Everyone ends up chasing Fox and Reid at the Pilgrim Chase

One thing that runners in Dothan, Alabama, have to be thankful for is the Larry and Ronna Dykes Trail in Westgate Park. The three-and-a-half mile loop is a perfect venue for races, cross-country meets, or a good workout. And each November on the Saturday morning after Thanksgiving, Dothan athletes can show how thankful they are for the trail by competing in the Pilgrim Chase 5K Trail Race in Westgate Park.


Dothan's Austin Fox won the 28 November 2015 edition of the race, finishing almost 400 meters ahead of the next runner. Fox, who also won the Pilgrim Chase in 2013, covered the 3.1-mile course in 17:28. Rob Oates of Brandon, Mississippi finished runner-up in 19:00. Cottondale High junior-year cross country runner Michael Black was third in 19:34.


Right behind Black was the women's winner, Ginna Reid. A schoolteacher in Buncombe County, North Carolina, Reid was fourth overall in 19:36, nearly 900 meters ahead of the next woman in the race.


Cottondale High frosh cross country runner Blayton See outkicked Dale Thomas of Taylor, Alabama, for fifth, 20:00 to 20:01. Thomas was the top master runner in the race.


Lindsey Fox of Nashville, Tennessee, slipped by Margaret Winkler 23:52 to 23:54 to take second in the women's standings, placing thirteenth overall. Winkler, from Blakely, Georgia, was fourteenth overall and the top woman master.


78 athletes finished the 2015 Pilgrim Chase 5K Trail Race. Wiregrass running returns to Westgate Park on Saturday morning, 26 December 2015, at the Last Gasp 5K Trail Race.


Top Ten Men, Dothan Runners' 2015 Pilgrim Chase 5K

1. 17:28 ~ Austin Fox (M, 27) Dothan, AL
2. 19:00 ~ Rob Oates (M, 37) Brandon, MS
3. 19:34 ~ Michael Black (M, 17) Cottondale, FL
4. 20:00 ~ Blayton See (M, 14) Cottondale, FL
5. 20:01 ~ Dale Thomas (M, 52) Taylor, AL
6. 20:33 ~ Coly Ely (M, 23) Headland, AL
7. 20:49 ~ Reuben Oates (M, 31) Clinton, MS
8. 21:40 ~ Mark McCarra (M, 50) Grand Ridge, FL
9. 22:47 ~ Steven Fox (M, 29) Dothan, AL
10. 23:39 ~ Alan Flores (M, 12) Dothan, AL

Top Ten Women, Dothan Runners' 2015 Pilgrim Chase 5K

1. 19:36 ~ Ginna Reid (F, 37) Asheville, NC
2. 23:52 ~ Lindsey Fox (F, 30) Nashville, TN
3. 23:54 ~ Margaret Winkler (F, 42) Blakely, GA
4. 24:27 ~ Kimberly Floyd (F, 37) Enterprise, AL
5. 25:55 ~ Brianna Lisenby (F, 25) Montgomery, AL
6. 26:10 ~ Molly Matthews (F, 14) Dothan, AL
7. 26:18 ~ Beverly Lovelady (F, 44) Auburn, AL
8. 26:28 ~ Tanya Woodham (F, 43) LaGrange, GA
9. 27:03 ~ Cassie Logan (F, 52) Headland, AL
10. 27:04 ~ Libby Mills (F, 31) Slocomb, AL

Dothan Runners' Pilgrim Chase 5K Trail Race winners, 2000 - 2015
Date	Men	Women	Finishers
4 November 2000	18:22, Matt Parker	24:00, Nancy Hein	60
3 November 2001	18:23, David Robinson	22:38, Karen Kenney	68
23 November 2002	16:59, Ben Fish	22:38, Rachel Zent	56
22 November 2003	19:26, Al Goudzwaard	22:17, Donna Dowd	61
20 November 2004	19:14, Brian Hickey	23:43, Lou Ellen Jayroe	38
26 November 2005	19:44, Gabe Mitchell	22:57, Lou Ellen Jayroe	69
25 November 2006	17:36, Aubrey Darnell	22:43, Lou Ellen Jayroe	66
24 November 2007	18:24, Gabe Mitchell	23:54, Lou Ellen Jayroe	73
29 November 2008	19:01, Myles Gibson	24:11, Lou Ellen Jayroe	54
28 November 2009	18:05, Ashley Folkes	21:58, Kayla Fox	81
27 November 2010	16:24, Christopher Hough	24:10, Emily Anne Latta	73
26 November 2011	17:47, Sean Kent	20:02, Ashlee Romani	112
24 November 2012	17:10, David Seymour	22:50, Kayla Fox	127
30 November 2013	17:14, Austin Fox	19:27, In-Mi Matsunaga	96
29 November 2014	18:41, Adam McPherson	23:07, Val Lichner	97
28 November 2015	17:28, Austin Fox	19:36, Ginna Reid	78

