Race Calendar - 2006 - Subject to Change -- Provided for informational purposes only
Gulf Winds Track Club does not endorse or assume responsibility for non-GWTC races.Race Calendar - 2006 - 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 2006 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 |
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| Jan. 7 | Kiwanis River Run 5K/10K | 9 a.m. | Race Day Registration (7:30 a.m.) $15; pre-registration $10; no t-shirt option. Online registration at www.active.com | Earle May Boat Basin | Ben Fuller Bainbridge Kiwanis 229-243-7798 | Posted |
| Jan. 14 | Bowlegs 5K | 9 a.m. | Click event title for complete information. | FSU/FAMU Engineering Building - Innovation Park | Larry Giunipero (878-5569) or Bill Hillison (893-4557) | Posted |
| Jan. 15 | Apalachicola Bridge Run 10K | 2:30 p.m. | Click event title for complete information. | Apalachicola (Gibson Inn) | Hobson Fulmer | Posted |
| Jan. 21 | GWTC 30K | 8:00 a.m. | Click event title for complete information. | Old Centerville Road | Jerry & Jackie McDaniel, 297-0009 | Posted |
| Jan. 28 | Capital City Challenge 5K | Special Olympic Athletes 1/2-Miler: 8:30 and 5K: 9:00 | Click event title for complete information. Active.com registration available. | Mike Long Track/FSU | Terry Massa (850) 509-2613 terrymassa@aol.com or Lonnie Seay (850) 922-2984 SEAYL@leoncountyfl.gov | Posted |
February
March
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| Mar. 4 | Red Pepper Run 5K | 8 a.m. | Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. in the parking lot of the Blue Parrot Restaurant, which is on the beach just west of the road you come onto the island on, very near the Buccaneer Inn (which is where the race starts). | St. George Island | Nick and Barbara Yonclas, evening 850-927-2130 and day 850-670-1661 | Posted |
| Mar. 4 | TRBC 10K/1M | 10K: 8 a.m.; 1M 8:10 a.m. | Click event title for complete information. | Thomasville Road Baptist Church, 3131 Thomasville Road | Grea Bevis, 508-0874 | Posted |
| Mar. 5 | St. Marks Econoduathlon | 9 a.m. | Registration 8 a.m., click event title for details. | J. Lewis Hall Park, Woodville | Mike Boll | |
| Mar. 5 | Seaside Half Marathon & 5K | Half Marathon -7:30 a.m.; 5K -7:40 a.m. | Online registration on www.active.com | Seaside, FL | info@seasidehalfmarathon.com, 850-231-6190 P.O. Box 4825 Seaside, FL 32459-4825 | Posted |
| 11-Mar | Navy JROTC/John Reinking Memorial 5K | 9 a.m. | Click event title for complete information. | Maclay Gardens State Park | Bill Reineking 309-1414 | |
| Mar. 11 | Family Fun Run | 8 a.m. | $10 by March 8th or $15 on race day. Immediate family members pay the first entry fee and deduct $3 from the fee of each additional entrant. Family entrants must be submitted together. | Myers Park Neighborhood, starting behind Ross Shopping Center at the intersection of E. Lafayette St. and Seminole Dr. | Letisha Bivins, (850) 345-7434 | |
| Mar. 11 | Azalea Festival 5K / 1 Mile | 8:30 AM 5K, 9:15 AM 1 Mile (Call to check times) | www.getactivevaldosta.com | Drexel Park, Valdosta, Georgia | Caterina Orr, 229-333-1817 | |
| Mar. 18 | Shamrock Scurry 5K | Children's Run, 8:15; 5K, 8:45 | Pancake breakfast following 5K. Click event title for complete information. 32" TV to the first person breaking 16:00. | Celebration Baptist Church | Terry Ryan, 850/562-6466 ext 3307 or 850/668-4273 | |
| Mar. 18 | Sand Hills 10 Mile and 5K Run | 8 a.m. | $15 early/$18 race day. Online registration on www.active.com | Sunny Hills, FL | Ray Bentz 850-747-3018, | |
| Mar. 18 | Furry Scurry 5/10K | 8:30 a.m. | Click event title for complete information.Check out their website, too! | Easterwood Dr., next to Tom Brown Park | Kate MacFall, 508-1001 | Posted |
