Guano Run 5K Fun Run

Name: Guano Run 5K Fun Run
Start: 2025-04-12T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-12T11:30:00-04:00
Location: Blackadder Brewing Company

Schedule

Sat Apr 12 2025 at 09:00 am to 11:30 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Blackadder Brewing Company | Gainesville, FL

Lace up your sneakers, cause the Guano Run 5K Fun Run is headed your way!!! This 5K race for bat awareness and conservation leads right into an early viewing of the Bat Appreciation Day event right after crossing the finish line!
Whether you Guano Run as a solitary bat, or form a colony, join us while supporting Lubee Bat Conservancy’s mission of bat conservation. Walk or run this 5K – all ages are welcome.
Pre-registration required.
The 5K will start and end at Blackadder Brewing Company and will follow 60th Street to 62nd Street where the bulk of the run will take place. For reasons of safety, this route utilizes sidewalks and avoids road crossings.
Check out the route here: https://onthegomap.com/s/ii41eivt
This isn’t a race against the clock, so feel free to stroll, jog, or sprint at your own speed—whatever makes you happy! If you’re feeling the competitive vibe, go ahead and time yourself, but remember, the Guano Run 5K is all about having a bat-tastic time! 🦇
PARTICIPATION:
Not only are you supporting your health during this charity event, but you’re also supporting the care of the bats at Lubee Bat Conservancy with your run donation.
Lubee Bat Conservancy is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and your registration fees are tax deductible.
🏆PRIZES:
Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers!
(The prizes are unique arts and crafts donated by Central Florida artists.) If you are interested in donating items as prizes, email [email protected].
REGISTRATION: January 26th - March 22nd
LATE REGISTRATION: March 23rd - April 5th
COST: $30/person
LATE FEE: $45/person
LOCATION: Blackadder Brewing Company
618 NW 60th St suite a, Gainesville, FL 32607
RACECOURSE / MAP: {Course is 3.13m}
Route Link: https://onthegomap.com/s/ii41eivt
Note this is a sidewalk course. Be mindful of Pedestrians and other runners. The course will be walked prior to race time. Mind any debris that occurs after safety walk.
CHECK IN: 9am-9:45am
START TIME: 10AM
So, lace up those sneakers, put on your bestest/funnest bat attire, and we'll see you Saturday, April 12th and at the FINISH Line!
NOTE: Please leave your pets at home for this event.
SWAG BAG: All participants will receive a swag bag which will include a commemorative shirt, participation medal, stickers & a voucher for a FREE pint at Blackadder Brewing Company!
This event is rain or shine; overcast or clear.
Spaces are LIMITED, so get your registration in today!!!