Gopherdillo Trail Run
About this race
Gopherdillo 5K & 10K Trail Run
Saturday, February 6, 2027
Lake Manatee State Park | 8:00 AM Start
Dust off those trail shoes—and don’t forget your gaiters—because it’s time to Run Wild at the Gopherdillo!
Set in the scenic beauty of Lake Manatee State Park, this adventurous 5K and 10K trail run takes you deep into Florida’s natural landscape. Runners will navigate a dynamic course featuring winding dirt paths, sandy stretches, shaded pine corridors, and classic Florida flatwoods—all with peaceful lake views along the way.
Keep your eyes open for some of the park’s most iconic residents, including gopher tortoises, armadillos (the race’s namesake "gopher" “dillos”), and a variety of native birds that bring the course to life.
What to Expect
Authentic Florida Trail Running – A fun and challenging mix of terrain for all experience levels
Wildlife Encounters – Nature is part of the experience—respect and enjoy it!
5K & 10K Distances – Perfect for beginners and seasoned trail runners alike
Professional Chip Timing – Accurate results and live tracking
Post-Race Celebration – Snacks, refreshments, and a lively atmosphere
Race Swag & Perks
Custom Gopherdillo Finisher Medal
30” x 60” Microfiber Beach Towel
Park Entrance Fee Included
Action Selfie Wall & Photo Ops
Age Group Awards
Whether you’re chasing a PR or just out to enjoy the trails, the Gopherdillo is your chance to escape the pavement and embrace the wild side of running.
Lace up. Get dirty. Run wild.
Partners........
We are excited to have New Balance again this year as the AWARDS partner.
New Balance
This year we are excited to have Silver Surf Gulf Beach Resort as our run-cation LODGING partner.
Silver Surf Gulf Beach Resort
Promo Code: RUN (can be used when booking by phone or online) Valid: 2/4/27 to 2/8/27 Phone: 941-778-6626
Link with Promo: Reservations
We are again excited to have Julie from Cruise Planners as our FREE cruise and TRAVEL partner.
Stay tuned for a running group cruise.
Packet Pick Up
TBA
Pick your distance
Trail running
Gopherdillo 5k
Gopherdillo 10K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Bradenton, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:13 AM and sets at 6:15 PM local time (EST) in Bradenton on February 6, 2027 — 11h 01m of daylight.
Course
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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, 37 Bradenton events
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