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Mark your calendars for December 10th and start your "Couch to 5k" program now so you'll be ready for our 7th Annual Boyd Hill Nature Trail 5k!

Boyd Hill Park originally began its life as a zoo and botanical garden for the city of St. Petersburg. It has since evolved over the decades into a mosaic of natural habitats and wild tropical landscapes along the shores of Lake Maggiore. From the outer 5k marked Main Trail, there are five side trails (mostly loops) showcasing specific habitats: the Swamp Woodlands Trail, Willow Marsh Trail, Lake Maggiore Trail, Scrub Island Trail, and Pine Flatwoods Trail. Enjoy the immersion into each habitat on the side trails, and the amusing giant armadillos along Wax Myrtle Pond.

The beautiful marked race trail is ready for you to walk, run, or even crawl at your own pace! So come play outside with us. Human racers only, please. Tickets are limited to 200 participants, as usual, out of respect for the trails and wildlife. With such a small group, we expect to sell out, so be sure to get your tickets quickly!

This not-for-profit run will directly benefit Boyd Hill Nature Preserve and The Friends of Boyd’s Raptor Fest, which provides funding for their essential Birds of Prey Program (learn more here).

With your registration you'll get an exclusive, locally designed and printed 2022 Raptor Run Long Sleeved Dry-Fit Shirt, featuring the bald eagle! A bird you can meet at Boyd Hill as a part of their Birds of Prey Program and as a local bird found in Florida ecosystems.

More Details:

Race Day is December 10th

Early Bird Registration, through October 15th: $35

October 15th until the day of the event: $40 (Shirts not guaranteed for last minute orders, please be sure to get your tickets before Saturday December 4th to ensure a shirt on race day)

Check in from 7:45-8:15am

Runner warm up led by our training staff at 8:15am

5k Run begins at 8:30am

In the event unforseen torrential weather the race will be postponed to a later date in early January.

Check out the photos from the last event!

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Dec 10 2022

Raptor Run 5k 22'

Organized by Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

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Event Starts
Dec 10 2022 08:00 AM
Event Ends
Dec 10 2022 12:00 PM
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$22
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