Gator Wilderness Camp Trail Run/Walk 5k, 10k & 15k
About this race
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 & all Masters finishers for both males and females and top 3 finishers in 5 year age groups for both males and females. 5k is <8 - 80>
Awards 10K/15K Overall Finishers and top 3 finishers in 5 year age groups for both males and females. 10k,15k is <19-75>
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> good until April 20th.
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.
Pick your distance
Trail running
Gator Wilderness 5k
Kids 14 and Under $15.00 Kids 15-18 $20.00
Gator Wilderness 10k
Kids 15-18 $20.00
Gator Wilderness 15k
Kids 15-18 $20.00
Running
Kids Fun Dash
This is a free event for children ages 2-12. No bibs, timing, or race shirts will be included with this event. Children will receive a food band for participating in the dash.
Virtual Gator Wilderness
Run at your own pace in your own Trail. 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.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Punta Gorda, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:55 AM and sets at 7:57 PM local time (EDT) in Punta Gorda on April 24, 2027 — 13h 01m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Gator Wilderness Camp Trail Run/Walk 5k, 10k & 15k
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 31 Punta Gorda events
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