Whitney Lab 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Date: April 13, 2025
• Location: River to Sea Preserve, 9805 Ocean Shore Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL 32080
• Event: Join us for the Whitney Lab 5K and celebrate marine science!
• Featured Animal: Bat star (Patiria miniata)

💰 Registration Fees

• Limited: Only 200 in-person participants!
• February 17 - 28: $35
• March 1 - 31: $40
• April 1 - April 11: $45: Day of Race Registration: $45 (in-person only)

👕 Shirt and Medal

• Included: Shirt and medal for all participants (in-person and virtual).
• Support: Proceeds support the UF Whitney Lab for Marine Bioscience.
• Preferred Size: Available only for registrations by March 16.
• Shipping: Virtual participants will receive their items after April 13 (allow 2-3 weeks).

🗓️ Race Day Details

• Start Time: 8:00 AM
• Location: River to Sea Preserve, 9805 Ocean Shore Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32080
• Refreshments: Post race refreshments will be available.
• Course: Includes 3 loops on the Matanzas Hammock Loop (course map available here).

🚗 Parking Information

• Available: Free parking at River to Sea Preserve, DEP Marineland Field Station, or public area at the Whitney Laboratory.
• Carpool: Encouraged due to limited spots.
• Location: Approximately 1/2 mile away from the race start available at Whitney Laboratory.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025
• Time: 6:30 - 7:30 AM
• Location: River to Sea Preserve, 9805 Ocean Shore Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32080

🏆 Awards

• Categories: Top Overall Male & Female, Top Age Group Finishers.

👦🏻 Kids Fun Run

• Free Event: Following the 5K, approximately .4 mile on the Scrub Loop.

📧 Contact Us

• Questions: Email wlmb@whitney.ufl.edu
• Race Website: Visit here.

🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities

• Contact: Ellie Padgett at 904-201-8471 or wlmb@whitney.ufl.edu.
• Sponsorship Levels: Review the 5K Sponsors Levels.