Links

• Complete results of the 2015 Pilgrim Chase 5K
  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1J2xDCATaiOLH_22FSbQZI2Vs6bRWqtFUlEYMH_Z9O6M/pubhtml
  
  
• 2014 story, “McPherson and Lichner are Dothan's paramount pilgrim pursuers”
  http://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2014/11/pilgrim-chase-2014.html
  
  
• 2013 story, “Veteran harriers Fox and Matsunaga win the Pilgrim Chase 5K”
  http://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2013/12/pilgrim-chase-2013.html
  
  
• 2011 story, “Kent and Romani catch titles at Pilgrim Chase 5K”
  http://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2011/12/pilgrim-chase-2011.html
  
  
• 2010 story, “73 athletes chase pilgrims; none catch Hough or Latta”
  http://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2010/11/pilgrim-chase-2010.html
  
  
• Find upcoming races near Dothan or any other city within 100 miles of Tallahassee
  http://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/search/label/calendar?max-results=1
  
  

#1558

Whitehead and Cauthen reap victory at the Harvest Run

The Thanksgiving holiday in the United States is at least in part a harvest festival, so it was entirely appropriate to hold Leesburg, Georgia's second annual Harvest Run on Thanksgiving morning--Thursday, 26 November 2015. Darton State professor Patrick Whitehead won the Harvest Run 10K in 36:11, finishing the 6.2-mile race more than 600 meters ahead of the next runner. Allison Cauthen was the women's champ, placing tenth overall in 47:58. Westover Middle School eighth-grade cross country runner Henry Plowden won the 5K in 18:46. Another eighth grader, Southland Academy's Ryleigh Bell, took the women's title, finishing seventh overall in 22:09.


Behind Whitehead in the 10K, Dan Moffitt took second in 38:37. Dennis Moore was the fastest master runner, placing third overall in 41:12. On the women's side, Jennifer Romano was the top master runner and second female finisher, coming in twelfth overall in 48:14. Jody Hays was third in the women's standings, fifteenth overall in 50:41.


In the 5K, Southland Academy alum Alex Arnold was second to Plowden, running 19:32. Jordan Jones was third in the shorter race at 20:41. Ken Parker was the top master, coming in sixth overall in 21:26. The women's runner-up in the 5K was Ansley Cain, a junior on the Lee County High cross country team. Cain was fourteenth overall in 24:04. Westover High junior Janie Plowden was third in the women's standings, sixteenth overall in 24:25. The top woman master and fourth female finisher was Guna Gunawan, 22nd overall in 25:04.


Top Ten Men, 2015 Leesburg, Georgia, Harvest Run 10K

1. 36:10.3 ~ Patrick Whitehead (M, 29)
2. 38:36.7 ~ Dan Moffit (M, 25)
3. 41:11.8 ~ Dennis Moore (M, 47)
4. 43:13.4 ~ Chris Phillips (M, 36)
5. 43:37.7 ~ Carl Plowden (M, 45)
6. 44:22.1 ~ Seth Tambrini (M, 39)
7. 47:11.8 ~ Case Gregory (M, 11)
8. 47:41.2 ~ Russel Crew (M, 53)
9. 47:52.1 ~ Trevor Cleveland (M, 15)
10. 48:11.5 ~ Tony Romano (M, 42)

