🏃♂️🦇 3rd Annual Guano Run 5K
Run or Walk for Bats!
It’s Guano Be Awesome!
Join Lubee Bat Conservancy and Blackadder Brewing Company for the 3rd Annual Guano Run 5K, a fun run-or-walk race benefiting bat conservation.
This community-friendly event kicks off Bat Appreciation Day, with the race starting and ending at Blackadder Brewing Company and leading straight into the day’s festivities after you cross the finish line.
Whether you’re a speedy bat or prefer a leisurely stroll, all paces are welcome!
🕒 Event Details
📅 Saturday, April 18
📍 Blackadder Brewing Company
618 NW 60th St, Suite A
Gainesville, FL 32607
⏰ Check-In: 9:00–9:45 AM
🏁 Race Start: 10:00 AM
⏱ Race Ends: Approx. 11:30 AM
👉 Pre-registration is required.
🔗 See registration link for details.
👟 About the Race
Non-timed 5K — go at your own pace
Run or walk — all ages welcome
Starts and ends at Blackadder Brewing Company
Sidewalk-based course designed for safety
Race Route:
https://onthegomap.com/s/ii41eivt
🎒 Swag Bag
All registered participants will receive:
A commemorative Guano Run race shirt
(Shirt availability not guaranteed for late registrations)
Participation medal
Stickers
🍺 A voucher for a FREE draft pour (up to $8) at Blackadder Brewing Company
🏆 Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to top finishers, featuring unique arts and crafts donated by Central Florida artists.
💚 Why You’re Running
Your registration supports Lubee Bat Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to bat conservation, education, and community engagement. Registration fees are tax-deductible.
ℹ️ Important Notes
This event is rain or shine
Pets are permitted on the race course if leashed, but not allowed inside the brewery
Space is limited — early registration encouraged
Lace up, dress batty, and join us at the finish line — we’ll see you at the Guano Run 5K! 🦇🏃♀️
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