RAPTOR RUN 3K

Raptor Run 3K presented by the St. Augustine Alligator Farm

BENEFICIARY- EASTERN INDIGO SNAKE SAFE

The Eastern Indigo Snake SAFE (Saving Animals from Extinction) program's primary goal is to contribute to the conservation of this iconic snake species through captive breeding, rearing, and reintroduction into areas where is has disappeared. This large, non-venomous, glossy snake is native to the southeast region of the United States.  Once found in southeastern Mississippi, southern Alabama, southern Georgia, and all of Florida, the range of EIS has been reduced to southeastern Georgia and peninsular Florida. The eastern indigo snake favors longleaf pine ecosystems but only 6% of the historical forests in the southeastern US exist resulting in snake population declines due to habitat loss and fragmentation. Fire suppression, development, and logging are the major threats affecting longleaf pine habitats.

Since listing as a Federally Threatened species in 1978, significant conservation efforts have been made to reestablish this species throughout parts of its historic range in southern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA): Saving Animals From Extinction Program brings together groups of AZA members with field-based partners to enhance conservation success for threatened species. The SAFE mission is to combine the power of zoo and aquarium visitors with the collective expertise of AZA members and partners to prevent animal extinction.

WHEN
Sunday, February, 23, 2025 - 8:00 AM

ENTRY FEES
$35 November 13 - January 11
$40 January 12 - February 20
$45 Race Day

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Pre-Race Day Bib/Shirt Pick Up and Registration: Friday, February 21st, 2025, 12 - 4 PM at the Anastasia Island Conservation Center (St. Augustine Alligator Farm, just north of the main entrance)

Race Day Bib/Shirt Pick Up and Registration: Sunday, February 23rd, 2025, 6:00 - 7:45 AM, St. Augustine Alligator Farm

Race Start: Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 - 8:00 AM

Registration will be capped this year at 500 entries. Be sure to register soon!

There are no refunds. In the event of inclement weather, emergency or a natural disaster, the Alligator Farm reserves the right to cancel or postpone the race. In the event of cancellation or postponement, there will be no refunds.

COURSE

Runners and walkers are welcome as we start this event at the world famous St. Augustine Alligator Farm, on Anastasia Island, run through the neighborhood of Davis Shores, and finish back at the Alligator Farm.
 
There will be water stations at the start, 1 mile and finish.

Digital time clock will be viewable at the finish.
 
3K USATF Certified Course # FL20012JK

https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7425750

The purpose of the USATF course certification program is to produce road race courses of accurately measured distances. For any road running performance to be accepted as a record or be nationally ranked, it must be run on a USATF-certified course. In addition, the certification program is very important to the average road racer, as well as those of exceptional speed. Most runners like to compare performances run on different courses, and such comparisons are difficult if course distances are not reliable. No one can truly establish a personal best if the course distance is not accurate.
 
PARKING
There will be free parking at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm for the entire day. The start and finish of the race will be at the Alligator Farm.

AWARDS
Overall Male and Female finishers and the top three runners in the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and older. 

Overall and age group award ceremony will be held by 9:00 am race day. Special awards provided to overall winners and some prizes may be awarded randomly!

RACE SWAG
Beautiful and unique t-shirt, robust finisher's medal, post-race refreshments, and a comped child’s admission ticket to the Alligator Farm for every adult ticket purchase. Availability and size only guaranteed to those who register by February 1, 2025.

RACE TIMING AND SCORING
The race will be professionally timed and scored by RaceSmith, Inc. The race will be timed using disposable, electronic tags attached to the bib number. Please wear your bib number to the front, pinned at all four corners, visible, and unaltered. Printed results will be posted at the race site and live online during the race at www.RaceSmith.com
 
PHENOMENAL SPONSORS!

*contact us if interested in sponsoring!*

RACE CONTACT INFORMATION
Email - ganderson@alligatorfarm.com or education@alligatorfarm.com