Tampa Electric's Run for the Manatees
- Date Sat 18th January 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Apollo Beach, Florida
- Price $43.40 - $54.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 3rd Annual Tampa Electric's Run for the Manatees on Saturday, January 18, 2025, in the picturesque Apollo Beach, Florida! This exciting event features a scenic 5K run that winds through the stunning trails of the Florida Conservation & Technology Center (FCTC), right by the renowned Manatee Viewing Center. Whether you're running or walking, your participation helps raise vital awareness and funds for manatee conservation efforts, directly supporting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's manatee research program.
Starting at 8:00 AM, the race day kicks off with bib pick-up opening at 6:30 AM, followed by pre-race announcements at 7:40 AM. Don’t miss the chance to win awards for the fastest finishers in several age categories, and after the run, take some time to explore the beautiful FCTC campus, which showcases the efforts of Tampa Electric, the Florida Aquarium, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate these gentle giants while enjoying a day of fun and fitness!
Starting at 8:00 AM, the race day kicks off with bib pick-up opening at 6:30 AM, followed by pre-race announcements at 7:40 AM. Don’t miss the chance to win awards for the fastest finishers in several age categories, and after the run, take some time to explore the beautiful FCTC campus, which showcases the efforts of Tampa Electric, the Florida Aquarium, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate these gentle giants while enjoying a day of fun and fitness!
Organiser's Description
Are you a fan-atee?
Thats what we call people who love manatees as much as we do!
You can help us keep those manatees well-fed and happy!
Tampa Electric's 3rd Annual Run for the Manatees 5K will pass by the Manatee Viewing Center, the cornerstone of Tampa Electric's Florida Conservation & Technology Center (FCTC), and wind through the gorgeous trails on the FCTC campus. Best of all, the unique run will raise awareness and support for Tampa Electrics manatee conservation efforts by supporting the manatee research program within the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
SAT., JANUARY 18, 2025
FLORIDA CONSERVATION AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER (FCTC)
321 NOONAN BRANCH RD
APOLLO BEACH, FL 33572
THE FCTC CAMPUS IS JUST SOUTH OF THE MANATEE VIEWING CENTER, RIGHT OFF OF DICKMAN RD.
DUE TO LIMITED PARKING, PLEASE CONSIDER CARPOOLING!
RACE DAY TIMELINE:
6:30 AM RACE DAY BIB PICK-UP OPENS
7:40 AM PRE-RACE ANNOUNCEMENTS
8:00 AM 5K STARTS
9:00 am Awards
Pre-Race Bib/Shirt Pick Up:
Thurs., Jan. 16, 2025
4 - 6 pm
Manatee Viewing Center
6990 Dickman Road
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
DUE TO LIMITED PARKING ON RACE DAY, PLEASE CONSIDER CARPOOLING!
EACH PERSON PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT, WHETHER RUNNING OR WALKING, MUST BE WEARING A
2025 RACE BIB THAT WAS DISTRIBUTED AT PRE-RACE PICK UP OR RACE MORNING CHECK IN!
BIBS, SHIRTS, & FINISHER MEDALS NOT PICKED UP ON RACE MORNING WILL NOT BE MAILED!
DUE TO THE NATURE OF OUR FACILITY, PETS OF ANY KIND ARE NOT PERMITTED ON-SITE!
AWARDS PRESENTED TO 1ST PLACE MALE & FEMALE FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS: 12 AND UNDER, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
PLEASE CHECK THE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS LINK LOCATED IN THE MENU ABOVE FOR MORE INFO!
AFTER THE RACE, FEEL FREE TO EXPLORE THE FCTC CAMPUS! ITS A SHOWCASE FOR THREE CHAMPIONS OF THE ENVIRONMENT: TAMPA ELECTRIC, THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM AND THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION. LEARN MORE AT WWW.TAMPAELECTRIC.COM/FCTC [http://www.tampaelectric.com/fctc]
PROCEEDS FROM RACE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE DONATED TO THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM.
Thats what we call people who love manatees as much as we do!
You can help us keep those manatees well-fed and happy!
Tampa Electric's 3rd Annual Run for the Manatees 5K will pass by the Manatee Viewing Center, the cornerstone of Tampa Electric's Florida Conservation & Technology Center (FCTC), and wind through the gorgeous trails on the FCTC campus. Best of all, the unique run will raise awareness and support for Tampa Electrics manatee conservation efforts by supporting the manatee research program within the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
SAT., JANUARY 18, 2025
FLORIDA CONSERVATION AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER (FCTC)
321 NOONAN BRANCH RD
APOLLO BEACH, FL 33572
THE FCTC CAMPUS IS JUST SOUTH OF THE MANATEE VIEWING CENTER, RIGHT OFF OF DICKMAN RD.
DUE TO LIMITED PARKING, PLEASE CONSIDER CARPOOLING!
RACE DAY TIMELINE:
6:30 AM RACE DAY BIB PICK-UP OPENS
7:40 AM PRE-RACE ANNOUNCEMENTS
8:00 AM 5K STARTS
9:00 am Awards
Pre-Race Bib/Shirt Pick Up:
Thurs., Jan. 16, 2025
4 - 6 pm
Manatee Viewing Center
6990 Dickman Road
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
DUE TO LIMITED PARKING ON RACE DAY, PLEASE CONSIDER CARPOOLING!
EACH PERSON PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT, WHETHER RUNNING OR WALKING, MUST BE WEARING A
2025 RACE BIB THAT WAS DISTRIBUTED AT PRE-RACE PICK UP OR RACE MORNING CHECK IN!
BIBS, SHIRTS, & FINISHER MEDALS NOT PICKED UP ON RACE MORNING WILL NOT BE MAILED!
DUE TO THE NATURE OF OUR FACILITY, PETS OF ANY KIND ARE NOT PERMITTED ON-SITE!
AWARDS PRESENTED TO 1ST PLACE MALE & FEMALE FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS: 12 AND UNDER, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
PLEASE CHECK THE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS LINK LOCATED IN THE MENU ABOVE FOR MORE INFO!
AFTER THE RACE, FEEL FREE TO EXPLORE THE FCTC CAMPUS! ITS A SHOWCASE FOR THREE CHAMPIONS OF THE ENVIRONMENT: TAMPA ELECTRIC, THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM AND THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION. LEARN MORE AT WWW.TAMPAELECTRIC.COM/FCTC [http://www.tampaelectric.com/fctc]
PROCEEDS FROM RACE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE DONATED TO THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Shirt-Guaranteed if Registered by 1/4/24
Sat 18th January 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$43.40
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Virtual 5K
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Shirt-Guaranteed if Registered by 1/4/24
$54.00
Virtual participants will not be part of the in-person event on Jan. 18, 2025. An event shirt and finisher medal will be mailed to US based addresses the week of Jan. 20, 2025. Virtual participants can choose the day, time, course, etc. to complete the 3.1 mile distance. Results are not calculated in results for chip timed participants; therefore you do not need to submit anything to us! We appreciate your support of our conservation efforts!
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