Gopher Weedon Trail Run takes place at 1800 Weedon Dr NE in Saint Petersburg, Florida on October 24, 2026. The event features an 8K trail running distance and starts at 8:00 AM. Entry fees range from $45 to $55. This trail run offers endurance athletes a chance to compete on natural terrain in the Saint Petersburg area. With an early morning start time, runners should plan accordingly for pre-race logistics and arrive with time to spare for registration and warm-up before the gun goes off.
From the Race Organizer
The Friends of Weedon Island are excited to announce the 14th Annual Gopher Weedon 8K Trail Run on October 24, 2026. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION! You will be able to register online until 6:30 PM Friday or in-person at St Pete Feet First between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. during the advance packet pick. Tired of pounding the pavement on the same ole 5K race course? Go-pher something different and enjoy 8 kilometers (4.9 miles) of natural trails through one of Tampa Bay’s hidden gems! The Gopher Weedon trail run will take runners and walkers along a journey through native Florida habitats, including gorgeous views of Tampa Bay. This unique, professionally-timed race will take place at the Weedon Island Preserve - a 3,700-acre preserve nestled along Tampa Bay in northeast St. Petersburg. The race course winds through mangroves, salt marsh and Florida scrub habitat along well-maintained dirt and boardwalk trails. Runners may catch a glimpse of wildlife, including the slow-moving gopher tortoise (a threatened species for which the race was named), as well as relic Indian mounds and dune ridges left by the preserve’s earliest inhabitants. After the race, enjoy refreshments before strolling through the Cultural and Natural History Center, where you can learn more about the prehistoric people and the natural environment. All proceeds from the race will benefit the Friends of Weedon Island, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization that supports environmental preservation and education at the Weedon Island Preserve. All registered runners/walkers will receive: Technical Race T-shirt Professional race timing and race results Overall top male & female awards and age group awards Refreshments and aid stations Educational and cultural activities at the cultural center. No Race Day Registration due to parking limitations Event details and schedule Advance Packet Pick Up: Friday before the race, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Feet First St. Pete, 4949 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703. Certificate Drawing on Saturday to include all who pick-up their packet on the Friday Advance Pick-up Race Morning Packet Pickup: 6:45 a.m. -7:45 a.m. in the Auditorium of the Weedon Island Cultural and Natural History Center. Pets are not permitted in the Preserve. Please do not bring them Race Day. Strollers welcomed in the Preserve; but, due to trail surfaces, NOT on the Race Course. Parking will be in the Cultural and Natural History Center Parking Lot. Space is limited . PLEASE CARPOOL with your friends. Volunteers will direct you to overflow parking (as needed) Bug Spray strongly suggested Race begins at promptly at 8:00 a.m.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 24.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Saint Petersburg, FL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Gopher Weedon Trail Run 2026 — Saint Petersburg, FL?
Gopher Weedon Trail Run 2026 — Saint Petersburg, FL takes place on October 24, 2026. The race is held in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
Where is Gopher Weedon Trail Run 2026 — Saint Petersburg, FL held?
Gopher Weedon Trail Run 2026 — Saint Petersburg, FL is held at 1800 Weedon Dr NE in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
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