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Saturday, November 7th, 2026
S Bayou Dr, Boca Grande FL
5K
71–78°F · low rain risk
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2025
70–77°F
dry
2024
79–82°F
dry
2023
68–75°F
dry
2022
75–83°F
dry
2021
65–70°F
dry
2020
74–80°F
dry
2019
76–82°F
dry
2018
75–79°F
dry
2017
72–76°F
dry
2016
69–80°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Nov 7
Cloudy · 75–76°F
Saturday, Nov 7starts near 75°F · 10% chance of rain · wind up to 9 mph
About this race
Join us for an island run through historic Boca Grande. Start your run at the Boca Grande Farmers Market, see beautiful views of Charlotte Harbor, pass the famous Gasparilla Inn, along scenic Gilchrist Avenue (lined with palm trees) and finish near Boca Grande Farmers Market. This year the Big Mouth chili cookoff is downtown. Starting at 11am:
https://bocagrandechamber.com/event/big-mouth-chili-challenge/
NO DAY OF EVENT REGISTRATION (( ONLINE ONLY bring your phone to register ))
No refund of race entries. Please note that Gasparilla Island is accessed by a toll bridge. $$
COME STAY FOR THE DAY
Age Divisions & Awards
Awards will be given to the first, second and third place male and female winners in each age division: <9, 10-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+. Special awards will be given for the male & female overall, master (40+), grandmaster (50+), senior grandmaster (60+), and veteran master (70+).
SHIRTS
Shirts will be given to all participants who register early while supplies last.
((( register early people )))
Race Proceeds:
This event will be a Fire department fundraiser through the Firefighters Association.
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