4th Annual Poker Run 5K

4th Annual Poker Run 5K

Date: October 4, 2026

Location: 6968 Reisterstown Rd, North Port, FL 34291

Registration: Click here to register

Description

• Event: Join us for a TIMED 5K to support the Imagine North Port Cross Country & Track & Field Sharks.
• Time: 8:00 AM at Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park.
• Registration Deadline: Must register by September 26th to guarantee a Poker Run shirt.
• Pricing: Prices go up after September 26th.

Participation Details

• Age Requirement: Participants must be 21+ to play poker. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO RUN.
• Event Format: This is a Texas Holdem' Style 5K event.
• Packet Pickup: Early Packet Pickup on October 2nd from 3:00 PM-6:00 PM at Il Primos. Race Day Packet Pickup begins at 7:00 AM at the race location.
• Playing Poker: Participants will gather two playing cards from the table mid-race to complete their hand.

Awards

• Highest Hand: The highest poker hand will receive a $100 gift card plus a Medal.
• Worst Hand: The worst poker hand will receive a $75 gift card plus a Medal.
• Tie-Breaker: In the event of a poker hand tie, the fastest runner wins the hand. Straights over Flushes.
• Running Awards: Awards for Top Male/Female Finisher and Age Group Awards for various categories.

Refreshments

• Hydration: Water will be provided for runners at the table mid-run.
• Food: Hot dogs and snack bars will be available after you finish.

Course Information

• Course Map: CLICK THIS LINK
• Course Details: Start by running out of the park then turn around at the water stop/poker table receiving TWO CARDS then back to finish 3.1 miles.
• Card Collection: Don't forget to pick TWO cards from the volunteers at the water stop.
• Card Submission: Runners will place their cards on the Check-In Table, which will then be stapled together with your name written on them.

Parking and Directions

• Parking: Parking is available within the park by following the dirt towards the big pavilion. Please refrain from parking on the residential side of Reisterstown Road/Estates Drive.
• Directions: Take Exit 182 from I-75 and head East. Follow Sumter Blvd. to Tropicaire Blvd. Turn left on Tropicaire Blvd. and turn right on Reisterstown Road. The park is at the curve of Reisterstown Road on the right.