A crowd of dedicated and recreational runners is anticipated for the South Florida Fair’s fourth annual 5K run/walk at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27 at Okeeheelee Park. Every participant will receive a free running shirt and one free admission ticket to the fair, along with a quick energy breakfast, finisher’s medal, goodie bag, bib number and refreshments after the race.
Entry fees are $35 on the day of the race and $15 for students 18 and younger. To save $5, register on or before Dec. 26 at www.southfloridafair.com. All entry fees are non-refundable and registration is non-transferable. Parking is free.
A pre-race packet pickup is available on Saturday, Dec. 20, at Fit2Run in the Mall at Wellington Green. Race day packet pick-up is available from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. at Okeeheelee Park. Registrations the day of the event will take place at the Micanopy Pavilion before the race. The 5K run is timed with a disposable timing tag from AccuChip that will be distributed in each participant’s packet attached to the bib number.
The top three male and female finishers for overall and masters will receive a customized award. The top three male and female finishers in each age group will receive a customized medal. For more information, contact Lorie Stinson at (561) 790-5245 or lorie@southfloridafair.com.
