Fort De Soto Oktoberfest 15K•10K•5K

Live Wildly Team Challenge – Open Water Swim Edition

Saturday, October 24th, 2026

Join us for the 5th Annual Live Wildly Team Challenge, an exhilarating open-water swim event in celebration of World Swim Day! This year, we’re bringing back an innovative and team-focused competition that combines strategy, endurance, and camaraderie in the beautiful waters of Florida.

Presented by Live Wildly, this event supports a vital cause: the protection of the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Stretching from the Panhandle to the Everglades, this 18-million-acre expanse is the ecological and economic heart of Florida. Live Wildly was founded to safeguard this irreplaceable landscape—and by participating, you’re helping preserve the Sunshine State’s natural legacy.

The Challenge: Team Relay (4 Miles Total)

Course: A thrilling ¼-mile loop in open water.

Team Structure: Teams of 3 to 8 swimmers—strategize, collaborate, and push your limits together!

Rules:

Each swimmer completes one loop at a time, tagging the next teammate in rotation.

No consecutive loops by the same swimmer—strategy is key!

No swimmer may exceed 3 total loops—every teammate must contribute.

Order is up to you—pace, endurance, and tactics will determine your success!

This is more than a swim; it’s a test of teamwork, pacing, and perseverance. Whether you’re racing for the podium or simply soaking in the fun, the Live Wildly Team Challenge promises an unforgettable experience.

Solo Endurance Option

Prefer to go it alone? Take on the individual challenge:

Swim the loop, exit the water each time, and run around shoreline flags before diving back in.

Discipline, stamina, and mental toughness will be your greatest allies.

Why Join?

Celebrate World Swim Day in a unique, team-driven format.

Support Florida’s Wildlife Corridor—every splash makes a difference.

Challenge yourself in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Make memories with friends, teammates, and fellow water enthusiasts.

Gather your crew, strategize your relay order, and dive into an event like no other. Let’s make waves together!

Register Now and be part of a movement that’s wild at heart.

Join us for a wicked-good time during our 14th Annual Halloween Half marathon, 5K & 10K race at Fort De Soto Park on Halloween. Enjoy the parade of costumes whizzing by at this fun, yet competitive, race not to miss!

Costumes are encouraged, but not required. There will be a costume contest with prizes awarded! Create unique costumes in the spirit of Halloween that will not adversely affect your performance. From the most elaborate, to the simply clever, the costumes add to the festive feel of our Halloween Distance Classic.

Kick off your morning with a sunrise 5K or walk as the early morning low tide exposes the wide, hard-packed shoreline of Treasure Island’s beautiful beaches —perfect for running, walking, or strolling!

For competitive runners and walkers, this is an out-and-back chip-timed 5K. For a slower pace, enjoy a 1-mile Fun Run or Walk—a great way to soak in the sea air and enjoy the sound of the waves. Gather family and friends for this fun event, or come solo and make new friends!

Little ones can burn off their morning energy in the 100-meter Turtle Dash—a fun and fast sprint just for kids!

Finish off with a cool race shirt, medal, live music, local food tastings, and a complimentary beer, seltzer, or mimosa —all included with registration!