Place
Cedar Key, FL US 32625
Description
UF/IFAS NCBS is holding the 2nd Annual Workout on Waterfront (WoW) Event. WoW will consist of three races located in Cedar Key, Florida which include a 5K Run, Kayak Challenge and Recycled Regatta. The proceeds from this event will support an aquarium being built at UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station in Cedar Key, Cedar Key Public School and International Coastal Clean-up scheduled in the fall.
Coastal Heritage 5K Run is a beautiful run in Cedar Key, Florida. The race begins on the corner of A Street and 3rd Street near the Lil Shark Park. Participants will enjoy a run through historic Cedar Key and a quaint neighborhood in downtown Cedar Key opening up to a spectacular view of the Gulf of Mexico. The route continues through Cedar Key through airport road to one of the shortest airstrips in Florida and returns to the corner of G Street and 3rd Street. Spectacular water views along the route will be a pleasant run for all participants.
Atsena-Otie Kayak Challenge starts at the beach near Lil Shark Park. The Race will run kayakers to Atsena-Otie Key where racers will be required to pick-up one piece of trash and then return to the beach. Kayak race is for ages 18 and above.
Repurpose-It-Regatta invites ages 12 and above to build your own boat from recyclable materials prior to the race. All vessels will enter the race at G Street and 3rd Street. (Boats with children require 1 adult). Please see below for building requirements on this event.
At noon there will be award celebration, lunch (available to purchase) and silent auction event.
We hope you can join us for this great day near and on the water!
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