Race Calendar - 2003 - Subject to Change -- Provided for informational purposes only
Gulf Winds Track Club does not endorse or assume responsibility for non-GWTC races.Race Calendar - 2003 - Subject to Change -- Provided for informational purposes only
Gulf Winds Track Club does not endorse or assume responsibility for non-GWTC races.Races shaded in yellow are 2003 Grand Prix Races. Races shaded in orange are youth only Grand Prix races. Check schedule for distance(s)
January
| DATE | EVENT | TIME | Registration | LOCATION | CONTACT | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 5 | Apalachicola Bridge Run | 2:30/2:45 p.m.(EST) | Registration will be race day only. $15 ($3 off family discount) $8 no shirt. Also there will be a 1 mile kids run at 2:30 with the 10K starting at 2:45. | Apalachicola | Hobson Fulmer, 850/927-2510 | Posted 1/6 |
| Jan. 11 | Sucker Run | 9 a.m. | $12 pre-registration (by Dec. 31) $15 race day Return registration form to OCRC, 1701 Lake Douglas Road, Bainbridge, GA 39819 | Earle May Boat Basin, Shotwell St., Bainbridge, GA | Ronnie Godwin, 1-229-246-7900 office | Posted 1/11 |
| Jan. 12 | NACoA Run for the Children | Click event title for details. | Click event title for details. | Click event title for details. | 1-888-554-2627 | |
| Jan. 18 | GWTC 30K | 9 a.m. | Registration Form | Natural Bridge Monument | David and Judy Waters 850-421-0469 | Posted 1/18 |
| Jan. 25 | 21st Annual 5M Hog Wild & 1M Pig Trail Trot | 2 p.m. | 5 mi.-$15/5mi. by 1/21, after $18 (sweatshirts);1 mi-$10. | Dothan, AL, Westgate Park | Larry Dykes 334-792-6021 |
February
| DATE | EVENT | TIME | Registration | LOCATION | CONTACT | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 1 | Flash 12K | 8:15 a.m. | $12 by Jan. 14 and $14 afterwards. 18 & under special rate $8 w/shirt $5 w/o $7 no t-shirt feel all others | Chaires Elementary School | Joe Dexter, 878-7880 or 245-3798 | Posted 2/1 |
| Feb. 2 | Toyota PriusMiami Tropical Marathon/Half-Marathon | 6 a.m. | www.miamitropicalmarathon.com | American Airlines Arena | 305-278-8668 | |
| Feb. 8 | Bowlegs 5K | 9 a.m. | $10 by February 5th or $15 on race day. $7 if no shirt desired | FSU/FAMU Engineering Building | Larry Giunipero (878-5569) or Bill Hillison (893-4557) | Posted 2/8 |
| Feb. 8 | Resolution Run 5K | 10 a..m. | n/a | Seminole Reservation | 224-2027 | Posted 2/9 |
| Feb. 9 | Couples Caper 4K Relay | 4 p.m. | $8 pre-registration; $10 race day. | TCC | Fred Deckert, (fdeckert1@juno.com) 893-9739 | Posted 2/10 |
| Feb. 15 | Run for the Cookies 5K | 8:45 - 1 M 9 a.m. - 5K | 5K early registration, $12 thru 2/12; afterwards $15; 1M $10 | TCC, behind the Lifetime Sports Complex | Jeanne O'Kon or Tom Perkins, 894-2019 | Posted 2/15 |
| Feb. 16 | Tallahassee Marathon/Half Marathon | 8 a.m. | Registration Form | FSU Stadium | Gary Griffin or Peg Griffin | |
| Feb. 22 | 3rd Annual Mardi Gras 5K Run & Fitness Walk | 8 a.m. | $12 early, $15 race day. Students under 18 and seniors over 60 will get a $2 discount! | Buses will take the 5K participants to the starting line at the Marina from the registration area in St. Andrew's. | Contact: Joe Edgecombe, 850-271-8017, 747-7971 or Marty Kirkland 265-8439, Fax: 747-7791 or email:joeruns@yahoo.com Online registration on active.com | |
| Feb. 28 | Jail Break 5K | 7 p.m. | $10 | Starts at flagpole, Leon County Sheriff's Office, 2825 Municipal Way | Chris Chase, 414-7289 | Posted 3/1 |
March
