Keel Farm Hard Cider 5k

Whats Better than an amazing venue and free Hard Cider?  Getting all of that plus Incredible Homeade Cider Donuts of Course! 

Your Registration includes cider donuts at the finish line, and make sure to check out the awesome goodies at the country store after the race!  

Our race team will be taking photos at the finish line and will upload them to the race page for free download after the race!

The Race Starts and Finishes at the Farm and is a scenic 2 loop tour of the farm!  The route is a mix of grass and paved and has several turns to run through the blueberries and farm.  This is not the optimal course for a PR, but it is a great option if you're looking for the most fun you've had at a 5k!  Runners and Walkers are welcomed to participate!  

CLICK HERE TO VIEW MAP!

After the Race:  Be sure to stick around and enjoy the wines, farm, and amazing food options available at Keel Farms!

• Your Bib Ticket is good for a pour of cider, a donut and a souvenir collapsible wine glass (participants under 21 will have juice/soda options)
• Wine pour locations are located at the finish line, and also at the 2 outside bar locations
• Restaurant opens at 10am and features and amazing farm fresh menu!  Make sure to CLICK HERE to make a Reservation and secure a table!

We are excited to announce that we will once again partner with Florida Giant Dog Rescue for this live event!

The Mission of Florida Giant Dog Rescue is To Rescue, Re-Home, and Reduce the number of Gentle Giant Dogs in need with Commitment and Compassion, and Community Engagement.

Click Here for More Info!

Love visiting amazing Destination Wineries?  This is your ticket!  Join us at these amazing upcoming locations and score a 20% discount if you register for 2 or more events!  Also get an additional $5 off if you select the "no shirt" option during registration!

December 7th -  Hard Cider Run (Jacksonville, FL)

December 8th - Summer Crush (Fort Pierce, FL)

December 14th - Secret Garden Winery (Sebring, FL)

December 15th - Aspirations Winery (Clearwater, FL)

December 21st - Keel Farms (Plant City, FL)

December 22nd - Keel Farms (Plant City, FL)

December 29th - Masaryk Winery (Masaryktown, FL)

December 30th - Whispering Oaks (Oxford, FL)

March 22nd -  Hard Cider Run (Tampa, FL) - registration opening soon

March 23rd -  Hard Cider Run (Port St Lucie, FL) - registration opening soon

This event will be offering Age Group Awards!  In addition to scoring all of the great swag listed above, the top 3 finishers M/F in each age category also receives a custom age group award!   

10 Year Categories: 1-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over

Important details: 

• Competitive Runners, please start with the first group to be eligible for an age group awards. 
• If your event has wave start times, age group winners must start with the first wave to be eligible for a pin. 
• There will be no age group ceremony.  Please look up your results at www.J3Timing.com after finishing and if you placed top 3 in your category please visit the registration table to pick up your award.
• Age Group pins will be available for pickup 1 hour after the start of the first wave - age group awards are only available the day of the event and will not be available for shipment once the event has concluded.

FAQ

• Is the race only for 21+? This location is  21+, and you must have a valid ID in order to enter!
• Are strollers allowed? You are welcome to use a stroller for this event but it is not recommended due to uneven ground on the course and children in strollers can participate for free and do not need to register.
• Is walking allowed? Yes Absolutely!  We have as many walkers as we do runners (if not more!)
• Is the race dog friendly?  Dogs are allowed at this event as long as they are friendly and on a leash that is LESS THAN 6 feet.
• I still have questions, who do I contact?  If you have a question, someone else probably does too.  Email us using the "questions" button on this page, we would love to hear from you!  

Date: Friday March 21, 2025

Time: 4-6pm

Location: Keel and Curley Farm, 5202 Thonotosassa Rd, Plant City, FL

We encourage everyone to skip the lines and enjoy the wines on Friday if possible.  A friend can pick up your packet for you, please just send them your QR code for check-in.

Packet pickup will also be on the day of each event. Please arrive an hour before your start time to park and pickup your items.

Staying for Dinner or Lunch?  The Restaurant will be busy during packet pickup, so if you're sticking around for dinner please click here to make a reservation and secure a table!

Absolutely!  We have been getting many inquiries about virtual participation and have integrated a virtual option into our regular registration.

Please feel free to register through the regular registration link above and you can either: 

1) Pick up packet during packet pickup or on the morning of the race, but run on your own (hint:  wine ticket is still good if you use this strategy)

2) Contact us at any time to switch to the Virtual Hard Cider 5k and we'll ship your packet (There will be a shipping and handling charge for this option)

Also, if you intend on running, but later change your mind and would like to do either of these options, that's ok too!  If you are definitely going to have us ship your packet and run virtually though, we do recommend you follow the instructions below:

1). Go to runsignup.com/profile and log into your account.

2). Click on "Manage Registration" next to this race.

3). On the next page click on transfer to another race and choose the virtual spiked apple 5k race.

CLICK HERE FOR 2024 RESULTS!

INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP OR CORPORATE TEAMS OPPORTUNITIES?

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