The Wild Florida 5K – Why We Run
The Wild Florida 5K presented by Uncle Matt’s Organic is almost here!
On Saturday, January 31, lovers of Florida’s water, wildlife, and wild places are invited to join us at Lake Baldwin Park in Orlando for one of our favorite FUN-draisers - the Wild Florida 5K!
But aside from having a wildly fun time, why do we run?
To PROTECT OUR PARADISE
Every day, thousands of acres of irreplaceable, natural land are lost in Florida. This land provides crucial habitat for incredible native species like the alligator, bald eagle, Florida panther, and more. All proceeds from the Wild Florida 5K go back to our land protection mission, and because we can turn $1 into $36 worth of land saved, your steps make a HUGE difference. Every step along the run path helps save the places that matter most!
To Honor Our New Years Resolutions
As we kick off a new year, many of us have goals to move our bodies and do good in our community. You can achieve both by participating in the Wild Florida 5K! Whether you’re speedy like a panther or steady like a tortoise, the scenic, flat path for the Wild Florida 5K is a fantastic way to get your steps in. Plus, your steps will directly help protect more of the wild and working lands that make Florida so special!
To build community
Clear blue waters, oak hammocks, stunning sunsets – and yes, exercising! - are best enjoyed with the ones you love. So gather your wild crew and join us at the Wild Florida 5K! You’ll be in good company surrounded by other conservation-minded walkers and runners passionate about saving this place we call home, so you might even make some new friends, too. Plus, the course is just 3 miles – more than enough time to catch up with your loved ones while you make a difference together!
Got a friend who should join you at the starting line?
Share the code FloridaFriend to give them a special discount on their registration!
To get inspired
It can be hard to see the places we know and love disappearing in front of our eyes. The orange groves by your home are becoming luxury living; the thick forests being paved. But we know that there are people all around us who care about protecting these places before they’re gone forever – people just like you! The Wild Florida 5K is an opportunity to champion conservation efforts and have fun while doing it.
Register today, and we’ll see you on the course!
- Team Conservation Florida
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About Conservation Florida:
Conservation Florida is an accredited, nonprofit land conservancy dedicated to conserving the Sunshine State’s water, wildlife, wild places — the places that make Florida home. Since its founding in 1999, Conservation Florida has saved nearly 45,000 acres, serving all 67 counties in Florida, by prioritizing strategic and evidence-based land protection, education, and advocacy. Learn more at conservationfla.org and follow us on social media @conservationflorida.
