Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille, Sanibel FL
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
From Our Plate to the Pavement, Run for the Shrimp You Love!
To celebrate our National Holiday - National Yucatan Shrimp Day - we invite you to join our inaugural 7K!
Why a 7K? Doc Ford's iconic Yucatan Shrimp recipe features seven key ingredients: Shrimp, Butter, Lime Juice, Garlic, Cilantro, Sambal, and Salt/Pepper.
To celebrate this delicious dish, we're taking those seven ingredients to the streets with a fun, flavorful 7K race!
Race Day Perks at Doc Ford’s:
- We’re opening early at 10 AM so you can fuel up, hang out, and celebrate after the run!
- Photo booth fun to capture those post-race smiles and memories.
- Live Chef Cooking of our legendary Yucatan Shrimp — watch, smell, and taste it fresh off the grill!
- Every race packet includes a FREE mojito card — cash it in and toast to your finish!
- Free drink stations sponsored by RNDC, featuring our Captains for Clean Water cocktails — try the Sunset Sipper or Coastal Breeze.
- Every runner is entered to win a YETI cooler packed with exclusive Doc Ford’s swag — don’t miss your chance!
- Community Fun for All Ages:
- CECI will host a kids’ nature-based shrimp craft — fun, creative, and educational!
- SCCF/Sea School will be onsite with an interactive marine education booth — hands-on learning for all ages.
- Asteria Wellness, our Sambal Sponsor, will offer complimentary B12 injections to boost your post-run energy.
- Local community sponsors will have booth setups — come say hi and learn more about their amazing work!
Finish strong, then stick around for lunch, drinks, and a great time with friends and family at Doc Ford’s.
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