| DATE | EVENT | TIME | Registration | LOCATION | CONTACT | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Mar | Red Pepper 5K | 8 a.m. | $12 registration (early and race day); t-shirts to all entrants; 10 year age group awards. | St. George Island; race precedes chili cookoff activities. | Nick and Barbara Yonclas, evening 850-927-2130 and day 850-670-1661 | Posted 3/1 |
| 2-Mar | Seaside Half Marathon & 5K | 7:30 Half-Marathon; 7:45 5k | Registration Form | Seaside, FL | Kelly Buzzett, 850/231-0321, or Joy Saddler,850/231-2230 | |
| 8-Mar | Artsfest 5K | 5K - 8 a.m. Fun Run - 9 a.m. | Race Day $15 - All runners will receive long-sleeved t-shirt with Artsfest logo | Earle May Boat Basin, Bainbridge, Ga. | Don Whaley, 1-229-246-8465 | |
| 8-Mar | John Reineking Memorial 5K Run/Walk | 10 a.m. | $12 until 3/3; $15 raceday; $10 for students up to 18 | Maclay Gardens State Park | Roberta Courtney, 8893-8576 | |
| 15-Mar | Rails to Trails 5K | 8:30 a.m. 1M; 9 a.m. 5K | $10 until March 12; $15 raceday.No t-shirt, $5. | J. Lewis Hall Park Three Miles South of St. Marks Trailhead(North of Woodville and West off State Road 363) | Joe Beckham, 385-3099 | Posted 3/15 |
| 22-Mar | Furry Scurry 5K Trail Run and 1M Fun Walk | 8:30 a.m. | $12 thru 3/22; $15 race day; $8 no t-shirt. For more information, go to www.furryscurry.org | Tallahassee-Leon Community Animal Shelter (next to Tom Brown Park) | Kate MacFall, 508-1001 | Posted 3/23 |
| 22-Mar | ZTA Race to Live | 9 a.m. 1M Fun Run 9:30 a.m. 5K | 514 W. College Ave. | $12 until March 18, $15 race day | Andrea Cruden, 224-6278 | Posted 3/24 |
| 29-Mar | Red Hills Triathlon | 7 a.m. | Click event title for complete information | MaclayGardens State Park | Kathy McDaris |
April
| DATE | EVENT | TIME | Registration | LOCATION | CONTACT | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Apr | Springtime 10K | 8 a.m. 10K, 8:10 a.m. 1M | Click event title for complete information | DOT/Myers Park | Jeanne O'Kon or Tom Perkins, 894-2019 | Posted 4/5 |
| 5-Apr | Sugar Rush 5K | tba | tba | The race will begin at FSU's Westscott Fountain on Copeland Avenue and end at the School of Medicine on West Call Street. | Shawn Patterson | |
| 6-Apr | G.A.M.M.A.S. Breast Cancer 5K Run/ Walk | Registration 8 a.m.; Race 10 a.m. | $12 by or before April 3; $15 race day | Tom Brown Park | Amarilys Morales, 591-6336 | |
| 12-Apr | Palace Saloon 5K | 8 a.m. | $12.00, early registration (by or before April 11th); $15.00, day of race; $7.00, no shirt option | Messer Field (Click for course map.) | Reid Vannoy, 894-5659 | Posted 4/12 |
| 12-Apr | Worm Gruntin' Festival 5K | 9 a.m. | Festival starts at 10 a.m. | Sopchoppy | 962-5282 | |
| 12-Apr | Great Strides for Cystic Fibrosis 10K | Run/Walk/Bike 9 a.m. | Registration 8 a.m. The day starts with check-in where walkers turn in their pre-pledged donations and enjoy breakfast foods and drinks. All participants who raise at least $100 receive an official event T-shirt. | Southwood | Laurie Thomas 877-5503 (home) 644-9783 (work) | |
| 19-Apr | Rose City 5K Walk | 8:30 a.m. | Click event title for registration details. | Thomasville | ymca@rose.net | |
| 26-Apr | Rose City 10K Run | 8 a.m. | Click event title for registration details. | Thomasville | ymca@rose.net | |
| 26-Apr | Lee's Place 5K | 9 a.m. | $12 pre-registration; $15 race day | Maclay Gardens State Park | Laura Ciociola | |
| 27-Apr | Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon | Click event title for details. | Click event title for details. | Oklahoma City, OK | 405-525-4242 |
May
| DATE | EVENT | TIME | Registration | LOCATION | CONTACT | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-May | Humanatee 5K Run/Walk | 8:30 a.m. Run/Walk, 9 a.m. 5K | $10 pre-registration; $15 race day; $5 no shirt | San Marcos de Apalache State Historic Site, St. Marks | Joe Beckham, 385-3099, or Joe Dexter, 878-7880 | Posted May 17 |
