7K run on Sanibel in honor of National Yucatán Shrimp Day
May 24, 2025 7:30 am
2500 Island Inn Road Sanibel, FL 33957
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille on Sanibel celebrates National Yucatán Shrimp Day on May 24 with a little run for fun – a 7K race in honor of the seven key ingredients in its signature dish on its signature day.
Runners and walkers can get an early start on the National Yucatán Shrimp Day festivities during the 7K race Saturday, May 24, at 7:30 a.m. The Sanibel run starts and finishes at the restaurant and includes live music, food, drinks and a photo booth. The entry fee is $40. Kids, ages 10 and under, race free.
Race packet pickup is available from 3 to 7 p.m. on the following days:
- Wednesday, May 21, at the Doc Ford’s on Sanibel, 2500 Island Inn Road
- Thursday, May 22, at the Doc Ford’s on Fort Myers Beach, 708 Fisherman’s Wharf
- Friday, May 23 at Fleet Feet Fort Myers in Bell Tower Shops, 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Suite 209.
Asteria Wellness, a Sambal Sponsor of the race, will have a nurse stationed at every location for packet pick-up and will be offering free B12 injections for all registered participants. To guarantee a shirt in the preferred size, runners must be signed up for the race by Monday, May 5. Packets will also be available the morning of the race at 6 a.m. All participants are automatically entered for a chance to win a Doc Ford’s customized YETI cooler.
Awards will be presented to the top finishers in each age group and overall winners. Costumes are encouraged. The winner of the YETI giveaway will be announced at the end of the race.
For more information or to register for the run, visit runsignup.com/