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22nd Annual Save the Manatee 5K Recap
By Cora Berchem, Director of Multimedia and Manatee Research Associate
The inaugural Save the Manatee 5K at Blue Spring State Park on Saturday, November 15, was a huge success! It was the perfect weather for the runners and walkers to explore 3.1 miles of trail at Blue Spring and see hundreds of manatees in the spring run after the race. We want to thank everyone who came from near and far to join us, as well as all of our amazing sponsors, park staff, Run 4 a Cause, and all the volunteers who made this day such a success. You can see photos from the event here. Over 700 participants from around the globe joined us by completing the event virtually. We are already excited about next year!
Registrations for the Virtual 5K remain open until the end of the year, but supplies are limited! Grab a spot today!
5K Photo Highlights
See all photos and upload your own! (Photos are hosted on the race registration, RunSignup.)
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