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Sat August 5, 2023 New Port Richey, FL 34655 US Directions

Events

5K

7:15AM EDT
Open to ages 8+.

Place

10500 Wilderness Park Blvd
New Port Richey, FL US 34655

Description

It's too freakin' hot to run in Florida over the summer, or is it?

Join us, if you dare, for the Freakin' Hot 5K on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Starkey Park. 

What is it?

Chip timed 5K that includes:

  • Freakin' Hot 5K T-Shirt
  • Freakin' Hot 5K Sticker
  • Freakin' Hot 5K Finisher Medal
  • Freakin' Hot 5K Race Photos
  • Freakin' Awesome Aid Stations with Super Soakers

Post-Race Party that includes:

  • Freakin' Cold Beer
  • Freakin' Cold Drinks
  • Freakin' Food

How much to suffer with us?

  • $25 for the first 200 participants who sign up (1 - 200)
  • $35 for the next 200 participants who sign up (201 - 400)
  • $40 for the next 200 participants who sign up (401 - 600)
  • $45 for the next 500 participants who sign up (601 - 1,100)
  • $45 for race week signup 7/30/23 - 8/5/23. This race is limited to 1,100 registrations

Registration freakin' opens at 12 pm (noon) on Wed, March 29, 2023. 

Come suffer have fun with us! We guarantee you will have a Freakin' great time unless you like it cold. In which case, you probably will be miserable. But hey, why not be miserable with others? 

Packet Pickup

Friday 8.4.23 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
runFIT (Publix Plaza)
18841 State Road 54
Lutz, FL 33558

Saturday 8.5.23 6:00 am - 7:15am
Starkey Wilderness Park
10500 Wilderness Park Blvd
New Port Richey, FL 34655

Course

Click here for the course map. 

This course will be a FREAKIN' fast course with 100% on the paved road/trail within the park. 

Awards

Overall Awards:

  • 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Male & Female
  • Masters (40+) Male & Female, Grandmasters (50+) Male & Female

Age Group Awards (1st, 2nd, 3rd) Male & Female:

  • 8-11, 12 – 14, 15 – 17, 18 – 24, 25 – 29, 30 – 34, 35 – 39, 40 – 44, 45 – 49, 50 – 54, 55 – 59, 60 – 64, 65 – 69, 70 – 74, 75 – 79, 80+

Freakin' Referral Program

Signup for the Freakin' Hot 5K and share your unique referral link with friends and family. 

  • Get 5 friends to sign up using your unique referral link, and you will receive a refund of $25.00!
  • Get 10 friends to sign up ad get up to $15.00 more!
  • Your max refund will be equal to the amount paid for your registration. (Example, if you only paid $20 for your entry, that is your max refund).

Sponsors

Expo Booth Request

Do you have a local business or project that you want to showcase at our event?

Register for an expo booth at this outdoor event at Starkey Wilderness Park (Booth space only)

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