| Mar. 23 | Spring Break Community Track Meet | 5:30 p.m. | OPEN TO ALL AGES $2.00 per person for as many events as you wish to run. Order of events: 800, 100, 1600, 200, 3200, 400 | Maclay School Track | Gary Droze 668-2373/942-7333 | |
| Mar. 24 | Dogwood Festival Walk/Run | Walk – 5:30 p.m. | Registration – 5:00 p.m., Click event title for complete information. | Main Street, Attapulgus, Georgia | Janice Baty, 229-465-3896; Myra Hartzog, 229-465-3475; Doris Gay, 229-465-3482 | |
| Mar. 25 | Habitat for Humanity 5K | 9 a.m. | Early registration: $12 Late Registration: $15 Group registration (10 people or more): $10/person Click event title for flier, or http://www.fsuhabitat.org | FSU/Tully Gym | Rebecca Slicker, 644-3285 | Posted |
| Mar. 25 | ZTA Race to Live | 9 a.m. | 514 W. College Ave. (ZTA house) | Darcy Landsman | ||
| Mar. 25 | Red Hills Triathlon | 7 a.m. | MaclayGardens State Park | Kathy McDaris | ||
April
| Apr. 1 | Springtime 10K/1M | 8 a.m. | Click event title for complete information. Race map. Finishers medal Team entry form. | From downtown to DOT parking lot. | Jeanne O'Kon & Tom Perkins | Posted |
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| Apr. 8 | Worm Gruntin' 5K | 9 a.m. | Click event title for complete information. | Downtown Sopchoppy. | Festival Hotline - (850) 962-2020 | |
| Apr. 8 | Lee's Place 5K | 8:30 a.m. | Click event title for complete information. | Maclay Gardens | Tara Stalnaker, (850) 841-7733 | |
| Apr. 8 | Healthy Body Bash and 5K Run/Walk | 9 a.m. | Free for FSU students; $10 for public | Woodward Plaza, FSU | Heather Fisher at 850-644-8871 | |
| Apr. 15 | 32nd Annual Palace Saloon 5K | 8 a.m. | Click event title for complete information. Online registration at www.active.com | Messer Field(Intersection of Jackson Bluff Rd. and Dupree St.) | Reid Vannoy, 894-5659 | Posted |
| Apr. 15 | National Mayhaw Festival 5k Run & 1 mile fun run/walk | 8:30 a.m. | Colquitt, GA | Dr. Russ Henley 229-758-8500 or 229-758-5322 (evening); or Debbie Wittmer 229-758-5240; or www.colquitt-georgia.com | ||
| Apr. 17 | Boston Marathon | 11:25 - Push-rim wheelchairs 11:31 - Elite women 12:00 - Wave 1 (includes elite men) 12:30 - Wave 2 | Click event title for complete information. | Boston, MA | ||
| Apr. 22 | Colin P. Kelly Freedom Run 1M/5K | 7:30/8 a.m. | Click event title for registration form. | Madison | Enid Mazzone, (850) 973-1637 | |
| Apr. 22 | St. Teresa's School Nun Run 5K and mile | 8:45 AM (Mile at 8:30 AM) | By 4/10, $10 for mile and $12 for 5K. On race day, $12 for mile and $15 for 5K | St. Teresa's School 417 Edgewood Lane, Albany, GA, USA, 31707 | Cathy Jones 229-436-0134 | |
| Apr. 22 | Rose City 5K Walk | 8:30 a.m. | Thomasville | ymca@rose.net (229)226-9878 | ||
| Apr. 29 | Rose City 10K/1M | 8:00 a.m. | Thomasville | ymca@rose.net (229)226-9878 | Posted |
May
| 6-May | Meals on Wheels 5K Run/Senior 1K Walk(5K Run & Senior Walk on separate courses) | 8 a.m. | Early Student Rate (includes t-shirt) $ 10 (Under 18 years of age); Early Adult Rate (includes t-shirt) $ 12; Early Adult Rate, No T-Shirt $ 8; Run Day (with or without t-shirt) $ 15; Senior 1 Mile Walk (includes t-shirt) $ 12 | Maclay Gardens; click here for course map. | Sharon Davidson, 921-5554 | Posted |
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| 6-May | Fiesta Run 10K/5K | 8 a.m. | http://www.pensacolarunners.com | Seville Square: Bus pick-up to the start from 6:00 am – 7:15 a.m., Pensacola, Florida | Ray Yarbrough – 850-476-8765 | |
| 13-May | Marzuq Shriners 5K | 8 a.m. | Click event title for flyer. | Maclay Gardens | Posted | |
| 20-May | Bear Lake Trail Challenge 4-miler | 8 a.m. | http://www.pensacolarunners.com | Bear Lake Recreation Area – Blackwater State Forest Munson, Florida | Don Williams – 850-324-3180 | |
