Gopher Weedon Trail Run
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Saint Petersburg, Florida
- Price $54.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable outdoor adventure at the 14th Annual Gopher Weedon Trail Run, taking place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in the beautiful Weedon Island Preserve, St. Petersburg, Pinellas. This unique 8K trail run (4.9 miles) offers participants a chance to escape the ordinary and experience the stunning natural beauty of Tampa Bay. As you wind through well-maintained dirt and boardwalk trails, you'll traverse diverse habitats, including mangroves and Florida scrub, with the opportunity to catch glimpses of local wildlife, such as the iconic gopher tortoise.
With no race day registration available, make sure to secure your spot online until 6:30 PM the Friday before the event or at in-person packet pickup at St Pete Feet First. The race kicks off promptly at 8:00 a.m., and all registered participants will receive a technical race t-shirt, professional timing, awards for the top male and female finishers, and access to delightful refreshments post-race. Plus, immerse yourself in the cultural and natural history of the area at the center, where educational activities await. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of a community-focused event that benefits environmental
With no race day registration available, make sure to secure your spot online until 6:30 PM the Friday before the event or at in-person packet pickup at St Pete Feet First. The race kicks off promptly at 8:00 a.m., and all registered participants will receive a technical race t-shirt, professional timing, awards for the top male and female finishers, and access to delightful refreshments post-race. Plus, immerse yourself in the cultural and natural history of the area at the center, where educational activities await. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of a community-focused event that benefits environmental
Organiser's Description
The Friends of Weedon Island are excited to announce the 14th Annual Gopher Weedon 8K Trail Run on October 24, 2026.
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION! You will be able to register online until 6:30 PM Friday or in-person at St Pete Feet First between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. during the advance packet pick.
Tired of pounding the pavement on the same ole 5K race course? Go-pher something different and enjoy 8 kilometers (4.9 miles) of natural trails through one of Tampa Bays hidden gems!
The Gopher Weedon trail run will take runners and walkers along a journey through native Florida habitats, including gorgeous views of Tampa Bay. This unique, professionally-timed race will take place at the Weedon Island Preserve - a 3,700-acre preserve nestled along Tampa Bay in northeast St. Petersburg. The race course winds through mangroves, salt marsh and Florida scrub habitat along well-maintained dirt and boardwalk trails. Runners may catch a glimpse of wildlife, including the slow-moving gopher tortoise (a threatened species for which the race was named), as well as relic Indian mounds and dune ridges left by the preserves earliest inhabitants.
After the race, enjoy refreshments before strolling through the Cultural and Natural History Center, where you can learn more about the prehistoric people and the natural environment.
All proceeds from the race will benefit the Friends of Weedon Island, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization that supports environmental preservation and education at the Weedon Island Preserve.
All registered runners/walkers will receive:
* Technical Race T-shirt
* Professional race timing and race results
* Overall top male & female awards and age group awards
* Refreshments and aid stations
* Educational and cultural activities at the cultural center.
* No Race Day Registration due to parking limitations
EVENT DETAILS AND SCHEDULE
ADVANCE PACKET PICK UP: Friday before the race, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Feet First St. Pete, 4949 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703. Certificate Drawing on Saturday to include all who pick-up their packet on the Friday Advance Pick-up
Race Morning Packet Pickup: 6:45 a.m. -7:45 a.m. in the Auditorium of the Weedon Island Cultural and Natural History Center.
Pets are not permitted in the Preserve. Please do not bring them Race Day.
Strollers welcomed in the Preserve; but, due to trail surfaces, NOT on the Race Course.
Parking will be in the Cultural and Natural History Center Parking Lot. SPACE IS VERY LIMITED. PLEASE CARPOOL with your friends or consider an Uber or Lyft. Volunteers will direct you to overflow parking (as needed)
Bug Spray strongly suggested
Race begins at promptly at 8:00 a.m.
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION! You will be able to register online until 6:30 PM Friday or in-person at St Pete Feet First between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. during the advance packet pick.
Tired of pounding the pavement on the same ole 5K race course? Go-pher something different and enjoy 8 kilometers (4.9 miles) of natural trails through one of Tampa Bays hidden gems!
The Gopher Weedon trail run will take runners and walkers along a journey through native Florida habitats, including gorgeous views of Tampa Bay. This unique, professionally-timed race will take place at the Weedon Island Preserve - a 3,700-acre preserve nestled along Tampa Bay in northeast St. Petersburg. The race course winds through mangroves, salt marsh and Florida scrub habitat along well-maintained dirt and boardwalk trails. Runners may catch a glimpse of wildlife, including the slow-moving gopher tortoise (a threatened species for which the race was named), as well as relic Indian mounds and dune ridges left by the preserves earliest inhabitants.
After the race, enjoy refreshments before strolling through the Cultural and Natural History Center, where you can learn more about the prehistoric people and the natural environment.
All proceeds from the race will benefit the Friends of Weedon Island, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization that supports environmental preservation and education at the Weedon Island Preserve.
All registered runners/walkers will receive:
* Technical Race T-shirt
* Professional race timing and race results
* Overall top male & female awards and age group awards
* Refreshments and aid stations
* Educational and cultural activities at the cultural center.
* No Race Day Registration due to parking limitations
EVENT DETAILS AND SCHEDULE
ADVANCE PACKET PICK UP: Friday before the race, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Feet First St. Pete, 4949 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703. Certificate Drawing on Saturday to include all who pick-up their packet on the Friday Advance Pick-up
Race Morning Packet Pickup: 6:45 a.m. -7:45 a.m. in the Auditorium of the Weedon Island Cultural and Natural History Center.
Pets are not permitted in the Preserve. Please do not bring them Race Day.
Strollers welcomed in the Preserve; but, due to trail surfaces, NOT on the Race Course.
Parking will be in the Cultural and Natural History Center Parking Lot. SPACE IS VERY LIMITED. PLEASE CARPOOL with your friends or consider an Uber or Lyft. Volunteers will direct you to overflow parking (as needed)
Bug Spray strongly suggested
Race begins at promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Races
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8K Trail Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Tech Race Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$54.00
Be advised: This is an outside trail run. Nature and her beauty are involved so there may be mud. Plan accordingly. The trails have changed thanks to past storms. Be safe and watch where you are going
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