Top Ten Women, 2015 Leesburg, Georgia, Harvest Run 10K

1. 47:57.1 ~ Allison Cauthen (F, 26)
2. 48:13.2 ~ Jennifer Romano (F, 41)
3. 50:40.5 ~ Jody Hays (F, 36)
4. 51:02.2 ~ Ramsay Miller (F, 15)
5. 51:07.2 ~ Amy Anderson (F, 39)
6. 52:32.1 ~ Anelise Cimino (F, 24)
7. 55:46.1 ~ Karen Stewart (F, 50)
8. 56:15.8 ~ Sue Palmer (F, 43)
9. 56:42.2 ~ Nena Chancy (F, 42)
10. 56:51.8 ~ Anna Spelts (F, 23)

Top Ten Men, 2015 Leesburg, Georgia, Harvest Run 5K

1. 18:45.5 ~ Henry Plowden (M, 13)
2. 19:31.7 ~ Alex Arnold (M, 18)
3. 20:40.9 ~ Jordan Jones (M, 27)
4. 20:48.4 ~ Ryan Luhrs (M, 33)
5. 21:22.2 ~ Jack Plowden (M, 18)
6. 21:25.1 ~ Ken Parker (M, 49)
7. 22:28.3 ~ John Hall (M, 45)
8. 22:32.1 ~ Ben Phillips (M, 13)
9. 22:40.8 ~ Zachary Parrish (M, 16)
10. 22:59.6 ~ Harrison Bell (M, 16)

Top Ten Women, 2015 Leesburg, Georgia, Harvest Run 5K

1. 22:08.7 ~ Ryleigh Bell (F, 13)
2. 24:03.1 ~ Ansley Cain (F, 16)
3. 24:24.5 ~ Janie Plowden (F, 16)
4. 24:48.3 ~ Traci Newton (F, 39)
5. 25:03.5 ~ Guna Gunawan (F, 43)
6. 25:29.2 ~ Maryann Plowden (F, 45)
7. 25:33.2 ~ Amy Cain (F, 45)
8. 25:48.0 ~ Jolie Grace (F, 44)
9. 25:48.6 ~ Emily Phillips (F, 11)
10. 26:21.7 ~ Taylor Luke (F, 16)

Winners of the Leesburg, Georgia, Harvest Run, 2014 - 2015
Date	Distance	Men	Women	Finishers
27 September 2014	10K	41:19, Dennis Moore	41:32, Jennifer Perkins	25
	5K	21:36, Carl Sagasser	25:01, Carmen Rodriguez	36
26 November 2015	10K	36:11, Patrick Whitehead	47:58, Allison Cauthen	46
	5K	18:46, Henry Plowden	22:09, Ryleigh Bell	96

Links

• Complete results of the 2015 Leesburg, Georgia, Harvest Run
  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dyv8evE6LsoNACQNcm7K4WTlXxQzh3A1GEKpWOHzN5Q/pubhtml
  
  
• Photos of the 2015 Leesburg, Georgia, Harvest Run
  
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• Leesburg, Georgia, Harvest Run
  https://www.facebook.com/Leesburgharvestrun
  
  
• Find other agriculturally-themed races on the Trouble Afoot! calendar
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#1563

Evan Beauchamp makes it three in a row at the Swine Time 5K

Tallahassee master runner Michael Martinez is accustomed to scouting the field of local road races in the minutes before the event. He reported his findings to me just before the Swine Time 5K on Saturday morning, 28 November 2015, in Climax, Georgia.


"The Bainbridge High folks say that they've got a sub-16:00 guy who never ran cross country until this year," said Martinez. "He was an 800-meter runner."


He amended his report later. "It just got interesting. Myles Gibson is here."


The Bainbridge High runner, Poncherella Leonard, wasn't present at Swine Time, but Donalsonville, Georgia, master runner Myles Gibson certainly was. And so was two-time Swine Time winner Evan Beauchamp of the Atlanta Track Club Elite Team. It was Beauchamp who beat Martinez to the finish line, 17:50 to 17:53, to win his third straight Swine Time 5K title. Columbus State University distance runner Amber Braswell was the women's champ, placing seventh overall in 20:24. 97 athletes finished the 3.1-mile race.


The athletes were called to the starting line for instructions at 8:15, but their out-and-back journey over the course didn't start till 8:30. Evan Beauchamp, the defending champion, took the lead soon after the runners set out from the Swine Time Fairgrounds. Myles Gibson and Michael Martinez shared the second position back and forth till the second mile, when Martinez took it for himself. Meanwhile, Beauchamp had built up a 70-meter lead.


