Run for the Springs

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Airport Trail Run!

Love a little adrenaline and the roar of airplanes? Then this is your kind of race. Join us for the 15th annual Run for the Springs 5K at the Marion County Airport in Dunnellon, Florida. Bring the whole family and experience the thrill of running on an airport tarmac- something you don't get to do every day! After the race, stick around for refreshments and a great community atmosphere. Medals will be awarded to the top finishers in each age group, and the fastest team will earn the coveted Traveling Cup.

Saturday, Feb. 27, 2027

8:00 AM Start Time

Marion County Airport

14968 SW 110th St, Dunnellon, FL 34432

Registration

Interested participants can register online.
Registration: $30

Registered runners will receive a T-shirt & a bag of goodies while supplies last! The top three male & female runners in each age group will receive special medals indicating their place.

You can also run with a team & be eligible for a trophy. The team with the fastest average time of the top three runners is awarded the Traveling Cup!

START: 8:00 AM
Event Day Registration and Packet Pick-up Start Time: 7:00 AM.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Shirt deadline is TBA. DO NOT miss out on your Run for the Springs shirt!

Sponsoring

Showcase your business services by becoming a sponsor today. Sponsors will be distinguished on materials and promotions used in print, online or social media posts, T-shirts, signage, & during race day activities according to the selected sponsorship level.

Various sponsorship levels include race entry fees & tent space in the vendor area to set up a promotional space or simply relax with coworkers & network after the race.

Opportunities are available for all levels of participation. Contact Stormwater at 352-671-8686 to discuss your sponsorship objectives. Below are the 2024 Run for the Springs Sponsors.

Grant Programs

Funding will be available after Oct. 1st.

Grant Programs

Septic tanks are a major source of nitrate pollution in the aquifer, which supplies most of the state’s drinking water and the water that flows from its springs. Marion County has the third-highest number of septic tanks in Florida — over an estimated 124,000 tanks.

The grant program offers two types of septic grants for residents & business owners in unincorporated Marion County.

Septic System Routine Maintenance Pump-out and Inspection Grant - Reimbursement of up to $200 of total cost will be provided to home or business owners that have their septic system pumped out and inspected by a septic service professional.
Septic System Permit Reimbursement for Repair - Reimbursement of up to $250 each towards the cost of the permit required for repair to the septic system. A copy of the permit must be provided.

Benefits

Marion County is home to Silver Springs, one of the world’s largest & most famous artesian springs, along with Rainbow Springs & Silver Glen. Our natural lakes, rivers, & springs make Marion County a beautifully unique place to live, work, & play. Because we use this same water for drinking and other daily activities, we all play a role in keeping our water clean.

All proceeds from the Run for the Springs 5K are available to Marion County residents in the form of septic maintenance reimbursement grants.

Contact

Office of the County Engineer
352-671-8686
Monday-Friday| 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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