| 17-May | Big Bend Arthritis Walk - 5K or 1 Mile | Late Registration @ 7 am, Warm-up @ 7:40 am and Walk begins @ 8 am | Register: www.Active.com or contact George Palmer @ 222-2098 gpalmer@arthritis.org $100 per participant earns walker T-shirt | Southwood | George Palmer @ 222-2098 gpalmer@arthritis.org | |
| 18-May | Red Hills Kids Triathlon | 8 a.m. | $5 pre-registration; helmets required. Click event title for registration form. | Maclay Gardens State Park | Felton, Bonnie, and Jamie Wright | Posted May 18 |
| 31-May | Miles for Meals 5K | 8 a.m. 5K; 9 a.m. 1M | Prereg: $12 Race Day Reg: $15 No T-shirt Option: $8 | Maclay Gardens State Park | Elder Care Services 921-5554 or goodmanq@ecsbigbend.org | Posted June 1 |
June
| DATE | EVENT | TIME | Registration | LOCATION | CONTACT | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Jun | Pot Luck Bash | 6 p.m. | Click event title for flyer. | Forest Meadows | David Yon | Posted 6/8 |
| 21-Jun | Melon Run 5K | 8:15 a.m. | $12 pre-registration thru June 16; $15 race day | Monticello - JCHS Gym | Fred Naughton, 997-3912 or 342-0187 | |
| 21-Jun | St. George Island Sizzler | 1M 7:15 p.m. EST, 5K 7:30 p.m. | Click event title for flyer | St. George Island | Hobson Fulmer | Posted 6/21 |
| 21-Jun | Visions of Manhood 5K | 8:30 a.m. | Click event title for flyer. | Pasco St./FAMU campus | 877-0066 | |
| 28-Jun | Marine Corps Reserve Semper "Fi"ve K Run | 7 p.m. | Click event title for flyer. | Downtown Tallahassee in front of Clyde & Costello's | Sgt. Brian Cole, 322-5692 or Sgt. Nathan Serianni, 212-5556 | Posted July 14 |
July
1 | DATE | EVENT | TIME | Registration | LOCATION | CONTACT | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 4-Jul | Firecracker 5K | 7:15 a.m. | Click event title for flyer | Greensboro, FL | Greensboro Kiwanis (see flyer) | |
3 | 4-Jul | Freedom Springs Triathlon | 7 a.m. CDST | Deadline June 30. Click for registration form. | Blue Springs Recreatioin Park, Marianna, FL | Terry Edwards, 850 482-3415 | Posted July 10 |
4 | 19-Jul | Critter Run 5K | 6 p.m. CDT | Click event title for details. | Dothan, AL | Larry Dykes, 334-792-6021 |
August
1 | DATE | EVENT | TIME | Registration | LOCATION | CONTACT | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | Aug. 8 | Midsummer's Night 3K Run/Walk | 7 p.m. | Contact SportsBeat, 576-3338. | Downtown in front of Clyde & Costello's. | SportsBeat | Posted Aug. 11 |
3 | Aug. 16 | Breakfast on the Track | 7:45 a.m. | Click event title for flyer. | Maclay School Track | Bonnie, Felton, and Jamie Wright | Posted Aug. 17 |
4 | Aug. 30 | Tom Brown Bash 3M/5M | 8:30 a.m. | Click event title for flyer. No preregistration. | Tom Brown Park | Paul Hiers | Posted Aug. 31 |
September
| DATE | EVENT | TIME | Registration | LOCATION | CONTACT | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 6 | Echo Run for Others 5K/1M(1M GP for 14 and under) | 8 a.m. | Click event title for details. | Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural Science | Wes & Pat Bruner | Posted Sept. 7 |
| Sept. 6 | FSU Parents Weekend 5K | 7:30 a.m. | Check back for registration form. | TBA | Patricia Coryell | |
| Sept. 13 | Sickle Cell 5K/1M (Tim Simpkins 1M - GP for 14 and under) | 8 a.m. | Click event title for flyer. | Jake Gaither Community Center | 224-2355 or 224-3597 | |