Twelve seconds behind Beauchamp with a mile to go, Martinez started to narrow the gap. Beauchamp was too far ahead, though, and made it home with the win in 17:50. Martinez was second in 17:53. Gibson took third in 18:24, while Bainbridge master runner Greg Waddell was fourth in 1933. Bleckley County High senior cross country runner Clay Blanton finished fifth in 19:41.


"It was fun," said Beauchamp. "Sorta."


"I'm coming off a pretty bad injury," said Beauchamp, referring to a torn tendon. "I was in a boot for four months and I've been running again for two months. I'm just happy to be running again."


The men's race had been close, but Amber Braswell didn't have to look over her shoulder in the women's competition. The Columbus State Cougar finished well over 400 meters ahead of her nearest competitor, winning the women's title in 20:24. Chelsey Beauchamp was the women's runner-up for the second year in a row, improving on her 2014 time by nearly two minutes to finish eleventh overall in 22:47. Mallie McRae was the third female finisher, fifteenth overall in 23:40. Donica Williams was fourth in the women's standings, 21st overall in 25:18. Anda Lucia Ariail was the top woman master and fifth female finisher, 22nd overall in 25:25.


"This is my second Swine Time Run," said Braswell. "I first ran it a few years back."


Braswell and three-time champion Evan Beauchamp aren't the only ones to return to Swine Time year after year. If you glance back at the results of past Swine Time races, you'll see many of the same names turning up repeatedly. The record, though, has to be held by Bainbridge Post-Searchlight sports editor Joe Crine. Crine may not have run the race even once, but he has been at every Swine Time since the festival was established in 1975. There's something about Climax and its porkers that keeps bringing people back to this corner of Southwest Georgia, at least for one Saturday each November--the Saturday of Swine Time.


Top Ten Men, 2015 Swine Time 5K

1. 17:50 ~ Evan Beauchamp (M, 25-29)
2. 17:53 ~ Michael Martinez (M, 40-49)
3. 18:24 ~ Myles Gibson (M, 40-49)
4. 19:33 ~ Greg Waddell (M, 40-49)
5. 19:41 ~ Clay Blanton (M, 14-19)
6. 20:15 ~ Luke Allegood (M, 14-19)
7. 20:28 ~ Joe White (M, 30-39)
8. 21:53 ~ Perry Waddell (M, 14-19)
9. 22:05 ~ David Allegood (M, 40-49)
10. 22:50 ~ Jay Herring (M, 50-59)

Top Ten Women, 2015 Swine Time 5K

1. 20:24 ~ Amber Braswell (F, 20-24)
2. 22:47 ~ Chelsey Beauchamp (F, 20-29)
3. 23:40 ~ Mallie McRae (F, 00-13)
4. 25:18 ~ Donica Williams (F, 30-39)
5. 25:25 ~ Anda Lucia Ariail (F, 40-49)
6. 25:34 ~ Meg Jokmen (F, 30-39)
7. 25:44 ~ Suzanne Angell (F, 40-49)
8. 25:59 ~ Caitlin Shephard (F, 14-19)
9. 26:22 ~ Rachel White (F, 30-39)
10. 26:27 ~ Andrea Weckherlin (F, 40-49)

Recent winners of the Climax, Georgia, Swine Time 5K
Date	Men	Women
25 November 1978	31:17, Bret Watzka (10K)	42:59, Nancy Smith (10K)
28 November 1981	(10K)
29 November 1986	(10K, rainy)
28 November 1987	(10K, cloudy)
28 November 1992	(5K)
25 November 2000	17:43, Greg Waddell	22:55, Judy Alexander
26 November 2005
25 November 2006
24 November 2007
29 November 2008	17:27, Caleb Alte	22:46, Mandi O'Mara
28 November 2009	18:11, Isaiah Douglas	McRae Mayfield
27 November 2010	19:15, Caleb Alte	28:26, Annie Beauchamp Gargasz
26 November 2011	17:55, Michael Martinez	24:30, Dana Martin
24 November 2012	17:04, Chase Harris	20:21, Dionis Gauvin
30 November 2013	19:54, Evan Beauchamp	23:36, Julie Genovar
29 November 2014	17:40, Evan Beauchamp	23:48, Julie Genovar
28 November 2015	17:50, Evan Beauchamp	20:24, Amber Braswell

