I wish I was there
I would much prefer to be there instead of watching from my couch. The USA Olympic track and field trials and the Olympic track and field games are among my favorite places to be – no matter where they are. COVID – 19 doesn’t care what I think. But we are way ahead of...
Stan Linton Takes Another Step Forward in Portland
One of the hallmarks of the Tallahassee running community and Gulf Winds Track Club it that it is like a big family. After more than a year of few races and very little activity, derisiveness made its way to the front too often. But families pull together. In addition...
COVID 19 closes Eglin AFB to runners for another year…
I feel powerless from the belief that I may never again get to enjoy the Eglin AFB Gate to Gate 4.4 Mile run and post-race party that for years have commemorated Memorial Day, our national holiday of remembrance… The COVID Pandemic has disrupted the annual road race...
A Tribute to Mike Boll
Jerry McDaniel pays tribute to Mike Boll, runner, cyclist and friend.
Ready to Lace Up?
Racing eases back for summer with track series, Melon Run Racing is back. The June calendar is full! Yes, smiles are popping up everywhere and COVID’s strangle hold is broken. I am not suggesting that there are not still reasons to be careful. In fact, people are...
Vice Presidents Column June-July 2025
This past week, the GWTC Executive Board voted to make the single largest donation that we have ever made to become an official sponsor of the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships being held at Apalachee Regional Park, known to most runners as the ARP. If...
As Tallahassee’s premier running organization, we know how to put on the best road and trail races in the south, as well as provide educational opportunities for runners young and old. What the Gulf Winds Track Club does even better though is to give back to community organizations across a wide range of needs to help those receiving services. Take a moment to peruse historical contributions and direct donations so designated by race directors in our club to recipient organizations. Gulf Winds Track Club supports our community!
- 2025-26 Donations and Grants – $145,938.24
- 2024-25 Donations and Grants – $131,200.16
- 2023-24 Donations and Grants – $82,565.90
- 2022-23 Donations and Grants – $88,612.85
- 2021-22 Donations and Grants – $82,326.49
The purpose of this Club is to support an engaged and active running community, whether for competition, physical fitness or pleasure, by providing group runs, races, socials, educational exchanges and other fitness activities for all ages.
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