| Sept. 13 | Trek for the Coast 5K/10K | 7:30 a.m. | www.cleanbeaches.org $1,000 prize for 1st place male/female 10K winner | Beaches of South Walton (click event title for details) | Aaron Bernstein | |
| Sept. 20 | North Florida Financial Corp. 5K/10K/1-mile | 8 a.m. | 5K/10K - $12 before 9/13; $16 after 1M - $8 before 9/13; $12 after (T-shirt incl.) | Killearn | Chrissy Pannier, 562-9075 | |
| Sept. 27 | Sand Hills 10 Mile Run & 5K | 8 a.m. CST | $15 early, $18 late; online registration is open on active.com | Sunny Hills, FL, Community Center | Ray Bentz 850-747-3018, or Joe Edgecombe 850-271-8017 (e), 747-7971 (d) | |
| Sept. 27 | Prefontaine 5K | 9 a.m. | Click event title for details. | Silver Lake (off SR 20); $3 entrance fee - have correct change | Jeff Neilsen, 422-3130 | Results posted Sept. 29 |
October
| DATE | EVENT | TIME | Registration | LOCATION | CONTACT | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 2 | Gretchen Everhart Owl Run | 10:30 a.m. | Click event title for details. | Gretchen Everhart School | Bill McGuire | Posted Oct. 2 |
| Oct. 4 | Run for Rover 5K | 8 a.m. | Directions: Take Thomasville Road to the stop light that says State Road 35, but go east instead on Pinetree Blvd. There are 3 gas stations at that intersection (BP, Chevron, and Petro). Take Pinetree Blvd about 3 miles east to Thomas University and look for the race signs. | Thomas County Humane Society/Thomasville, GA | Joe Dexter, 878-7880 | Posted Oct. 4 |
| Oct. 11 | Pine Run | 9 a.m. | Click event title for details. | Bainbridge, GA (IP Experimental Forest) | Posted Oct. 11 | |
| Oct. 11 | Kolomoki Festival 5K | 9 a.m. | Click event title for registration form. | Blakely, GA | Kolomoki Mounds State Park, 229/724-2150 | |
| Oct. 18 | FSU Cares 5K | 8 a.m. | Click event title for details. | Start at Westcott Bldg, FSU Campus, Finish at College of Medicine administration building. | Nadine Dexter, 644-6683 | Posted Oct. 18 |
| Oct. 19 | Mount Desert Island Marathon | 8 a.m. | Click event title for details. | Bar Harbor, Maine | Mount Desert Island Marathon Box 2003 Cranberry Island Maine 04625 | |
| Oct. 25 | Boston Mini Marathon | 8 a.m. | Click event title for registration form. | Boston, Ga. | Race director – Brad Johnson: bradjohnson@bankcb.com 229-226-3535 or 229-226-4679; Assistant RD – Russ Beckham: rusbec@msn.com 229-498-5857 | Posted Oct. 28 |
| Oct. 25 | Alan Sundberg Memorial 5K | 8 a.m. | Click event title for details. | Maclay Gardens | William Sundberg, 402-3000 | Posted Oct. 26 |
| Oct. 26 | Seaside Team Triathlon Adventure Race | Staggered times beginning at 7:30 a.m. | Click event title for details. | Seaside, Coastal Highway 30-A | http://www.emeraldcoast.com |
November
| DATE | EVENT | TIME | Registration | LOCATION | CONTACT | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1 | Tallahassee Women's Classic 5K/1M | Women, 8 a.m.; Men 8:10; 1m 9:00 | Click even title for details. | Optimist Park | Sue Kelly | Posted Nov. 1 |
| Nov. 1 | Redfish Run 5K | 8 a.m. EST | Race day registration. | Apalachicola | Hobson Fulmer | Posted Nov. 1 |
| Nov. 1 | AAAA Chili 5K | 10 a.m. | Click event title for details. | Fort Rucker, AL | Rich Tanner | |
| Nov. 1 | 1st Annual Metro West 10K& Fun Run | Fun Run, 7: 30 a.m.; 10K 8:30 a.m. | Register at Active.com | Turkey Lake Park,3401 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando, FL 32835 | Sandy Diaz | |
| Nov. 8 | Veterans Day Classic 10K | 9 a.m. | Click event title for details. | Bainbridge, GA | Liv Warren, 1818 E. Shotwell Street, Bainbridge, Ga. 39819 229-243- 0508 | |
