Tampa Electric's Run for the Manatees

Are you a fan-atee? That’s what we call people who love manatees as much as we do!You can help us keep those manatees well-fed and happy! 
Tampa Electrics 3rd Annual Run for the Manatees 5K will pass by the Manatee Viewing Center, the cornerstone of Tampa Electrics 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 Electric’s manatee conservation efforts by supporting the manatee research program within the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Sat., January 27, 2024Florida Conservation and Technology Center (FCTC) 321 Noonan Branch RdApollo Beach, FL 33572The FCTC campus is just south of the Manatee Viewing Center, right off of Dickman Rd.Due to limited parking, please consider carpooling!
Pre-Race Bib Pick Up:Thursday, January 25,20244:00 pm - 7:00pm Manatee Viewing Center, 6990 Dickman Rd Apollo Beach, FL 33572
Race Day Timeline:6:45 am Race Day Bib Pick-Up Opens8:20 am Pre-Race Announcements8:30 am 5K Starts9:30 am Awards
The 2024 Run for the Manatees is a chip-timed event, limited to 350 participants who will each receive an event shirt finisher medal!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, 80Please check the Frequently Asked Questions link located in the menu above for more info!
After the race, feel free to explore the FCTC campus! It’s 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
Proceeds from race registrations will be donated to Florida Fish Wildlife Foundation of Florida.