The 2022 GWTC Female Runner of the Year – Katie Sherron (TP)
2022 GWTC Female Runner of the Year - Katie Sherron Written and presented by Tom Perkins January 8, 2023 A few years ago, at the Breakfast on the Track Mile Race, Bill Lott, Felton Wright and I were talking about starting a betting pool. A female runner had registered...
The 2022 GWTC Female Runner of the Year – Katie Sherron (MJY)
GWTC Female Runner of the Year Award - Katie Sherron Written by Mary Jean Yon In naming its Runners of the Year, Gulf Winds Track Club seeks to honor those who, besides achieving outstanding times in the past year at various distances in local, regional, and national...
The 2022 Cleveland Caldwell Advancement of the Sport Award – Elizabeth Kamerick
2022 Cleveland-Caldwell Advancement of the Sport Award - Elizabeth Kamerick Presented by Judy Alexander January 8, 2023 This award is given in recognition of those who make significant contributions to the advancement of the sport, whether through research, education...
2022 Male Triathlete of The Year – Matt Vermeer
2022 GWTC Male Triathlete of the Year – Matt Vermeer Presented by Brittany Vermeer January 8, 2023 The 2022 Male Triathlete of the Year hasn’t been a triathlete for very long- just short years, but his work ethic, commitment to the club, and what he has accomplished...
The 2022 Bill Lott Volunteer of the Year Award – Fran McLean
GWTC 2022 Volunteer of the Year - Fran McLean Presented by Mary Jean Yon January 8, 2023 The Volunteer of the Year award recognizes someone who has contributed hours of time assisting in Club activities. But how about somebody who has invested YEARS in volunteering...
Presidents Column February 2026
I have to say, until recently, I had yet to attend a widely recognized world event, athletic or otherwise, that happens to be held in a different part of the planet each year. The World Cross Country Championships was an event to behold. I was fortunate to attend the...
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.






