Gopher Weedon Trail Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The Friends of Weedon Island are excited to announce the 13th Annual Gopher Weedon 8K Trail Run. It will be held on October 25, 2025.

🚫 Registration Details

• No Race Day Registration: You will be able to register online until 6:30 PM Friday or in-person at St Pete Feet First between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. during the advance packet pick.

🌿 Race Experience

Tired of pounding the pavement on the same ole 5K race course? Go-pher something different and enjoy 8 kilometers (4.9 miles) of natural trails through one of Tampa Bay’s hidden gems!

The Gopher Weedon trail run will take runners and walkers along a journey through native Florida habitats, including gorgeous views of Tampa Bay. This unique, professionally-timed race will take place at the Weedon Island Preserve - a 3,700-acre preserve nestled along Tampa Bay in northeast St. Petersburg.

• Course Highlights: Winds through mangroves, salt marsh, and Florida scrub habitat.
• Wildlife Sighting: Runners may glimpse wildlife, including the gopher tortoise.
• Historical Significance: Features relic Indian mounds and dune ridges.

🎉 Post-Race Activities

After the race, enjoy refreshments before strolling through the Cultural and Natural History Center, where you can learn more about the prehistoric people and the natural environment.

💰 Proceeds and Benefits

All proceeds from the race will benefit the Friends of Weedon Island, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization that supports environmental preservation and education at the Weedon Island Preserve.

👕 Runner Perks

All registered runners/walkers will receive:

• Technical Race T-shirt: Top-quality apparel for participants.
• Professional Timing: Accurate race timing and results.
• Awards: Overall top male & female awards and age group awards.
• Refreshments: Aid stations and post-race snacks.
• Activities: Educational and cultural activities at the cultural center.
• Registration Note: No Race Day Registration due to parking limitations.

📅 Event Details and Schedule

Advance Packet Pick Up: Friday before the race, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Feet First St. Pete, 4949 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703. Certificate Drawing on Saturday to include all who pick-up their packet on the Friday Advance Pick-up.

Race Morning Packet Pickup: 6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. in the Auditorium of the Weedon Island Cultural and Natural History Center.

🐕 Race Day Guidelines

• Pets: Pets are not permitted in the Preserve. Please do not bring them Race Day.
• Strollers: Welcomed in the Preserve: but NOT on the Race Course due to trail surfaces.
• Parking: Limited space in the Cultural and Natural History Center Parking Lot. PLEASE CARPOOL with your friends.
• Bug Spray: Suggested for a comfortable experience.

⏰ Race Time

Race begins promptly at 8:00 a.m.

🔗 More Information

For more details, please visit the official race page: Gopher Weedon Trail Run.