Gopher Weedon Trail Run
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Distance
- 8K Trail Run
From the Organizer
The Friends of Weedon Island are excited to announce the 14th Annual Gopher Weedon 8K Trail Run on October 24, 2026.
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION! You will be able to register online until 6:30 PM Friday or in-person at St Pete Feet First between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. during the advance packet pick.
Tired of pounding the pavement on the same ole 5K race course? Go-pher something different and enjoy 8 kilometers (4.9 miles) of natural trails through one of Tampa Bay’s hidden gems!
The Gopher Weedon trail run will take runners and walkers along a journey through native Florida habitats, including gorgeous views of Tampa Bay. This unique, professionally-timed race will take place at the Weedon Island Preserve - a 3,700-acre preserve nestled along Tampa Bay in northeast St. Petersburg. The race course winds through mangroves, salt marsh and Florida scrub habitat along well-maintained dirt and boardwalk trails. Runners may catch a glimpse of wildlife, including the slow-moving gopher tortoise (a threatened species for which the race was named), as well as relic Indian mounds and dune ridges left by the preserve’s earliest inhabitants.
After the race, enjoy refreshments before strolling through the Cultural and Natural History Center, where you can learn more about the prehistoric people and the natural environment.
All proceeds from the race will benefit the Friends of Weedon Island, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization that supports environmental preservation and education at the Weedon Island Preserve.
All registered runners/walkers will receive:
- Technical Race T-shirt
- Professional race timing and race results
- Overall top male & female awards and age group awards
- Refreshments and aid stations
- Educational and cultural activities at the cultural center.
- No Race Day Registration due to parking limitations
Event details and schedule
Advance Packet Pick Up: Friday before the race, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Feet First St. Pete, 4949 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703. Certificate Drawing on Saturday to include all who pick-up their packet on the Friday Advance Pick-up
Race Morning Packet Pickup: 6:45 a.m. -7:45 a.m. in the Auditorium of the Weedon Island Cultural and Natural History Center.
Pets are not permitted in the Preserve. Please do not bring them Race Day.
Strollers welcomed in the Preserve; but, due to trail surfaces, NOT on the Race Course.
Parking will be in the Cultural and Natural History Center Parking Lot. Space is limited. PLEASE CARPOOL with your friends. Volunteers will direct you to overflow parking (as needed)
Bug Spray strongly suggested
Race begins at promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
82°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Petersburg Intl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Saint Petersburg, FL
Elevation
24 ft
Nearest Airport
PIE
St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Date
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Gopher Weedon Trail Run?
- Gopher Weedon Trail Run is a running race held in Saint Petersburg, Florida on October 24, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Gopher Weedon Trail Run?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Saint Petersburg, Florida at 1800 Weedon Dr NE, Saint Petersburg, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Gopher Weedon Trail Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Gopher Weedon Trail Run
Oct 24, 2026