{"id":258150,"date":"2026-05-04T19:42:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T19:42:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/258150\/"},"modified":"2026-05-04T19:42:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T19:42:11","slug":"doc-fords-to-present-yucatan-shrimp-7k-sanibel-captiva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/258150\/","title":{"rendered":"Doc Ford\u2019s to present Yucat\u00e1n shrimp 7K – SANIBEL-CAPTIVA"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\nDoc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille on Sanibel will host its second annual Doc Ford’s National Yucat\u00e1n Shrimp Day 7K on May 23.<\/p>\n

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\nLast year’s inaugural Doc Ford’s National Yucat\u00e1n Shrimp Day 7K attracted 350 participants.<\/p>\n

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An island race will support enhancements at the J.N. \u201cDing\u201d Darling National Wildlife Refuge.<\/p>\n

In celebration of National Yucat\u00e1n Shrimp Day, Doc Ford\u2019s Rum Bar & Grille will present its second annual Doc Ford\u2019s National Yucat\u00e1n Shrimp Day 7K on May 23 at 7 a.m. at its Sanibel location.<\/p>\n

A 7K in honor of the seven key ingredients in the restaurant\u2019s signature Yucat\u00e1n shrimp, this year\u2019s proceeds will benefit the \u201cDing\u201d Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS).<\/p>\n

\u201cDoc Ford\u2019s is a long-time supporter of J.N. \u2018Ding\u2019 Darling Wildlife Society, and we are happy to help by donating to the cause,\u201d Joe Harrity, a partner with the HM Restaurant Group \u2014 which owns and operates Doc Ford\u2019s \u2014 said. \u201cThe idea of a 7K race originated with our employees and has become an annual event.\u201d<\/p>\n

Open to runners and walkers, the 7K will start and finish at the restaurant.<\/p>\n

Awards will be presented to the top three male and female runners and by age groups. Timer Lin-Mark Sports will text results live as they happen and post videos of each runner and walker crossing the finish line.<\/p>\n

Afterward, Doc Ford\u2019s will open up early at 10 a.m. for post-run festivities.<\/p>\n

There will be a complimentary mojito for participants, live chef demonstrations of its Yucat\u00e1n shrimp and a photobooth, along with free drink stations featuring Captains For Clean Water cocktails, sponsored by RNDC.<\/p>\n

Event supports include: Asteria Wellness as a sambal sponsor; Fleet Feet Fort Myers as a lime sponsor; Cheney Brothers, Finnimore\u2019s Bike & Beach Rentals, Lin-Mark Sports, and Sanibel Carts as garlic sponsors; and Bailey\u2019s and On Island as community sponsors.<\/p>\n

The entry fee is $45 for ages 11 and older; a virtual option is also available.<\/p>\n

To guarantee a shirt in the preferred size, participants must sign up by May 8. In addition, all participants will be entered for a chance to win a Doc Ford\u2019s customized YETI cooler.<\/p>\n

Registration will close on May 23 at 9 a.m.<\/p>\n

DDWS Executive Director Ann-Marie Wildman reported that the proceeds have been earmarked for new furniture, a displays refresh, and updated signage in the refuge\u2019s Visitor & Education Center, which has been undergoing a long post-hurricane refurbishment.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are deeply honored to be at the receiving end of this year\u2019s run,\u201d she said. \u201cDoc Ford\u2019s has been a tremendous community partner for so long \u2014 foremost with the \u2018Ding\u2019 Darling & Doc Ford\u2019s Tarpon Tournament, now in its 14th year, and through other incredibly generous shows of support.\u201d<\/p>\n

To register or for more information, visit https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/FL\/Sanibel\/DocFordsNationalYucatanShrimpDay7k<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Doc Ford\u2019s Rum Bar & Grille is 2500 Island Inn Road, Sanibel.<\/p>\n

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IF YOU GO<\/p>\n

What<\/p>\n

Doc Ford\u2019s National Yucat\u00e1n Shrimp Day 7K<\/p>\n

When<\/p>\n

May 23 at 7 a.m.<\/p>\n

Where<\/p>\n

Doc Ford\u2019s Rum Bar & Grille, 2500 Island Inn Road, Sanibel<\/p>\n

Details<\/p>\n

Entry fee is $45 for ages 11 and older<\/p>\n


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