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Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Hosts Love Tracks - 5K Fun Run/Walk Feb 17
January 15, 2018 by SoWal Staff
Join outdoor SoWal lovers at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and the Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park for Love Tracks, a 5K Fun Run/Walk on February 17, 2018 from 7 to 11 a.m.
The course is through the gorgeous park along the paved trail from the grasslands by the ponds through the forest and dunes down to the beach! What better way to enjoy South Walton outdoors than coming out for a good cause while enjoying beautiful views of long leaf pines, saw palmettos and a variety of other plants and animals?
Those running or walking the 5K without a dog will start at 8a.m. Those running or walking with a dog will start at 8:45a.m. Race entrance fees are $5 for children, $10 for adults, $15 for adults with a dog ($5 for each additional dog). For the safety of participants dogs are only allowed to enter with an adult. All race participants registered by January 26, 2018 will get a bag and a t-shirt. The registered dogs will get a bandana. Post-race celebration will be 8:30 to 11a.m.
All funds raised for during this event will benefit the Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and help them further their mission of supporting the park. Advanced online registration will be available starting December 21, 2017 at www.topsailparkfriends.org. Limited race day registration will be available on a first come first serve basis between 7 to 7:50a.m.
If you would like to volunteer during the race, please contact the park volunteer coordinator at (850)622-2309. To sponsor the event, register for the event or for more information about the Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, please visit: www.topsailparkfriends.org. To learn more about the park, please visit: https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Topsail-Hill.