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Gator Wilderness Camp Trail Run/Walk 5k, 10k & 15k

location_city Punta Gorda

location_on Florida

flag United States

calendar_today 25 Apr, 2026

directions_run Running

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About the Event

Run through the diverse woods and shaded hammocks of Gator Wilderness Camp School grounds, situated on 250 pristine acres. Come to enjoy the beautiful scenery while testing your skill and stamina in a 5k,10k or 15k race. All race entry proceeds will benefit Gator Wilderness Camp School.
Gator  Wilderness Camp School is a 501(c)(3) residential school for struggling adolescent males between the ages of 10-15 years old from Southwest Florida.  

Shirts are guaranteed for all registrations received by April 1. 

 Awards:
Awards will be given to the 5k Overall/Masters finishers for both males and females and top 3 finishers in 5 year age groups for both males and females.
Awards 10K/15K Overall Finishers and top 3 finishers in 5 year age groups for both males and females.

Join us for a 5k, 10k or 15k race with plenty of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy.  Post-race we will be hosting a kids fun dash for ages 2-12.  
Special pricing for Cross Country runners age 15-18 of $20 per student good until April 20th.
Kids Price 14 n under $15.00 for the 5k only.
We do not encourage 14 and under to run longer than the 5k if you feel your child can run the 10k or 15k please email us. 

Gator Wilderness Camp is adding a virtual event.
To mimic the race day experience, We are limiting the event to a one-day virtual race;
We want those who want to support the camp to also enjoy the experience and receive a race shirt.
Your shirt will arrive after the event and will be shipped USPS Flat rate box.

Race Day Registration and packet pick-up from 6:00 a.m. - 7:15 a.m. entry fee $40 On Site Registration
YOU WILL NEED YOUR PHONE,(You must bring a phone to register.)
$50 per person including children. The race starts promptly at 8 a.m. 

No pets allowed.   Due to the nature of the race, no running strollers will be allowed in the trial run.
**Packets not picked up before the start of the race will be forfeited.**

Come to enjoy the day with fun activities for the whole family to enjoy!
Biscuits and gravy Bacon hash brown casserole Sausage links Bacon on a stick Molasses cookies Açai bowls Fresh fruit Chocolate milk, orange juice, milk.

 

Races Offered

Gator Wilderness 10k

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Road running

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08:00

Gator Wilderness 15k

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 15K

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Type — Road running

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08:00

Gator Wilderness 5k

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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08:00

Kids Fun Dash

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Road running

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09:00

Virtual Gator Wilderness

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — Virtual Gator Wilderness

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Type — Road running

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11:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Punta Gorda.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 18.6° / 29.9°
wb_sunny 19.1° / 29.1°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 12.5 /
water_drop 68.0%

About Punta Gorda

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Punta Gorda is a city in Southwest Florida. After being devastated by a hurricane in 2004, the city has rebounded by building a new marina the Harborwalk, Linear Park and various trails throughout the city for bicycle and pedestrian traffic.

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