| May 21 | Red Hills Kids Triathlon | 8:30 A.M. | Click event title for complete details. | Maclay Gardens State Park | Bonnie, Felton, & Jamie Wright, 386-3500 | Posted |
| 29-May | Gate-to-Gate 4.4M | 7:30 a.m. CDT | Register at active.com | Eglin AFB |
June
| June 3 | Potluck 4M | 6 p.m. - 4 mile prediction run 7 p.m. - Open Mike Social | Click for registration form. | Forest Meadows | David Yon | Posted |
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| 3-Jun | Capital City Ride for Hope | 7 a.m. | Click event title for details. | Celebration Baptist Church | Mandy Rogers | |
| June 17 | Melon Run 5K | 8:15 a.m. | Click event title for details. | JCHS Gym, Monticello, FL | Ferd Naughton, (850)997-3912, (850)342-0817, (850)997-5552 or Larry Halsey | Posted |
| 17-Jun | Gary McAdams Summer Sunset 5K | 6 p.m. | http://www.pensacolarunners.com | Seville Square, Pensacola | Bob Kelly – 850-484-5230 | |
| June 24 | St. George Island Sizzler 5K/1M | 7 p.m. | Click event title for complete information.(Note that time is P.M.) | St. George Island, FL | Hobson Fulmer | Posted |
| 25-Jun | Navarre Fun Fest 5K | 7 a.m. | Early registration is $15 through June 22 at www.navarre5krun.com | Navarre Beach, FL | Emily Homan |
July
| July 4 | Firecracker 5K | 7:30 a.m. | Click event title for complete information. | Greensboro, FL | Posted | |
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| July 4 | Baytree 8K | 8 a.m. | www.getactivevaldosta.com | Valdosta, GA | Todd Smoot | |
| July | Freedom Springs Triathlon | 7 a.m. CDST | The adult triathlon is a ¼ mile swim, 10-mile bike, & 5k run. Kids event is a 100-yard swim, 5k bike, & 1-mile run. | Marianna, FL | Terry Edwards, 850 482-3415 | Posted |
| 15-Jul | Deerpoint Lake 1 Mile Open Water Swim | 8 a.m. CT | Deerpoint Lake Dam on Hwy 2301 | Deerpoint Lake Dam on Hwy 2301 (Click for map.) | Joe Edgecombe 850-774-0018 (D) or 850-763-5005 | |
| July 22 | 20th Critter Run 5K | 6 p.m. CT | $15/$20 Great Post Race Party | Westgate Park, Dothan AL | Larry Dykes 334-792-6021 |
August
| Aug. 4 | Midsummer Nite 3K | 7 p.m. | Click event title for flyer. | Adams St., in front of Clyde's & Costello's | Sandalbeat, 576-3338 | Posted |
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| Aug. 12 | Breakfast on the Track 1M | 7:45 a.m. | Click event title for complete information. | Maclay School | Bonnie, Felton, & Jamie Wright, 386-3500 | Posted |
| Aug. 12 | Run for Love 5K | 7:15 PM ET 1 Mile / 7:45 PM ET 5K | 5K - $14 received on or before August 6th / $17 thereafter 1 Mile - $10 on or before August 6th / $12 thereafter Online registration will be available at active.com | Abraham Baldwin College Tennis Center Interstate 75, Exit 64 Tifton, Georgia | Ernest Lang H: (229)382-7579 W: (229)382-4264 | |
| Aug. 19 | Downhill Mile Extravaganza | 8 a.m. | Click event title for complete details. | Miller Landing Rd, off North Meridian Rd. (starts 1 mile west of soccer entrance) | Gary Droze, 942-7333/668-2373 | Posted |
| Aug. 19 | MDA Walkathon/Marathon | 7:30 a.m. | Click event title for flyer. | ERA office in Killearn | Nancy or Paula, 893-2115 | |
| Aug. 26 | Miccosukee Madness 8K/5K/1M | 8 a.m./5K & 8K; 8:45/1M | Click event title for complete information. | Miccosukee Greenway: Corner of Edenfield and Miccosukee Roads | Mike Sims (514-3424) or Tom Perkins (894-2019) | Posted |
September
| Sept. 2 | Shaw's 5K and 5 Miler | 7:30 a.m. | Market Square at Timberlane Rd. & Market St. | Joe Dexter, 878-7880 or 245-3798 | ||
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| Sept. 2 | 27th Annual Midnight Chase 5k Run & And 1 Mile Fun Run | Midnight! | Click event title for flyer. Online registration available at http://www.active.com | Panama City Civic Center | Tim Wanamaker @ 850-773-1650 | |
