Doc Ford’s National Yucatán Shrimp Day 7K 2026 — Sanibel, FL

Date
May 23, 2026
Location
Sanibel, FL
Venue
Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille
Start Time
7:00 AM
Entry Fee
$45.00
Events
7K Run & Walk, Virtual 7K Run/Walk
Includes
T-Shirt
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This is a 7K running race held on Sanibel, Florida, as part of the Doc Ford's National Yucatán Shrimp Day celebration. The race starts at 7:00 AM on May 23, 2026, with the venue and race headquarters at Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille. Entry costs $45.00. The early morning start time suits runners looking to complete their distance before the day heats up, and the location on Sanibel Island provides a coastal setting for the event. Participants should plan accordingly for parking and post-race logistics at the host venue.

From the Race Organizer
ENTRY NOW OPEN! From Our Plate to the Pavement, Run for the Shrimp You Love! To celebrate our National Holiday - National Yucatan Shrimp Day - we invite you to join our 2nd Annual 7K! Why a 7K? Doc Ford's iconic Yucatan Shrimp recipe features seven key ingredients: Shrimp, Butter, Lime Juice, Garlic, Cilantro, Sambal, and Salt/Pepper . To celebrate this delicious dish, we're taking those seven ingredients to the streets with a fun, flavorful 7K race! Race Day Perks at Doc Ford’s: We’re opening early at 10 AM so you can fuel up, hang out, and celebrate after the run! Photo booth fun to capture those post-race smiles and memories. Live Chef Cooking of our legendary Yucatan Shrimp — watch, smell, and taste it fresh off the grill! Every race packet includes a FREE mojito card — cash it in and toast to your finish! Free drink stations sponsored by RNDC, featuring our Captains for Clean Water cocktails — try the Ghost Orchid! Every runner is entered to win a YETI cooler packed with exclusive

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Doc Ford’s National Yucatán Shrimp Day 7K 2026 — Sanibel, FL?

Doc Ford’s National Yucatán Shrimp Day 7K 2026 — Sanibel, FL takes place on May 23, 2026. The race is held in Sanibel, Florida.

Where is Doc Ford’s National Yucatán Shrimp Day 7K 2026 — Sanibel, FL held?

Doc Ford’s National Yucatán Shrimp Day 7K 2026 — Sanibel, FL is held at Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille in Sanibel, Florida.

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