| Nov. 8 | Christmas Connection 5K | 8 a.m. | Race day registration - 7 a.m. - $15; Pre-registration forms available at all Albertson's, local gyms, sporting goods stores, $10 | Killearn Albertson's on T'ville Road | Lena Juarez | |
| Nov. 8 | Celebration Run 41M & Birthday Challenge | 4 a.m. | Click event title for details. | Hattiesburg, MS | Running Bear | |
| Nov. 9 | Peachtree City 50K | 7:30 a.m. | Click event title for details. | PeachtreeCity, Ga. | Scott Ludwig | |
| Nov. 15 | Shaw's Fall Classic 5M Run/Walk | 8 a.m. | Details coming. | Market Square | 893-5597 | Posted Nov. 17 |
| Nov. 22 | Dancers Dash 5K Fun Run | 9 a.m. | Register at SportsBeat. $5 donation to Childrens Miracle Network | Seminole Reservation (Echo 5K run backwards) | Nadine Dexter, 644-6683 | |
| Nov. 22 | Medal of Honor 5K | 10 a.m. | Early Registration (at SportsBeat): $5 for FSU students w/ ID, $12 general public. Day-of-Race: $7 FSU Students, $15 general public | Start and end at Langford Green in front of Building B of the Doak Campbell Stadium on Florida State University campus | Anthony DeSantis, Race Coordinator at 727-421-8815 or semperfifsu@hotmail.com | |
| Nov. 22 | Seville Quarter Milers Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk | 9 a.m. | Early registration $15 - late (November 10 - 21) $18 - Race Day $20 | Seville Quartter in Downtown Pensacola | 850-434-621, susi@rosies.com www.rosies.com | |
| Nov. 22 | Draggin' Tail 18 Mile Run | 8 a.m. CT | $18 early, $22 after 11/15.Pre-registered runners get their choice of short or long sleeved T's. No shirt option is $12. 3 person relays available in male, mixed, and female categories. $45 early, $60 after 11/15. | Sunny Hill, FL Community Center | Joe Edgecombe, 850-747-7971 (D), 271-8017 (E), Marty Kirkland 850-265-8439 (E) or email:joeruns@yahoo.com Online registration on active.com | Posted 11/30 |
| Nov. 27 | Tallahassee Turkey Trot, 1M, 5K, 10K & 15K | 1M, 8 a.m.; all others 8:30 a.m. | Registration form - pre-register at Sportsbeat or by mail: David Yon, 313 N. Monroe St. Suite 200, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301 | State Office Satellite Complex at SouthWood | David Yon, 425-6671 or 668-2236; email david@radeylaw.com | Posted 11/28 |
December
| DATE | EVENT | TIME | Registration | LOCATION | CONTACT | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 6 | Reindeer Run 5K | 9 a.m. | $15 race day | Port St. Joe (East of Panama City), Reid Avenue, Downtown Business District. | Sandy Buccieri-Bish | |
| Dec. 6 | 10 Mile Challenge, 2X5 mile relay | 8:30 a.m. | Registration form; Prereg: $12.00 nonmenbers, $10.00 members, $5.00 no shirt. Relay is $7.00 menbers, $9.00 nonmembers, $4.00 no shirt. Race day registration starts at 7:30. Fees: $16.00 and $7.00 no shirt. | Killearn Lakes Elementary School | Dawn Brown | Posted 12/6 |
| Dec. 6 | FSU/AMSA 5K | 8 a.m. | Click event title for details. | Westcott Fountain to Mike Long Track | Shawn Patterson | |
| Dec. 6 | Jingle Bell Run 3K | 6:45 p.m. | Registration forms at SportsBeat or before event. | Downtown | SportsBeat | |
| Dec. 13 | Winter Warmup Community Track Meet | 1 p.m. | Running events from 100 to 1600 meters, plus relays, hurdles, high jump and long jump. Open to all ages, from 10 and under to 50 and over. Entry fee: $1 per event. | Maclay School Track | Gary Droze, 668-2373 (work) 942-733 (home) | |
| Dec. 13 | Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic, 50K & 50M | 7 a.m. | Click event title for details. | WakullaSprings State Park | Fred Deckert, 850/893-9739 | |
| Dec. 14 | Tallahassee Marathon | 8 a.m. | Click event title for registration form. | Wakulla Springs State Park | Peg Griffin |