Gopher Weedon Trail Run
- Date Sat 26th October 2024
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Saint Petersburg, Florida
- Price $59.30
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 12th Annual Gopher Weedon Trail Run on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in beautiful St. Petersburg, Pinellas. This exciting event invites runners and walkers to experience 8 kilometers (4.9 miles) of stunning natural trails through the serene Weedon Island Preserve, a hidden gem along Tampa Bay. Participants will traverse well-maintained dirt and boardwalk trails, surrounded by lush mangroves, salt marshes, and Florida scrub habitats, all while having the chance to spot local wildlife, including the iconic gopher tortoise.
This professionally-timed race promises a unique experience, offering breathtaking views and the opportunity to "ring the bell" atop the tower. Registration is available online until 6:30 PM on the Friday before the race, so be sure to secure your spot early! After the run, enjoy refreshments and explore the Cultural and Natural History Center, where you can learn about the rich history and environment of the area. All proceeds support the Friends of Weedon Island, contributing to environmental preservation and education. Don’t miss this chance to go-pher something different and make lasting memories in the great outdoors!
This professionally-timed race promises a unique experience, offering breathtaking views and the opportunity to "ring the bell" atop the tower. Registration is available online until 6:30 PM on the Friday before the race, so be sure to secure your spot early! After the run, enjoy refreshments and explore the Cultural and Natural History Center, where you can learn about the rich history and environment of the area. All proceeds support the Friends of Weedon Island, contributing to environmental preservation and education. Don’t miss this chance to go-pher something different and make lasting memories in the great outdoors!
Organiser's Description
The Friends of Weedon Island are excited to announce the 12th Annual Gopher Weedon 8K Trail Run. It will be held on October 26, 2024.
THE RACE IS A GO! THE COURSE HAS BEEN MODIFIED DUE TO THE IMPACT OF THE STORMS TO INCLUDE A LITTLE MORE ROADWAY ALONG WITH THE BOARDWALKS AND STILL WITH THE CHANCE TO "RING THE BELL" ATOP THE TOWER WITH VIEWS OF THE PRESERVE.
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 LIMITED. PLEASE CARPOOL with your friends. Volunteers will direct you to overflow parking (as needed)
Bug Spray suggested
Race begins at promptly at 8:00 a.m.
THE RACE IS A GO! THE COURSE HAS BEEN MODIFIED DUE TO THE IMPACT OF THE STORMS TO INCLUDE A LITTLE MORE ROADWAY ALONG WITH THE BOARDWALKS AND STILL WITH THE CHANCE TO "RING THE BELL" ATOP THE TOWER WITH VIEWS OF THE PRESERVE.
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 LIMITED. PLEASE CARPOOL with your friends. Volunteers will direct you to overflow parking (as needed)
Bug Spray suggested
Race begins at promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Races
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8K Trail Run
Incl. $4.30 Fee & Tech Race Shirt
Sat 26th October 2024 (8:00AM EDT)
$59.30
CLOSEDBe advised, it is an outside trail run. Nature and her beauty are involved so there may be mud. Plan accordingly.
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