Links:

• Complete results of the 2015 Swine Time 5K at gulfwinds.org
  http://gulfwinds.org/raceresults/2015/Swine%20Time%202015.asp
  
  
• More photos of the 2015 Swine Time 5K
  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10106945954677993.1073742155.5215641&type=1&l=b5a95c25df
  
  
• 2014 story, “Beauchamp and Genovar repeat at Swine Time”
  http://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2014/11/swine-time-2014.html
  
  
• 2013 story, “No hogwash--Beauchamp and Genovar win at Swine Time”
  http://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2013/11/swine-time-2013.html
  
  
• 2011 story, “Martinez and Martin go whole hog at Swine Time”
  http://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2011/11/swine-time-2011.html
  
  
• Upcoming races in Florida's Big Bend, southwest Georgia, and southeast Alabama
  http://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/search/label/calendar?max-results=1
  
  

#1561

5,645 enjoy Turkey Trot; Kaiser and Sherron enjoy it quickly

When a race is held annually for 40 years, like Gulf Winds Track Club's Tallahassee Turkey Trot, you start to see some of the same competitors show up year after year. Nate Kaiser, for instance, was running his seventh Turkey Trot on Thursday morning, 26 November 2015. The difference this time out was that Kaiser not only ran the 15K race faster than in all his previous Turkey Trot outings, but he also won the race for the first time. Kaiser had never placed lower than fifth, but this year he took the top spot in the 9.3-mile event, running 52:41.


But the Tallahassee Turkey Trot didn't grow into an event attracting nearly 6,000 participants without also picking up a few new runners. Katie Sherron, for instance, had never raced the Turkey Trot 15K before 2015. On Thanksgiving morning she toured the 9.3-mile course through Southwood in 57:41, finishing as the first woman and placing eighth overall.


Turkey Trot neophytes and Turkey Trot veterans, all started at 8:30 AM on Esplanade Way, the 15K runners as well as the entries in the 10K and 5K races. Trevor Sununu led the 15K field at the mile mark, but by the end of the second mile Nate Kaiser had taken over. Jose Diaz overtook the fading Sununu just before the fourth mile, moving into second, but Kaiser's lead proved insurmountable. A minute ahead halfway through the 15K, Kaiser finished the race two minutes ahead of the next runner in a winning 52:41. Diaz was second in 54:42. FSU assistant cross country coach Kevin Chin Shue worked his way up through the field to finish third in 56:07. Placing fourth overall, Jay Wallace edged Tony Guillen for the top master spot in the 15K, 57:23 to 57:25.


Katie Sherron was even more dominant in the women's competition. When Sherron crossed the line in 57:41, the second-place woman still had over a mile left to run. Sherron did have the leaders in the women's 10K to run with until the courses for the two races separated near the five-mile mark. After that, she ran faster than her counterparts in the 10K, ending up with a faster average pace than the women in the shorter race. Brittney Barnes was second in the women's standings in the 15K, placing 23rd overall in 64:39. Jillian Heddaeus was the third female finisher, 30th overall in 66:51. Stephanie Liles-Weyant was the first woman master and sixth woman overall, placing 40th in 70:15.


Top Ten Men, Gulf Winds Track Club's 2015 Tallahassee Turkey Trot 15K

1. 52:41 ~ Nate Kaiser (M, 36)
2. 54:42 ~ Jose Diaz (M, 29)
3. 56:07 ~ Kevin Chin Shue (M, 23)
4. 57:23 ~ Jay Wallace (M, 51)
5. 57:24 ~ Bryce Van Dam (M, 28)
6. 57:25 ~ Tony Guillen (M, 46)
7. 57:33 ~ Trevor Sununu (M, 20)
8. 58:40 ~ Kyle Harris (M, 21)
9. 59:05 ~ Drew Farrington (M, 28)
10. 59:09 ~ PJ Jones (M, 37)

