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Sat April 26, 2025 Directions
ALL EVENT START AT 8AM
PLEASE REVIEW THE MAPS BELOW FOR YOUR START LOCATION

(Race Day registration will be open ONLINE
You must bring a phone to register.)

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Gator Wilderness 5k

$35 8:00AM EDT Kids under 14 are $15.00 - 5k only
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO'S BELOW

Gator Wilderness 10k

$35 8:00AM EDT Price increases after February 19, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Gator Wilderness 15k

$35 8:00AM EDT Price increases after February 19, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
Kids Dash is Free

Kids Fun Dash

$0 9:00AM EDT Kids are free but still need to register
Open to ages 2 - 12.
Run at your own pace in your own Trail

Virtual Gator Wilderness

$39.30 Registration Opens February 19, 2025 at 9:59am EST

BBQ RIBS FUNDRAISERS

GATOR WILDERNESS RIBS WILL BE FOR SALE, WRAP THEM UP AND
BRING THEM HOME FOR DINNER - SO DO NOT FORGET SOME $$.

Description

Run through the diverse woods and shaded hammocks of Gator Wilderness Camp School grounds, situated on 250 pristine acres. Come to enjoy the beautiful scenery while testing your skill and stamina in a 5k,10k or 15k race. All race entry proceeds will benefit Gator Wilderness Camp School.
Gator  Wilderness Camp School is a 501(c)(3) residential school for struggling adolescent males between the ages of 10-15 years old from Southwest Florida.  

Shirts are guaranteed for all registrations received by April 1. 

 Awards:
Awards will be given to the 5k Overall/Masters finishers for both males and females and top 3 finishers in 5 year age groups for both males and females.
Awards 10K/15K Overall Finishers and top 3 finishers in 5 year age groups for both males and females.

Join us for a 5k, 10k or 15k race with plenty of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy.  Post-race we will be hosting a kids fun dash for ages 2-12.  
Special pricing for Cross Country runners age 15-18 of $20 per student good until April 20th.
Kids Price 14 n under $15.00 for the 5k only.
We do not encourage 14 and under to run longer than the 5k if you feel your child can run the 10k or 15k please email us. 

Gator Wilderness Camp is adding a virtual event.
To mimic the race day experience, We are limiting the event to a one-day virtual race;
We want those who want to support the camp to also enjoy the experience and receive a race shirt.
Your shirt will arrive after the event and will be shipped USPS Flat rate box.

Race Day Registration and packet pick-up from 6:00 a.m. - 7:15 a.m. entry fee $40 On Site Registration
YOU WILL NEED YOUR PHONE,(QR codes will be provide for Race Day registration. You must bring a phone to register.)
$40 per person including children. The race starts promptly at 8 a.m. 

No pets allowed.   Due to the nature of the race, no running strollers will be allowed in the trial run.

Come to enjoy the day with fun activities for the whole family to enjoy!
Biscuits and gravy Bacon hash brown casserole Sausage links Bacon on a stick Molasses cookies Açai bowls Fresh fruit Chocolate milk, orange juice, milk.

 

MAPS

REMINDER THE STARTS ARE IN 3 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS

LOOK AT WERE YOUR START IS:

5K MAP CLICK HERE

10K MAP CLICK HERE

15k MAP CLICK HERE

The fun run is approximately .20

"What we do, we do as a group and with a good attitude."
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Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

CDC guide

A reminder of the CDC guidelines for your own safety:

1 Stay home when you are sick

2 Cover your cough or sneeze

3 Wash your hands often with soap and water

4 Avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth with unwashed hands

RACE REVIEWS

I was very impressed with yesterday's race events. Very well organized, a great course under canopy and more food items than you'd find at a Denny's restaurant! Thank you for putting on a great program to help those youth less fortunate. Look forward to next year. Tony

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Hi,
Yesterday I ran this race for the first time and had a great time.
The event was well organized and the running trail was beautiful.
Thank you for your contribution to this fun race.
Best regards,
Marty

Directions

Gator Wilderness Camp School
44930 Farabee Road
Punta Gorda, FL US 33982

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