2nd annual Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K

I will have our outreach table set up at the event. Stop by and say Hi! Last year I participated in the race and happy to say I placed first for my age group! Although the celebration is free, you do need to register for the 5K to participate.

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Okeeheelee Park
Micanopy Pavilion
7715 Forest Hill Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33413
*Micanopy Pavilion is on the west side of the park. Arrive early for closer parking.

6:30am – Park gates open
Registration and Packet Pickup Open

6:30am – Music and entertainment begin

6:45am – Meet SPARKY & OAKLY – our race ambassadors – Parks & Recreation Department mascot

7:10am – 5K Fitness Warmup

7:25am – Announcements and National Anthem

7:30am – Start of the Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K

8:00am – Healthy snacks after you complete your 5K

8:25am – Dancing and Partying with DJ Petey

8:45am – Awards Ceremony

9:00am – Shell-A-Bration (Nature Center)

After the race, Join us at Okeeheelee Nature Center for our Gopher Tortoise Day Shell-a-bration!
9:00am – 1:00pm

FREE to participate (No reservations/registration required)
Educational talks and tortoise habitat hike to view burrows
Gopher Tortoise themed crafts, resources, and activities
Meet-and-greets with our ambassador Gopher Tortoise, “Sparky”
Activities will promote awareness of environmental protection and wildlife conservation.