* Live Chef Cooking of our legendary Yucatan Shrimp watch, smell, and taste it fresh off the grill!
* Every race packet includes a FREE mojito card cash it in and toast to your finish!
* Free drink stations sponsored by RNDC, featuring our Captains for Clean Water cocktails try the Ghost Orchid!
* Every runner is entered to win a YETI cooler packed with exclusive Doc Fords swag dont miss your chance!
* Community Fun for All Ages:
* Local community sponsors will have booth setups come say hi and learn more about their amazing work!
_FINISH STRONG, THEN STICK AROUND FOR LUNCH, DRINKS, AND A GREAT TIME WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY AT DOC FORDS._
Races
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7K Run & Walk
Incl. $6.14 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd May 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$51.14
CLOSED -
Virtual 7K Run/Walk
Incl. $6.14 Fee & T-Shirt
$51.14
CLOSED
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