Logo

Gopher Weedon Trail Run

St. Petersburg, United States • 25 Oct 2025

The Gopher Weedon Trail Run is an 8K trail race held at Weedon Island Preserve in northeast St. Petersburg, Florida (1800 Weedon Dr NE, 33702). The course covers about 4.9 miles of natural trails through mangroves, salt marsh and Florida scrub, with dirt and boardwalk sections and frequent views of Tampa Bay.

Runners may glimpse wildlife such as the gopher tortoise, along with relic Indian mounds and dune ridges from early inhabitants. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Weedon Island, Inc., supporting environmental preservation and education at the preserve. Registered participants receive a technical race shirt, professional timing and results, awards, refreshments, and access to educational and cultural activities at the Weedon Island Cultural and Natural History Center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Florida St. Petersburg

Race information

Registration
8 km
8k Trail Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Camo & Cobwebs 5K

Palm Harbor - 23 mi from St. Petersburg

Location: Palm Harbor, Florida, on the Pinellas Trail with Start/Finish at De Bine Brewing Company (993 Florida Ave). Distances: a 5K (3.1 miles) and a 1-mile Fun Run/Walk. Atmosphere: inaugural Halloween-themed event encouraging participan..

Tampa Bay 100

Tampa - 16 mi from St. Petersburg

Tampa Bay 100 Mile Endurance Run is a point to point urban ultramarathon from Ybor City to Vinoy Park in St Petersburg. Mostly flat coastal miles blend city scenery with a self guided endurance vibe while finish times are tracked.

Dunedin Veterans Day 10K Runs

Dunedin - 19 mi from St. Petersburg

The Dunedin Veterans Day 5K, 10K and Kids Dash Runs take place in downtown Dunedin, FL. The course starts and finishes near the VFW at the Dunedin Hale Center, 330 Douglas Avenue, and runners traverse the paved Pinellas Trail on a northboun..

Bodies Race Company - Tampa

Tampa - 16 mi from St. Petersburg

Turkey Trails - Tampa, organized by Bodies Race Company, is a Thanksgiving-themed, family-friendly running event in Tampa, Florida (location listed as TBD, 33611). It offers 1 Mile, 5k, 10k, Kids Dash, a Virtual Race, and a Volunteer-then-r..

Turkey Day 5K Tampa Bay

Carrollwood - 21 mi from St. Petersburg

Turkey Day 5K Tampa Bay is a Thanksgiving-themed 5K run/walk held along the Upper Tampa Bay Trail in Tampa, Florida (near Citrus Park). The scenic, nice-down-and-back course follows the trail with a street crossing assisted by Hillsborough..

Bodies Race Company - Tampa

Tampa - 16 mi from St. Petersburg

Candy Cane Course- Tampa, organized by Bodies Race Company, takes place in Tampa, Florida (venue to be announced) on December 13, 2025. It offers 1 mile, 5k, 12k, Kids Dash, and Virtual Race, plus a Volunteer option. The holiday-themed, fam..