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Sunday, October 4th, 2026
6968 Reisterstown Rd, North Port, FL 34291, North Port FL
5K
73–87°F · rain likely
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71–89°F
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75–88°F
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71–87°F
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64–82°F
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69–89°F
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72–79°F
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70–95°F
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2018
72–89°F
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2017
73–86°F
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75–86°F
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About this race
🏃♂️ Race Overview
Join us for a TIMED 5K to support the Imagine North Port Cross Country Sharks.
🗓️ Event Details
- Date: 2026-10-04
- Time: 8:00 AM
- Location: 6968 Reisterstown Rd, North Port, FL 34291, at Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park
- Registration Deadline: Must register by Sep 26th to guarantee a Poker Run shirt
🎟️ Registration Info
- Price Increase: Prices go up after Sept 26th
- Age Requirement: Participants must be 21+ to play poker. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO RUN :)
- Packet Pickup: Early Packet Pickup is October 2nd from 3:00pm-6:00pm at Il Primos
- Race Day Pickup: Begins at 7:00am on the morning of the race
♠️ Race Format
- Style: This is a Texas Holdem' Style 5K event.
- Playing Poker: Participants will gather two playing cards from the table mid-race to complete their hand.
- Card Submission: Upon returning, runners place their cards on the Check-In table, which will be stapled with the runner’s name.
- Knowledge of Poker: Participants do NOT need to know how to play poker to participate.
🏆 Awards and Prizes
- 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.
- Overall Awards: Top Male/Female Finisher in the following categories: Overall, Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grand Master, Veterans.
💧 Runner Amenities
- Water Stations: Water will be provided for runners at the table mid-run.
- Breakfast: Los Dos Christianos will be providing Breakfast and Coffee.
- Post-Race Snacks: Participants can enjoy HOT DOGs, chips, and snack bars.
- Course Map: For more info, CLICK THIS LINK.
💸 Proceeds
ALL PROCEEDS AFTER EXPENSES WILL GO TO THE IMAGINE XC TEAM BOOSTERS ACCOUNT.
🚗 Parking and Directions
- Parking: Parking is available within the park by following the dirt towards the big pavilion and beyond. 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.
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