Whitney Lab 5K
- Date Sun 13th April 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Saint Augustine, Florida
- Price $43.40 - $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Whitney Lab 5K taking place on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in beautiful St. Augustine, St. Johns! This vibrant event invites runners, walkers, and joggers of all ages to traverse the stunning trails of the River to Sea Preserve while celebrating marine science. Participants will enjoy a picturesque course featuring three loops on the Matanzas Hammock Loop, covering a distance close to 5K. This year’s highlight is the bat star (_Patiria miniata_), and all proceeds will support the Whitney Laboratory gift fund, which enhances educational programs and facilities at the lab.
With limited in-person slots available for just 200 participants, don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring event! Registration fees vary, so be sure to sign up early to secure your preferred shirt size. Participants will receive a commemorative shirt and medal, and there will be post-race refreshments to celebrate your achievement! Plus, kids can join the fun with a free fun run following the 5K. Mark your calendars for this exceptional day and join us in making a splash for marine science!
With limited in-person slots available for just 200 participants, don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring event! Registration fees vary, so be sure to sign up early to secure your preferred shirt size. Participants will receive a commemorative shirt and medal, and there will be post-race refreshments to celebrate your achievement! Plus, kids can join the fun with a free fun run following the 5K. Mark your calendars for this exceptional day and join us in making a splash for marine science!
Organiser's Description
Lace up your shoes for marine science and join us for this years Whitney Lab 5K! Run, walk, or jog with us at the beautiful River to Sea Preserve trails (or anywhere with our virtual option) to celebrate marine science. This year's featured animal - the bat star (_Patiria miniata_)!
All 5K proceeds will go to the Whitney Laboratory gift fund, a fund that powers the lab's programming including community lectures, public education, facilities improvements, public events, and critical student experiences at the lab. It is essential to operating all the programs at the lab!
RACE LIMITED TO ONLY 200 IN PERSON PARTICIPANTS!
February 17 - 28: $35
March 1- 31: $40
April 1- April 11: $45
April 13, Day of Race Registration (in-person at packet pick-up only 6:30-7:30 AM): $45
Virtual: $45
SHIRT/MEDAL - Shirt and medal provided to all participants (in person and virtual); proceeds support the UF Whitney Lab for Marine Bioscience.
PREFERRED SHIRT SIZE ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE REGISTERED BY MARCH 16. MARCH 17 - APRIL 13 REGISTRATIONS WILL RECEIVE A LARGE SHIRT SIZE. If virtual option is chosen your shirt and medal will be mailed out after April 13. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.
RACE START
Sunday, April 13, 2025
8:00 AM
River to Sea Preserve - 9805 Ocean Shore Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Post race refreshments.
RACE COURSE - The course will include 3 loops on the Matanzas Hammock Loop entirely on trails and is close to a 5K length. There will be a sign at the start of the loop but not at mile distances. Course Map [https://www.whitney.ufl.edu/media/wwwwhitneyufledu/images/files/Course-Map.pdf]
PARKING - Free parking is available at the River to Sea Preserve near race start, River to Sea Preserve Parking lot near beach, or DEP Marineland Field Station. Carpooling encouraged as spots are limited. Public parking area available also at the Whitney Laboratory (Approximately 1/2 mile away from the race start).
PACKET PICK UP - Race Day Packet Pick Up: Sunday, April 13, 2025, 6:30 - 7:30 AM River to Sea Preserve 9805 Ocean Shore Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32080
AWARDS - Top Overall Male & Female, Top 3 in each age group: 10 and under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and above.
KIDS FUN RUN - Free kids fun run will be after the 5K, approximately .4 mile on the Scrub Loop.
CONTACT US - Questions - [email protected]
Race Website - https://www.whitney.ufl.edu/news--events/whitney-lab-5k/
JOIN US AS A SPONSOR! Contact Ellie Padgett at 904-201-8471 or email [email protected].
5K Sponsors Levels [https://www.whitney.ufl.edu/media/wwwwhitneyufledu/images/files/5K-Sponsor-Levels.pdf]
All 5K proceeds will go to the Whitney Laboratory gift fund, a fund that powers the lab's programming including community lectures, public education, facilities improvements, public events, and critical student experiences at the lab. It is essential to operating all the programs at the lab!
RACE LIMITED TO ONLY 200 IN PERSON PARTICIPANTS!
February 17 - 28: $35
March 1- 31: $40
April 1- April 11: $45
April 13, Day of Race Registration (in-person at packet pick-up only 6:30-7:30 AM): $45
Virtual: $45
SHIRT/MEDAL - Shirt and medal provided to all participants (in person and virtual); proceeds support the UF Whitney Lab for Marine Bioscience.
PREFERRED SHIRT SIZE ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE REGISTERED BY MARCH 16. MARCH 17 - APRIL 13 REGISTRATIONS WILL RECEIVE A LARGE SHIRT SIZE. If virtual option is chosen your shirt and medal will be mailed out after April 13. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.
RACE START
Sunday, April 13, 2025
8:00 AM
River to Sea Preserve - 9805 Ocean Shore Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Post race refreshments.
RACE COURSE - The course will include 3 loops on the Matanzas Hammock Loop entirely on trails and is close to a 5K length. There will be a sign at the start of the loop but not at mile distances. Course Map [https://www.whitney.ufl.edu/media/wwwwhitneyufledu/images/files/Course-Map.pdf]
PARKING - Free parking is available at the River to Sea Preserve near race start, River to Sea Preserve Parking lot near beach, or DEP Marineland Field Station. Carpooling encouraged as spots are limited. Public parking area available also at the Whitney Laboratory (Approximately 1/2 mile away from the race start).
PACKET PICK UP - Race Day Packet Pick Up: Sunday, April 13, 2025, 6:30 - 7:30 AM River to Sea Preserve 9805 Ocean Shore Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32080
AWARDS - Top Overall Male & Female, Top 3 in each age group: 10 and under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and above.
KIDS FUN RUN - Free kids fun run will be after the 5K, approximately .4 mile on the Scrub Loop.
CONTACT US - Questions - [email protected]
Race Website - https://www.whitney.ufl.edu/news--events/whitney-lab-5k/
JOIN US AS A SPONSOR! Contact Ellie Padgett at 904-201-8471 or email [email protected].
5K Sponsors Levels [https://www.whitney.ufl.edu/media/wwwwhitneyufledu/images/files/5K-Sponsor-Levels.pdf]
Whitney Lab 5K
