RAPTOR RUN 3K

Raptor Run 3K presented by the St. Augustine Alligator Farm

BENEFICIARY- TBD local wildlife conservation organization

THE ALLIGATOR FARM FOUNDATION

The mission of the Alligator Farm Foundation is to promote and support conservation, research, and education as they relate to animals in the wild and under human care. Our goal is to provide support to organizations and individuals who are pursuing these areas in an effective and efficient manner.

WHEN Sunday, March 7, 2027 - 8:00 AM

ENTRY FEES $40 November 13 - January 3 $45 January 4 - March 6 $50 Race Day

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Pre-Race Day Bib/Shirt Pick Up and Registration: Friday, March 5th, 2027, 12 - 4 PM at the Anastasia Island Conservation Center (St. Augustine Alligator Farm, just north of the main entrance)

Race Day Bib/Shirt Pick Up and Registration: Sunday, March 7th, 2027, 6:00 - 7:45 AM, St. Augustine Alligator Farm

Race Start: Sunday, March 7th, 2027 - 8:00 AM

Registration will be capped this year at 500 entries. Be sure to register soon!

As this is a conservation fundraiser, there are no refunds. In the event of inclement weather, emergency or a natural disaster, the Alligator Farm reserves the right to cancel or postpone the race. In the event of cancellation or postponement, there will be no refunds.

RACE DAY VENDOR FUN!

TBD

 

PHENOMENAL SPONSORS!

Please email the race directors if interested in sponsoring!

ganderson@alligatorfarm.com or education@alligatorfarm.com

 

COURSE

Runners and walkers are welcome as we start this event at the world-famous St. Augustine Alligator Farm, on Anastasia Island, run through the neighborhood of Davis Shores, and finish back at the Alligator Farm. Strollers and costumes are allowed. Children must run or walk the entire course on their own feet to register and receive a medal and race shirt.   There will be water stations at the start, 1 mile and finish.

Digital time clock will be viewable at the finish.   3K USATF Certified Course # FL20012JK

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The purpose of the USATF course certification program is to produce road race courses of accurately measured distances. For any road running performance to be accepted as a record or be nationally ranked, it must be run on a USATF-certified course. In addition, the certification program is very important to the average road racer, as well as those of exceptional speed. Most runners like to compare performances run on different courses, and such comparisons are difficult if course distances are not reliable. No one can truly establish a personal best if the course distance is not accurate.   PARKING There will be free parking at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm for the entire day. The start and finish of the race will be at the Alligator Farm.

AWARDS Overall Male and Female finishers and the top three runners in the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and older. 

Overall and age group award ceremony will be held by 8:45 am race day. Special awards provided to overall winners and some prizes may be awarded randomly!

RACE SWAG Beautiful and unique t-shirt, robust finisher's medal, post-race refreshments, and free admission to the zoo for racers (show bib for entry). Shirt availability and size only guaranteed to those who register by February 17, 2027.

RACE TIMING AND SCORING The race will be professionally timed and scored by RaceSmith, Inc. The race will be timed using disposable, electronic tags attached to the bib number. Please wear your bib number to the front, pinned at all four corners, visible, and unaltered. Printed results will be posted at the race site and live online during the race at www.RaceSmith.com

RACE CONTACT INFORMATION Email - ganderson@alligatorfarm.com or education@alligatorfarm.com