| Sept. 9 | Sickle Cell 5K/1M | 8:15 a.m. 1M; 8:30 a.m. 5K | Click to register. | Gaither Gym/FAMU Campus | Sickle Office, 222-2355 | Posted |
| Sept. 9 | Omega Pepper Festival 5K/1M | 8 a.m./8:45 a.m. | Omega, Ga. (community club house/walking track on hwy 319) | Lamar Dickens, 229-528-4633 | ||
| Sept. 16 | Cougar XC Challenge | Girls Varsity 9:00am; Boys Varsity 9:45am; Open/JV 10:30am | Click event title for flyer. | Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park | Chris Sumner | |
| Sept. 23 | Barbecue & Blues 5K Bridge Run & Fitness Walk | 7:30 a.m. CT | www.draggintailrun.com Click to check out the t-shirt design. | Carl Grey Park, St. Andrews | Joe 850-774-0018 (C) or 850-763-5005 (E) | Posted |
| Sept. 23 | Prefontaine 5K | HS Race, 8:30; Open 9 a.m. | Click event title for flyer. | Silver Lake Recreation Area | Jeff Neilsen, 459-8859 | Posted |
| Sept. 30 | Paws in the Park 5K | 8 a.m. | Click event title for flyer. | Constitution Convention Park, Pt. St. Joe | Jenny Mercuri, (850)647-2504/227-6940 |
October
| Oct. 7 | Tallahassee Women's Distance Festival 5k | 8 a.m. Women; 8:10 a.m. Men | Click event title for flyer. Click here for event information. | Optimist Park | Lisa Unger, 562-2901 | Posted |
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| Oct. 7 | Oyster Spat 5K | 8 a.m. | Click event title for flyer | St. George Island Public Park | Island Outfitters | |
| Oct. 7 | 5K Ramble (Walk/Run) | 11 a.m. | To benefit Tallahassee Alzheimer's Project. Click event title for Registration/Pledge Sheet. | Fallschase Farmhouse (4475 Buck Lake Road) | Lori Abbey 850.386.2778 - Office 850.386.2775 - Fax 850.766.0552 - Cell | |
| Oct. 7 | Walk for Wishes | 8:30 a.m. | Click event title for flyer. | FSU Campus | Jenna Gangestad | |
| Oct. 14 | Pine Run 20K | 9 a.m. | Directions | Int'l Paper Co., GA | David Yon | Posted |
| Oct. 21 | Thomas County Humane Society Run for Rover 5K | 8 a.m./1M Fun Run 9:30 | $12.00 pre registration for the 5K event ($15.00 on race day) $6.00 pre registration for the fun run (Children 12 and under), $8.00 on race day | Thomas University | Carol Jones, (229) 228-0613 | |
| Oct. 21 | Hot Dog 5K and 1M Fun Run for P.A.W.S. | 9 a.m. | 5K Pre-registration (before Oct. 11th) $15 / Day of Race $20 Overall, Masters, and age group awards 1M Pre-registration $5/ Day of Race $8 | Spring Creek Park, Colquitt, GA | Dr. Russ Henley, 229-758-8500 or Maria Vives, 229-758-5338 | |
| Oct. 21 | Habitat for Humanity 5K | 9 a.m. | $12 pre-registration before Oct 11, $15 registration after Oct 11, group rate is $10 per person for 10 or more people, awards, prizes, and t-shirts (included). | FSU Campus/Tully Gym | Rebecca Slicker | |
| Oct. 21 | Trick or Trot 5K | 9 a.m. | Click event title for flyer. | Southwood YMCA | Lynn Thompson, 3196 Merchants Row Blvd., Ste. 200. Tallahassee, FL 32311 | Posted |
| Oct. 21 | Cross Country Track Meet | High School 8:30 (girls); 9:15 (boys). Open race, 10:30 | Click event title for flyer. | Maclay School Campus | Gary Droze, 668-2373/942-7333 | |
| Oct. 26 | FSECC 5K Run/Walk | 9 a.m. | Click event title for registration form. | Esplanade Way, Shuster's Cafe/EATZ (North Side) | Brenda Malone, 510-9439 | |
| Oct. 28 | Boston Mini Marathon | 8 a.m. | Click event title for website. Select the link "For More Information 2006" for a race flyer. | Boston, Ga. | P.O. Box 545 Boston, GA 31626 229-224-6201 | Posted |
| Oct. 28 | Tricker Trek 10K Run & 1 MIle Family Fun Run | 8 a.m. | Standard age groups. Costume contest! $12 early/ $15 race day. | Panama City through old "Cove" area. Online registration on www.active.com | Gumby 850-271-5896 or Joe 8850-774-0018 (D) or 850-763-5005 (E) | |
