Nene Fest 2-way 5K and Fun Run

  • Date Sat 26th April 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Tallahassee, Florida
  • Price $5.00 - $20.00
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of running at the Nene Fest 2-way 5K and Fun Run, taking place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in beautiful Tallahassee, Leon! This vibrant event invites runners of all ages to experience one of Tallahassee's classic race courses with a fun twist. Participants can choose to race in a unique 2-way format, tackling the certified course either clockwise or counterclockwise. The 5K race kicks off at 8:00 a.m., followed by a delightful 1 Mile Fun Run at 9:00 a.m.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a fun day out, the Nene Fest has something for everyone! Awards will be presented to the top finishers in various categories, including the top 3 male and female runners aged 16 and older, as well as the top 3 male and female runners aged 15 and under in the 5K. For the Fun Run, the first three finishers aged 12 and under will also receive recognition. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate fitness and community in the heart of Tallahassee!

Organiser's Description

Race one of Tallahassee's classic courseswith a twist!

The Nenes of Indianhead Acres have hosted the Women's Distance Festival [https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2021/09/wdf-2021.html] every September since 1998 on a certified course [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=FL17042TY] familiar to many local runners. In 2014, the Nene Fest 5k [https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2019/04/nene-2019.html] began to use the same course in the spring.

For the Nene Fest 5K, the course is used for a 2-way race. Runners can choose to tackle the course counterclockwise (the traditional WDF direction) or clockwise.

TIME:

Race Day Registration starts at 6:45 a.m., 5K starts at 8:00 a.m., 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 9:00 a.m.

AWARDS:

Awards will be given to the following categories:

5K: Top 3 Male/Female 16+, Top 3 Male/Female 15 and under

Fun Run: First 3 finishers, 12 and under only

Races

  • Nene Fest 2-Way 5K

    Sat 26th April 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $20.00

  • Nene Fest Fun Run

    Sat 26th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $10.00

  • Hartsfield Student (5K)

    Sat 26th April 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $5.00

  • Hartsfield Student (Fun Run)

    Sat 26th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $5.00

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Location

Optimist Park, East Indianhead Drive, Tallahassee, 32301, FL, United States

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