UF/IFAS NCBS 1st Annual Workout on Waterfront (WoW)

UF/IFAS NCBS is holding the 1st Annual Workout on Waterfront (WoW) Event.  WoW will consist of three races located in Cedar Key, Florida which include a 5K Run, Kayak Challenge and Recycled Regatta.  The proceeds from this event will support an aquarium being built at UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station in Cedar Key, Audio/Visual Equipment for the Cedar Key Library and International Coastal Clean-up scheduled in the fall.

Coastal Heritage 5K Run is a beautiful run in Cedar Key, Florida.  The race begins on the corner of A Street and 3rd Street near the Lil Shark Park. Participants will enjoy a run through historic Cedar Key and a quaint neighborhood in downtown Cedar Key opening up to a spectacular view of the Gulf of Mexico. The route continues through Cedar Key through airport road to one of the shortest airstrips in Florida and returns to the corner of G Street and 3rd Street. Spectacular water views along the route will be a pleasant run for all participants.

Astena-Otie Kayak Challenge starts at the beach near Lil Shark Park.  The Race will run kayakers to Astena-Otie Key where racers will be required to pick-up one piece of trash and then return to the beach. Kayak race is for ages 18 and above.

Repurpose-It-Regatta invites ages 12 and above to build your own boat from recyclable materials prior to the race.  All vessels will enter the race at G Street and 3rd Street. (Boats with children require 1 adult).  Please see below for building requirements on this event.