Save the Manatee 5K

The Save the Manatee 5K is a timed 5K run/walk for families held at Blue Spring State Park in Orange City, Florida. The race begins and ends within the park. Registration covers park admission, a race shirt, bib, and finisher medal. The route follows the paved spring-to-spring trail, offering participants an accessible path instead of a road-focused course. Approximately 1,600 individuals participate in person or virtually; the virtual option allows participants to complete any activity from any location globally. All funds raised benefit the Save the Manatee Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to protecting manatees and their aquatic environment. This event is in its 22nd year, and this year's edition is its first held in Florida.