The Grande Firehouse 5k

Events

$40

($30: Ages 1 - 18)

8:00AM EST

Price increases after October 15, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Description

Join us for an island run through historic Boca Grande. Start your run at the Boca Grande Farmers Market, see beautiful views of Charlotte Harbor, pass the famous Gasparilla Inn, along scenic Gilchrist Avenue (lined with palm trees) and finish near Boca Grande Farmers Market for the Big Mouth chili cookoff. Starting at 10am:
https://bocagrandechamber.com/event/big-mouth-chili-challenge/

NO DAY OF EVENT REGISTRATION (( ONLINE ONLY ))
6:30 – 7:30 a.m. (Packet Pick-up ONLY Day-of Event)
No refund of race entries. Please note that Gasparilla Island is accessed by a toll bridge. $$
COME STAY FOR THE DAY

Finisher Award for all participants.
Age Divisions & Awards
Awards will be given to the first, second and third place male and female winners in each age division: <9, 10-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+. Special awards will be given for the male & female overall, master (40+), grandmaster (50+), senior grandmaster (60+), and veteran master (70+).
Raffles from local businesses and possibly food trucks.

SHIRTS
Shirts will be given to all participants who register early while supplies last.
((( register early people )))

Race Proceeds:
This event will be a Fire department fundraiser through the Firefighters Association.

Route MAP

Place

DIRECTIONS
SOUTHBOUND I-75
Exit at River Road (#191) turn right and head south, turn left onto Pine Street, crossover McCall Road, Pine Street turns into Placida Road (S.R. #775), turn right at the sign for Boca Grande (Boca Grande Causeway), go to the first Stop Sign and make a left follow around. https://maps.app.goo.gl/xTbr4YuYfN6YjDHg8

NORTHBOUND I-75
Exit at King’s Hwy. (#170 )and turn left and head west, turn right onto Veteran’s Blvd. (S.R. #776), turn left onto Gasparilla Road (S.R. #771), turn left at the sign for Boca Grande (Boca Grande Causeway), go to the first Stop Sign and make a left follow around. https://maps.app.goo.gl/xTbr4YuYfN6YjDHg8

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