| Oct. 28 | Alan Sundberg 5K | 8 a.m. | Click event title for registration form. For complete information: www.safeinthesun.org | Maclay Gardens | billsundberg@yahoo.com | Posted |
November
| Nov. 4 | 15th Annual Chili 5K | 9 a.m. CST | http://www.chili5k.com/ | Howze Field, Fort Rucker, AL | Click either link for details. | |
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| Nov. 4 | Chasing the Pig BBQ Festival 5K | 1M 8:45, 5K 9 a.m. | Click event title for flyer. | Douglas, Ga. | Danny McCarty | |
| Nov. 4 | Christmas Connection 5K Run/Walk | 8:30 a.m. | Click event title for flyer. | Albertsons on Thomasville Road at 3521 Thomasville Road. | 893-5166 or 222-2180 | Posted |
| Nov. 5 | Peachtree City 50K | Click event title for flyer. | Peachtree City, Ga. | Scott Ludwig | ||
| Nov. 11 | Veterans Day Classic 10K | 9 a.m. | Click event title for flyer. | Bainbridge College, Bainbridge, GA | Liv Warren, 229/253-0508 | Posted |
| Nov. 11 | YMCA Holiday Chili Run | 15K, 8:15 a.m.; 5K 8:30 a.m.; 1M 8 a.m. | Click event title for flyer. Register online at www.active.com | Albany, Ga. | ymcaalby@bellsouth.net | |
| Nov. 18 | FSU Cares 5K | 8 a.m. | Click event title for registration form. Complete information here. | Westcott Building, FSU | Nadine Dexter, 878-7880 | Posted |
| Nov. 18 | 10th Annual Draggin' Tail 18 Mile Run and 3 person Relay and 5K Run | 8 a.m. | $18 early, $22 late. There will great food for all participants. Unique dragon awards. Pre-registrants get choice of short or long sleeve T-shirts for the 18 miler. Short sleeve T's for the 5K. (Click for t-shirt design.) Relays in male, mixed, and female categories. Register at www.active.com | Sunny Hills | Joe 8850-774-0018 (D) or 850-763-5005 (E) or Marty 850-265-8439 Email: (check the "contact us" page on www.draggintailrun.com) | |
| Nov. 18 | Seville Quarter Turkey Trot | 8 a.m. CST | Complete details atwww.rosies.com | Seville Quarter, Pensacola | Susi Lyon, 850-434-6211 | |
| Nov. 23 | Turkey Trot 1M/5K/10K/15K | Turkey Gobbler 1 Mile Run/Walk 8:00 a.m. 5K, 10K, and 15K Races 8:30 a.m. | Click event title for flyer. Registration form here. Online registration. | State Office Satellite Complex at SouthWood | David Yon, 425-6671 or 668-2236; email david@radeylaw.com | Posted |
| Nov. 25 | Apalachicola River Run 5K | 8 a.m. | Register starting at 7:00 a.m.day of race on Water Street, in front of Historic Cotton Exchange. All entries $15.00 (includes t-shirt). | Apalachicola, FL | jspohrer@forgottencoastoutdoors.com, 850-670-5496 | |
| Nov. 25 | Swine Time Festival 5k & Kids Fun Run | 8:30 a.m. | Click event title to register at active.com | At the fairgrounds in Climax, GA | Craig Burnside, 229.246.4085 |
December
| Dec. 2 | GWTC 10 Mile Challenge/5M Race | 8 a.m. | Click event title for flyer. Course map. | Tiny's Barbecue, Hwy. 20 | Judy Alexander, 383-1361 | Posted |
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| Dec. 2 | Jingle Bell Run 3K | 6:15 p.m. | Click event title for flyer. | Downtown Tallahassee | Shannon Sullivan, 576-3338 | |
| Dec. 2 | Reindeer Run 5K Run and Fitness Walk | 9 a.m. | Click event title for details. Course map. | Port St. Joe | Jenny Mercuri, 647-2504/227-6940 | |
| Dec. 9 | Tallahassee Ultra | 7 a.m. | Click event title for details. | Wakulla Springs State Park | Gary Griffin | |
| Dec. 16 | Jingle Bell 5k/1M | 4 p.m. CST | In advance, $10 and new unwrapped toy, $5 and toy for track teams; $15 and toy raceday. | Petals-n-things, Hwy. 71 | Patty Fisher or Betty Justice, (850) 639-5588 | |
| Dec. 16 | Casting Off Cancer 5K | 8 am registration, 9 am 5k start, 10 am fun run start. | $15 by 12/9, $18 after 12/9 for 5k $7 Dollars by 12/9, $10 after 12/9 for Fun Run. | Panama City. Starts at the Marina at the end of Harrison Avenue. | Brandon, 850-874-2234 |