Poker Run 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Join us for a TIMED 5K to support the Imagine North Port Cross Country Sharks.

🕗 Event Details

• Date: October 5, 2025
• Time: 8:00 AM
• Location: Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park, North Port, FL
• Register: Must register by Sep 26th to guarantee a Poker Run shirt

🎟️ Participation Information

• Age Requirement: Participants must be 21+ to play poker. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO RUN :)
• Prices: Prices go up after Sept 26th
• Packet Pickup: Early Packet Pickup on October 4th from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Pink Tequila.
• Race Day Pickup: Begins at 7:00 AM on the morning of the race at the park.

♠️ Poker Details

• Card Collection: Participants will gather two playing cards from the table mid-race to complete their hand.
• Card Submission: Upon returning, runners will place their cards on the Check-In table.
• No Experience Necessary: Participants do NOT need to know how to play poker: just pick up 2 cards during the run.
• Prizes: The Highest poker hand will receive a $100 gift card: The Worst poker hand will receive a $75 gift card.

🏆 Awards

• In-Person Awards: Presented to the 5k runners immediately following the race.
• Finisher Categories: Top Male/Female Finishers in Overall, Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grand Master, Veterans.
• Age Group Awards: Top Three Male/Female Finishers in age groups from <12 to 85+
• Medals: Highest poker hand & The Worst poker hand will receive a medal.

💧 Refreshments

• Water: Provided for runners at the table mid-run.
• Breakfast: Los Dos Christianos will be providing breakfast and coffee.
• Snacks: Hot dogs, chips, and snack bars will be available when you finish.

🗺️ Course Information

• Course Length: 3.1 miles
• Course Map: CLICK THIS LINK
• Start: Run out of the park, turn around at the water stop/poker table to receive TWO CARDS.
• Parking: Available within the park: please do not park on the residential side of Reisterstown Road/Estates Drive.

🧭 Directions

• From North: Take Exit 182 from I-75, head East, follow Sumter Blvd. to Tropicaire Blvd. Turn left and then right on Reisterstown Road. The park is on the right.

💰 Proceeds

ALL PROCEEDS AFTER EXPENSES WILL GO TO THE IMAGINE XC TEAM BOOSTERS ACCOUNT.