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 the fun at Tampa Electric's Run for the Manatees on Saturday, January 18, 2025, in beautiful Apollo Beach, Hillsborough! This exciting 5K race, now sold out, promises to be a fantastic event for all manatee lovers—fondly referred to as "fan-atees." The course takes participants past the renowned Manatee Viewing Center and meanders through the stunning trails of the Florida Conservation and Technology Center (FCTC).
Not only is this event a great way to get active, but it also supports vital manatee conservation efforts by raising awareness and funding for research programs within the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. With an early morning start at 8:00 AM, runners and walkers of all ages can enjoy a day of community spirit, friendly competition, and a chance to explore the FCTC campus after the race. Don't miss this chance to contribute to a worthy cause while celebrating the amazing manatees of Florida!
Not only is this event a great way to get active, but it also supports vital manatee conservation efforts by raising awareness and funding for research programs within the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. With an early morning start at 8:00 AM, runners and walkers of all ages can enjoy a day of community spirit, friendly competition, and a chance to explore the FCTC campus after the race. Don't miss this chance to contribute to a worthy cause while celebrating the amazing manatees of Florida!
Organiser's Description
SOLD OUT!
Tampa Electric's Run for the Manatees is Sold Out!
Race day registration will NOT be open.
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
(RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS NOT OPEN)
7:40 AM PRE-RACE ANNOUNCEMENTS
8:00 AM 5K STARTS
9:00 am Awards
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!
VIRTUAL REGISTRANTS WILL NOT BE JOINING THE IN-PERSON EVENT ON RACE DAY!
Event shirt & finisher medal for Virtual participants will be mailed via USPS to the address submitted during registration, the week following the race!
BIBS, SHIRTS, & FINISHER MEDALS FOR IN-PERSON PARTICIPANTS 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.
Tampa Electric's Run for the Manatees is Sold Out!
Race day registration will NOT be open.
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
(RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS NOT OPEN)
7:40 AM PRE-RACE ANNOUNCEMENTS
8:00 AM 5K STARTS
9:00 am Awards
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!
VIRTUAL REGISTRANTS WILL NOT BE JOINING THE IN-PERSON EVENT ON RACE DAY!
Event shirt & finisher medal for Virtual participants will be mailed via USPS to the address submitted during registration, the week following the race!
BIBS, SHIRTS, & FINISHER MEDALS FOR IN-PERSON PARTICIPANTS 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
CLOSED -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Shirt-Guaranteed if Registered by 1/4/24
$54.00
CLOSEDVirtual 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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