Save the Manatee 5K
From Save the Manatee 5k
- Date Sat 15th November 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Orange City, Florida
- Price $23.70 - $60.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 22nd Annual Save the Manatee 5K on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 8 a.m. ET in the beautiful Blue Spring State Park located in Orange City, Florida! This exciting event, organized by Save the Manatee 5K, marks a monumental occasion as it is the inaugural race held in the manatees' home state. As the official kick-off day of Manatee Season in Florida, there's no better way to welcome these gentle giants back to their winter haven than by participating in this fun-filled race. The course features a scenic and flat route along the Spring-to-Spring Trail, perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.
Participants will enjoy a family- and dog-friendly atmosphere, with awards for the top three male and female finishers. Every registered participant will receive a Manatee-themed T-shirt, a stunning Finisher Medal, and a Race Bib. Plus, the first 500 kids aged 12 and under will have the chance to take home a free stuffed manatee! If you can't make it in person, you can still join the cause virtually, choosing your own activity and distance from anywhere in the world. Proceeds from this event support
Participants will enjoy a family- and dog-friendly atmosphere, with awards for the top three male and female finishers. Every registered participant will receive a Manatee-themed T-shirt, a stunning Finisher Medal, and a Race Bib. Plus, the first 500 kids aged 12 and under will have the chance to take home a free stuffed manatee! If you can't make it in person, you can still join the cause virtually, choosing your own activity and distance from anywhere in the world. Proceeds from this event support
Organiser's Description
Help save the manatee! Join participants from around the world helping manatees by participating in the 22nd Annual Save the Manatee 5K, which will be the inaugural Save the Manatee 5K in the manatees home state of Florida! The in-person Save the Manatee 5K will be held on Saturday, November 15 th , 2025
at 8 a.m. ET at Blue Spring State Park in Orange City, FL. November 15 th is the official kick-off day of Manatee Season in Florida, so what better way to welcome the manatees back to Blue Spring! The race will start and finish at Blue Spring State Park, winter home of the manatee, and will go along the scenic, flat Spring-to-Spring Trail adjacent to the park. Race registration includes park admission fee. Runners and walkers of all paces
and ages are welcome and there will be awards for the Top 3 male and female finishers. This is a family- and dog-friendly event. Proceeds go to Save the Manatee Club. After the race you may even see some manatees in the spring run.
You can also participate virtually from anywhere in the world on the date and time you choose. You pick your activity and distance; run, walk, bike, swim, kayak, scuba, or hike your favorite course at your convenience. In-person registration includes: Manatee Unisex Cotton/Polyester Blend T-shirt, an amazing Manatee Finisher Medal and Race Bib. Virtual registration includes: Postage, Manatee Unisex Cotton/Polyester Blend T- shirt, an amazing Manatee Finisher Medal and Race Bib.
PACKET PICK-UP
Packet pick-up will take place at Save the Manatee Clubs headquarters in Longwood,
FL November 10 th 14 th from noon 4 p.m. Packet pick-up will be available on race day
starting at 6:30 a.m. at Blue Spring State Park.
EVENT SCHEDULE
6:30 a.m. - Packet Pickup & Registration Opens
8:00 a.m. Race Starts
FINISHER MEDAL
Custom Finisher Medals will be provided. To the first 500 registered
KIDS
12 and under could get a free stuffed manatee at the race (in-person only)
AWARDS
Top 3 overall male and female will receive awards.
PARKING
Parking will be inside Blue Spring State Park. Park admission is included in the
registration fee.
PROCEEDS
Proceeds support Save the Manatee Club.
TIMING & SCORING
Race will be timed and scored with a disposable chip provided, which will be attached to
the back of the bib
at 8 a.m. ET at Blue Spring State Park in Orange City, FL. November 15 th is the official kick-off day of Manatee Season in Florida, so what better way to welcome the manatees back to Blue Spring! The race will start and finish at Blue Spring State Park, winter home of the manatee, and will go along the scenic, flat Spring-to-Spring Trail adjacent to the park. Race registration includes park admission fee. Runners and walkers of all paces
and ages are welcome and there will be awards for the Top 3 male and female finishers. This is a family- and dog-friendly event. Proceeds go to Save the Manatee Club. After the race you may even see some manatees in the spring run.
You can also participate virtually from anywhere in the world on the date and time you choose. You pick your activity and distance; run, walk, bike, swim, kayak, scuba, or hike your favorite course at your convenience. In-person registration includes: Manatee Unisex Cotton/Polyester Blend T-shirt, an amazing Manatee Finisher Medal and Race Bib. Virtual registration includes: Postage, Manatee Unisex Cotton/Polyester Blend T- shirt, an amazing Manatee Finisher Medal and Race Bib.
PACKET PICK-UP
Packet pick-up will take place at Save the Manatee Clubs headquarters in Longwood,
FL November 10 th 14 th from noon 4 p.m. Packet pick-up will be available on race day
starting at 6:30 a.m. at Blue Spring State Park.
EVENT SCHEDULE
6:30 a.m. - Packet Pickup & Registration Opens
8:00 a.m. Race Starts
FINISHER MEDAL
Custom Finisher Medals will be provided. To the first 500 registered
KIDS
12 and under could get a free stuffed manatee at the race (in-person only)
AWARDS
Top 3 overall male and female will receive awards.
PARKING
Parking will be inside Blue Spring State Park. Park admission is included in the
registration fee.
PROCEEDS
Proceeds support Save the Manatee Club.
TIMING & SCORING
Race will be timed and scored with a disposable chip provided, which will be attached to
the back of the bib
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.98 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$38.98
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5K Run/Walk Premium Registration
Incl. $4.63 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$49.63
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Virtual 5K - Domestic Participants
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
$44.30
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Virtual 5K - International Participants
Incl. $5.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$60.00
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5K Virtual
Incl. $3.70 Fee
$23.70
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2100 W. French Ave, Orange City, 32763, FL, United States
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