location_city Orange City
location_on Florida
flag United States
calendar_today 15 Nov, 2025 – 31 Dec, 2025
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Help save the manatee! Join participants from around the world helping manatees by participating in the 22nd Annual Save the Manatee 5K, which will be the inaugural Save the Manatee 5K in the manatee’s home state of Florida! The in-person Save the Manatee 5K will be held on Saturday, November 15 th , 2025
at 8 a.m. ET at Blue Spring State Park in Orange City, FL. November 15 th is the official kick-off day of Manatee Season in Florida, so what better way to welcome the manatees back to Blue Spring! The race will start and finish at Blue Spring State Park, winter home of the manatee, and will go along the scenic, flat Spring-to-Spring Trail adjacent to the park. Race registration includes park admission fee. Runners and walkers of all paces
and ages are welcome and there will be awards for the Top 3 male and female finishers. This is a family- and dog-friendly event. Proceeds go to Save the Manatee Club. After the race you may even see some manatees in the spring run.
You can also participate virtually from anywhere in the world on the date and time you choose. You pick your activity and distance; run, walk, bike, swim, kayak, scuba, or hike your favorite course at your convenience. In-person registration includes: Manatee Unisex Cotton/Polyester Blend T-shirt, an amazing Manatee Finisher Medal and Race Bib. Virtual registration includes: Postage, Manatee Unisex Cotton/Polyester Blend T- shirt, an amazing Manatee Finisher Medal and Race Bib.
PACKET PICK-UP
Packet pick-up will take place at Save the Manatee Club’s headquarters in Longwood,
FL November 10 th – 14 th from noon – 4 p.m. Packet pick-up will be available on race day
starting at 6:30 a.m. at Blue Spring State Park.
EVENT SCHEDULE
6:30 a.m. - Packet Pickup & Registration Opens
8:00 a.m. – Race Starts
FINISHER MEDAL
Custom Finisher Medals will be provided. To the first 500 registered
KIDS
12 and under could get a free stuffed manatee at the race (in-person only)
AWARDS
Top 3 overall male and female will receive awards.
PARKING
Parking will be inside Blue Spring State Park. Park admission is included in the
registration fee.
PROCEEDS
Proceeds support Save the Manatee Club.
TIMING & SCORING
Race will be timed and scored with a disposable chip provided, which will be attached to
the back of the bib
Nov 15, 2025
Distance — 5K
Type — Road running
08:00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Orange City.
Orange City is a city in Volusia County, Florida.
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