Hazeltine Nurseries presents Storm the Dark!

Hazeltine Nurseries presents Storm the Dark! takes place in Venice, Florida, on December 31, 2026. Two formats cover the same 5K (3.1 miles): the Storm the Dark 5K run starts at 4:45 p.m. and the Storm the Dark WALK sets off a minute later at 4:46 p.m. No elevation gain is listed, and the late-afternoon start puts most of the event in fading light.

Splitting the runners and the walkers into separate starts keeps the road clear early, which helps if you want to race the 5K rather than jog it. Gulf Coast Florida stays warm into the evening at the end of December, so hydrate through the day rather than only at the start line, and do not overdress. For anyone easing back into training after the holidays, the walk option covers the same ground at your own pace and needs no preparation beyond comfortable shoes.