Gopher Weedon Trail Run

🏃‍♂️  Event 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

Note: 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

• Unique Course: 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!
• Scenic Views: The Gopher Weedon trail run will take runners and walkers along a journey through native Florida habitats, including gorgeous views of Tampa Bay.
• Wildlife Sightings: Runners may catch a glimpse of wildlife, including the slow-moving gopher tortoise (a threatened species for which the race was named).
• Cultural Experience: After the race, enjoy refreshments before strolling through the Cultural and Natural History Center.

💰  Race Contributions

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.

🎽  Participant Perks

• T-shirt: Technical Race T-shirt
• Timing: Professional race timing and race results
• Awards: Overall top male & female awards and age group awards
• Refreshments: Aid stations and post-race refreshments

📅  Event Schedule

• 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 Friday Advance Pick-up.
• Race Morning Pick-Up: 6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. in the Auditorium of the Weedon Island Cultural and Natural History Center.
• Parking: Limited parking in the Cultural and Natural History Center Parking Lot. Please carpool with your friends.
• Race Time: Race begins promptly at 8:00 a.m.

🐾  Additional Information

• Pets: Pets are not permitted in the Preserve. Please do not bring them Race Day.
• Strollers: Strollers welcomed in the Preserve: but, due to trail surfaces, NOT on the Race Course.
• Bug Spray: Recommended for your comfort.
• Overflow Parking: Volunteers will direct you to overflow parking as needed.

🔗  More Details

For more information, visit the Gopher Weedon Trail Run Website.