Turtle Trot - Lovers Key State Park - Florida
- Date Sat 8th March 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Fort Myers Beach, Florida
- Price $48.70
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Just added
Secure your place early
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Turtle Trot event at Lovers Key State Park in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, on Saturday, March 8, 2025! This vibrant race offers participants a chance to support the important conservation efforts of the Friends of Lovers Key (FOLK) while enjoying the stunning natural beauty of the park. With race distances designed to cater to all levels, this event promises a fun-filled day for runners, families, and nature enthusiasts alike.
Proceeds from the Turtle Trot will directly benefit Lovers Key State Park, helping to fund essential initiatives such as wildlife protection during nesting seasons and park maintenance. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a casual walker, your participation will contribute to the park's mission and enhance community enrichment programs. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a lively day outdoors in one of Florida's most beautiful destinations!
Proceeds from the Turtle Trot will directly benefit Lovers Key State Park, helping to fund essential initiatives such as wildlife protection during nesting seasons and park maintenance. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a casual walker, your participation will contribute to the park's mission and enhance community enrichment programs. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a lively day outdoors in one of Florida's most beautiful destinations!
Organiser's Description
Proceeds for this race go to the Friends of Lovers Key (FOLK) is a 501(c)3, state sanctioned, citizen support organization (CSO) that directly supports the mission of Lovers Key State Park (LKSP). We are authorized to raise funds in support of Lovers Key State Park's objectives through donations, grants and merchandise sales.
Historically, FOLK provides funds to cover budget shortfalls in Lovers Key State Park for items such as:
Fencing and signs during turtle and bird nesting seasons.
Cleanup and repairs after storms such as Hurricane Irma.
We provide needed extras such as new mowers, tram cars and WIFI.
Boosts LKSP's ability to offer community enrichment programs by recruiting a dedicated staff, and members that provide thousands of volunteer hours annually for basic park services and enrichment programs.
Historically, FOLK provides funds to cover budget shortfalls in Lovers Key State Park for items such as:
Fencing and signs during turtle and bird nesting seasons.
Cleanup and repairs after storms such as Hurricane Irma.
We provide needed extras such as new mowers, tram cars and WIFI.
Boosts LKSP's ability to offer community enrichment programs by recruiting a dedicated staff, and members that provide thousands of volunteer hours annually for basic park services and enrichment programs.
Turtle Trot - Lovers Key State Park - Florida