Gopher Weedon Trail Run

Event Details

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.

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

This race takes you through 8 kilometers (4.9 miles) of natural trails in one of Tampa Bay’s hidden gems, the Weedon Island Preserve. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and wildlife along the well-maintained dirt and boardwalk trails.

All proceeds will benefit the Friends of Weedon Island, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to environmental preservation and education.

What You Get

• Technical Race T-shirt
• Professional Race Timing
• Awards for overall top male & female and age groups
• Refreshments and aid stations
• Educational and cultural activities at the center

Event 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.
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 begins at 8:00 a.m.

Parking is limited. Please carpool where possible. Bug spray is suggested.