Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille on Sanibel will celebrate National Yucatán Shrimp Day on May 24 with a 7K race in honor of the seven key ingredients in its signature dish on its signature day.
A mainstay on the restaurant’s menu for over 20 years, the iconic dish pairs steamed peel-and-eat shrimp with a savory spicy sauce made from butter, fresh Key lime juice, garlic, cilantro, Colombian chili pepper sambal, salt and pepper. The sauce also brings out the flavors in baked oysters, a bloody Mary and the new fried Yucatán chicken sandwich.
Runners and walkers can get an early start on the National Yucatán Shrimp Day festivities during the 7K race Saturday, May 24, at 7:30 a.m. The Sanibel run starts and finishes at the restaurant and includes live music, food, drinks and a photo booth. The entry fee is $40. Kids aged 10 and under race free. Race packet pickup is available 3-7 p.m. from Wednesday May 21 to Friday May 23, at Doc Ford’s locations on Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel, as well as Fleet Feet Fort Myers in Bell Tower Shops. Race packets will also be available for pick up at 6 a.m. on the day of the race. Everyone who signs up to participate in the race is automatically entered for a chance to win a Doc Ford’s customized YETI cooler.
Awards will be presented to the top finishers in each age group, overall winners and the most spirited runner. Costumes are encouraged, and net proceeds benefit the SCCF Sea School. The winner of the YETI giveaway will also be announced at the end of the race.
For more information or to register, visit RunSignUp.com/Race/FL/Sanibel/ DocFordsNationalYucatanShrimpDay7k.
Open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Doc Ford’s is renowned for delivering a legendary guest experience. Doc Ford’s is beloved by locals and visitors alike as a spectacular seafood restaurant and is a perennial Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice winner. Philanthropy and community outreach are engrained in HM Restaurant Group’s company philosophy. Proceeds from specialty cocktails at Doc Ford’s raise money for children’s hospitals and water quality issues. HM Restaurant Group also supports local nonprofits dedicated to conservation, community and the environment. The “Ding” Darling Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament has raised nearly $1.3 million for Sanibel’s J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge since 2012. The 13th annual tournament is on May 9, 2024.
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