Doc Ford’s National Yucatán Shrimp Day 7K
Sat, May 23, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT
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- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Run for the shrimp you love! This unique 7K celebrates National Yucatán Shrimp Day with a flavorful race and a lively post-run party at Doc Ford's.
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- Quirky
- Festive
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FestiveCelebrate National Yucatán Shrimp Day with a unique 7K race in Sanibel, FL. This inaugural event honors Doc Ford's iconic shrimp recipe, featuring a distance tied to its seven key ingredients. Enjoy a fun, flavorful run followed by a lively post-race celebration at Doc Ford's, complete with fresh-cooked shrimp, mojitos, and community activities for all ages. It's a perfect blend of culinary delight and active fun.
What to expect
- A unique 7K distance celebrating the seven ingredients of Doc Ford's famous Yucatan Shrimp.
- Enjoy a lively post-race celebration at Doc Ford's, featuring live chef cooking of Yucatan Shrimp.
- Receive a free mojito card and enjoy sponsored drinks, plus community booths and kids' activities.
Standout details
- National Yucatán Shrimp Day celebration
- 7K distance inspired by a recipe
- Live chef cooking of Yucatan Shrimp
- Free mojito and sponsored drinks
Perks & features
- Food & Drink
- Swag Included
Food & Drink
Swag IncludedFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Distances & registration
2 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
7K
1 option · closes May 23, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
20d 19h 42m leftRun & Walk
Closes May 23, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT · From $51.14
Other options
1 option · closes May 23, 2026, 7:59 AM EDT
20d 22h 41m leftVirtual 7K Run/Walk
Closes May 23, 2026, 7:59 AM EDT · From $51.14
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
ENTRY NOW OPEN!
From Our Plate to the Pavement, Run for the Shrimp You Love!
To celebrate our National Holiday - National Yucatan Shrimp Day - we invite you to join our 2nd Annual 7K!
Why a 7K? Doc Ford's iconic Yucatan Shrimp recipe features seven key ingredients: Shrimp, Butter, Lime Juice, Garlic, Cilantro, Sambal, and Salt/Pepper .
To celebrate this delicious dish, we're taking those seven ingredients to the streets with a fun, flavorful 7K race!
Race Day Perks at Doc Ford’s:
We’re opening early at 10 AM so you can fuel up, hang out, and celebrate after the run! Photo booth fun to capture those post-race smiles and memories. Live Chef Cooking of our legendary Yucatan Shrimp — watch, smell, and taste it fresh off the grill! Every race packet includes a FREE mojito card — cash it in and toast to your finish! Free drink stations sponsored by RNDC, featuring our Captains for Clean Water cocktails — try the Ghost Orchid! Every runner is entered to win a YETI cooler packed with exclusive Doc Ford’s swag — don’t miss your chance! Community Fun for All Ages: Local community sponsors will have booth setups — come say hi and learn more about their amazing work! Finish strong, then stick around for lunch, drinks, and a great time with friends and family at Doc Ford’s.