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Gopher Weedon Trail Run

St. Petersburg, United States • 25 Oct 2025

The Gopher Weedon Trail Run is an annual 8K (4.9 miles) trail race held at the Weedon Island Preserve in Saint Petersburg, Florida. This professionally timed event offers runners and walkers a scenic course through native Florida habitats, including mangroves, salt marshes, and scrublands, with views of Tampa Bay. Participants may spot wildlife such as the threatened gopher tortoise and explore areas with relic Indian mounds.

The race supports environmental preservation through the Friends of Weedon Island organization. Registered participants receive a technical T-shirt, awards, refreshments, and access to educational activities at the Cultural and Natural History Center. The event emphasizes natural trail running in a unique preserve setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Florida St. Petersburg

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