One Step Closer to the Cure Castaway 5K & S.S. Minnow Mile

🏝️ Race Overview

• Date: 2025-09-13
• Location: 480 Bayshore Drive SE, Saint Petersburg, FL
• Website: Race Registration
• Events: 5K adventure and S.S. Minnow Mile (1-mile option)

🎉 Event Description

Grab your bucket hat and coconut water—join us for a tropical 5K adventure inspired by "Gilligan’s Island!" We’re running to raise awareness and support for Ovarian Cancer fighters, survivors, and research. Looking to go a shorter distance? Sign up for the S.S. Minnow Mile, a fun 1-mile event you can run or walk.

👠 Island Stiletto Dash

• New Feature: The Island Stiletto Dash
• Purpose: “Walk in her shoes, so she doesn't have to go it alone.”
• Participation: Men & women step into stilettos in solidarity.
• Experience: It’s awkward and unforgettable!

🌺 Costumes and Dress Code

Dressing up is encouraged and we have some fun island-themed ideas in the works! Who will you come as... The Professor? Lovey? Marianne? An island native?

🏃‍♀️ Race Tradition

The Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation's One Step Closer race has been a tradition for 22 years! Grab your friends, coworkers, and family and run, jog, or walk in beautiful Downtown St. Petersburg and help provide financial assistance to local patients and support research, prevention, and education in the community!

🥇 Participant Perks

• Swag: Participants will receive a medal and shirt.
• Refreshments: Enjoy post-race refreshments.
• Season Kickoff: Kick off the race season with us!

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🔗 Additional Information

• Cancer Foundation: Find more information about the Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation at www.ovariancancerfoundation.org.
• Sponsorship: If interested in sponsorship opportunities, please go to: www.ovariancancerfoundation.org/sponsorship.