About This Race

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 , 2026

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 RACE DAY NOVEMBER 15, 2026

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

Key Dates

Race Day

Mar 15, 2026

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