Poker Run 5k
Schedule
Sun Oct 05 2025 at 08:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park | North Port, FL
Join us for a TIMED 5K to support the Imagine North Port Cross Country Sharks.8:00 AM @ Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park
Sign up: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/NorthPort/DurtiPokerRun
Official timer: Durti Timing https://www.durtiming.com
*Must register by Sep 26th to guarantee a Poker Run shirt
*Participants must be 21+ to play poker.
This is a Texas Holdem' Style 5K event.
Participants playing poker will gather two playing cards from the table mid-race to complete their hand. Upon returning, runners will place their cards on the Check-In table. The cards will be stapled together with the runner’s name written on them.
Participants do NOT need to know how to play poker to participate. They just need to pick up 2 cards during the run.
The Highest poker hand will receive a $100 gift card
The Worst poker hand will receive a $75 gift card.
In the event of a poker hand tie, the fastest runner wins the hand.
Straights over Flushes.
IN PERSON awards will also be presented to the 5k runners immediately following the race as follows:
Top Male/Female Finisher in the following categories: Overall, Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grand Master, Veterans.
Age Group Awards to the Top Three Male/Female Finishers in the following groups: 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Water will be provided for runners at the table mid-run.
Course map: https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/FgmVNTSVIG
ALL PROCEEDS AFTER EXPENSES WILL GO TO THE IMAGINE XC TEAM BOOSTERS ACCOUNT
Start by running out of the park then turn around at the water stop/poker table receiving TWO CARDS then back to finish 3.1 miles Course Map.
