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Hippie Dash 5K is a Groovy Kind of Run!

5/21/2018

Ran a hot and humid 5K in downtown Gulfport, FL on Saturday. And I loved it! (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

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March 15, 2020
Copperhead 5K Valspar

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March 27, 2020
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April 11, 2020
The Florida Run Half Marathon

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May 1, 2020
May Day 8K Night Race

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May 16, 2020
Goodwill Hippie Dash

Run or walk a 5K, 1 Mile, or Woof and Stroll (strollers and pups). There's also a Flower Child kids race. Event is in Safety Harbor this year due to construction in Gulf Port. #HippieDash

September 27, 2020
K9s United 9K for K9s

The K9s United race series arrives in St Pete on Sept. 27. Run a 9K, 5K or 1-Mile along the waterfront in support of K9 Officers. There's an awesome K9 Demostration after the races. Race starts/finishes at Albert Whitted Park. #K9sUnited #9KforK9s

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Rock 'n' Roll Half Clearwater

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November 15, 2020
St Pete Run Fest

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December 5, 2020
Discover Caladesi Island

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