Florida Conservation and Technology Center (FCTC), Apollo Beach FL
Saturday, January 18th, 2025
🎉 SOLD OUT
Tampa Electric's Run for the Manatees is Sold Out! Race day registration will NOT be open.
🐬 Fan-atee Love
- Are you a fan-atee? You can help us keep those manatees well-fed and happy!
🏃♂️ Event Details
Tampa Electric's 3rd Annual Run for the Manatees 5K will pass by the Manatee Viewing Center, the cornerstone of Tampa Electric's Florida Conservation & Technology Center (FCTC), and wind through the gorgeous trails on the FCTC campus. Best of all, the unique run will raise awareness and support for Tampa Electric’s manatee conservation efforts by supporting the manatee research program within the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
📅 Date and Location
- Date: Sat., January 18, 2025
- Location: Florida Conservation and Technology Center (FCTC)
- Address: 321 Noonan Branch Rd, Apollo Beach, FL 33572
- Note: The FCTC campus is just south of the Manatee Viewing Center, right off of Dickman Rd. Due to limited parking, please consider carpooling!
⏰ Race Day Timeline
- 6:30 am: Race Day Bib Pick-Up Opens (Race day registration is NOT open)
- 7:40 am: Pre-Race Announcements
- 8:00 am: 5K Starts
- 9:00 am: Awards
Each person participating in the event, whether running or walking, must be wearing a 2025 race bib that was distributed at pre-race pick up or race morning check in!
🌐 Virtual Participants
Virtual registrants will NOT be joining the in-person event on race day!
Event shirt & finisher medal for Virtual participants will be mailed via USPS to the address submitted during registration, the week following the race!
⚠️ Important Notices
- Bibs, shirts, & finisher medals: for in-person participants not picked up on race morning will not be mailed!
- Pets: Due to the nature of our facility, pets of any kind are NOT permitted on-site!
🏆 Awards
Awards presented to 1st place male & female finishers in the following age groups: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Please check the Frequently Asked Questions link located in the menu above for more info!
🌿 Explore FCTC
After the race, feel free to explore the FCTC campus! It’s a showcase for three champions of the environment: Tampa Electric, the Florida Aquarium and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Learn more at www.tampaelectric.com/fctc
💖 Proceeds
Proceeds from race registrations will be donated to The Florida Aquarium.
🔗 Registration Link
For more information, visit the race page: Run for the Manatees
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