2nd Annual Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K

Join us for the 2nd Annual Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Okeeheelee Park, Micanopy Pavilion. This event celebrates the Gopher Tortoise, the official state tortoise of Florida, and aims to raise awareness about its role in the ecosystem.

Event Details

The 5K will take place through the beautiful Okeeheelee Park, starting and finishing at Micanopy Pavilion. This is a chipped timed event with awards for the top 3 overall (male and female) and top 3 in each age group. Each participant will receive a personalized bib with RFID timing chip, an event shirt, and a finisher medal.

Registration Fees

Sign up early to save on registration fees. The fee schedule is as follows:

• August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025: $35.00
• February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025: $37.50
• March 1, 2025 - March 21, 2025: $39.50
• March 22, 2025: $45.00

Note: Race day signup is not guaranteed an event shirt.

Schedule of Events

Friday, March 21, 2025:

• 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Packet Pickup at Buffalo Wild Wings, 2837 S. State Rd 7, Wellington, FL 33414

Saturday, March 22, 2025:

• 6:15 AM: Park gates open
• 6:30 AM: Music and entertainment begin
• 7:10 AM: 5K Fitness Warmup
• 7:30 AM: Start of the Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K
• 8:00 AM: Healthy snacks after the race
• 8:45 AM: Awards Ceremony

We look forward to seeing you there!