Gopher Weedon Trail Run

Get ready to leave the concrete behind and embrace the wild charm of the 11th Annual Gopher Weedon 8K Trail Run! On October 28, 2023, join a community passionate about nature, fitness, and the thrill of a unique trail run through Tampa Bay’s exuberant Weedon Island Preserve. With a scenic 8K course that weaves through enchanting mangroves, salt marshes, and Florida scrub habitats, you're in for an exhilarating experience that supports environmental preservation and education. From professionally-timed runs to educational strolls at the Cultural and Natural History Center post-race, there's something for everyone. Grab your running shoes, and let's Go-pher a cause – all proceeds go to the Friends of Weedon Island, Inc. to keep our natural treasures thriving!

And don't forget – snag your race package, complete with a tech T-shirt, detailed timing, and a surprise in your swag bag to keep those pesky bugs at bay. Be an early bird and you might just win a gift certificate if you pick up your packet on Friday! But remember, space is limited so carpooling is your best bet. Let's hit the trail together at 8:00 a.m. sharp – see you at the finish line!