Top Ten Women, Gulf Winds Track Club's 2015 Tallahassee Turkey Trot 15K

1. 57:41 ~ Katie Sherron (F, 34)
2. 64:39 ~ Brittney Barnes (F, 27)
3. 66:51 ~ Jillian Heddaeus (F, 32)
4. 67:27 ~ Elisabeth Heal (F, 33)
5. 68:15 ~ Allison Decort (F, 34)
6. 70:15 ~ Stephanie Liles-Weyant (F, 43)
7. 70:25 ~ L.A. Hanlon (F, 37)
8. 71:08 ~ Jane Skalski (F, 31)
9. 71:37 ~ Renee Combs (F, 32)
10. 71:39 ~ Emma Spencer (F, 34)

In the Tallahassee Turkey Trot 10K, Daniel Hamilton was never far ahead of Daniel Baur. Nevertheless, Hamilton was always ahead of Baur, and won the 6.2-mile race in 35:01. Baur settled for second in 35:24. Third place was a duel for the top master runner spot, with Gary Droze prevailing over Bryan Koon 35:40 to 3:18.


Throughout the 10K, Katie Gorman pulled steadily away from the rest of the women's field to win the women's title in 38:38, placing tenth overall in 38:40. Chiles High and West Florida alumna Kelley Bahn was second in the women's standings, coming in 17th overall in 40:08. Adriana Piekarewicz was the third woman finisher, 18th overall in 40:44. Angela Wable was the top woman master, the eleventh female finisher and 45th overall in 45:57.


Top Ten Men, Gulf Winds Track Club's 2015 Tallahassee Turkey Trot 10K

1. 35:01 ~ Daniel Hamilton (M, 27)
2. 35:24 ~ Daniel Baur (M, 29)
3. 35:40 ~ Gary Droze (M, 54)
4. 36:18 ~ Bryan Koon (M, 43)
5. 36:40 ~ Evan Beauchamp (M, 27)
6. 37:14 ~ Thomas Howell (M, 19)
7. 37:35 ~ Colin Abbey (M, 20)
8. 38:07 ~ Terance Keenan (M, 51)
9. 38:29 ~ Sean Hudson (M, 45)
10. 39:04 ~ Jim Halley (M, 36)

Top Ten Women, Gulf Winds Track Club's 2015 Tallahassee Turkey Trot 10K

1. 38:40 ~ Katie Gorman (F, 24)
2. 40:08 ~ Kelley Bahn (F, 23)
3. 40:44 ~ Adriana Piekarewicz (F, 27)
4. 41:24 ~ Kristin Sweeney (F, 21)
5. 42:47 ~ Rachel Givens (F, 21)
6. 42:57 ~ Renee Cox (F, 28)
7. 43:24 ~ Marisa Abegg (F, 28)
8. 44:24 ~ Lauren Huckaba (F, 28)
9. 45:32 ~ Juanita Chalmers (F, 33)
10. 45:34 ~ Melane Leitman (F, 31)

Half a mile into the Tallahassee Turkey Trot 5K, Jake Littlehales, Joseph Garcia, Trevor Touchton, and Dewayne Riley were still trying to run with Ricardo Estremera. Before the mile mark all four had given that up as a bad idea. Estremera went on to win by nearly a minute in 14:53, the fastest Turkey Trot time since Matt Mizereck went 14:46 in 2010. Littlehales outkicked Touchton for second, 15:41 to 15:45, while Garcia was third in 16:01 and Riley fifth in 16:43. Michael Martinez was the fastest master runner in the 5K, placing eighth overall in 17:47.


Florida State assistant cross country coach Emma Reed was still going away from the rest of the women's field when she crossed the finish line in 18:33, taking the women's 5K title. Behind Reed, two high school runners were racing for the second women's spot--Johnson City, Tennessee, Science Hill High senior Lydia Lee and Tallahassee Maclay junior Caroline Willis. Lee put some ground on Willis in the final half mile of the race to take the women's runner-up spot in 19:18, placing 21st overall. Third in the women's standings, Willis was 23rd overall in 19:25.


Top Ten Men, Gulf Winds Track Club's 2015 Tallahassee Turkey Trot 5K

1. 14:53 ~ Ricardo Estremera (M, 29)
2. 15:41 ~ Jake Littlehales (M, 24)
3. 15:45 ~ Trevor Touchton (M, 20)
4. 16:01 ~ Joseph Garcia (M, 20)
5. 16:43 ~ Dewayne Riley (M, 29)
6. 16:52 ~ Zach Deveau (M, 28)
7. 17:33 ~ Adam Wallenfelsz (M, 18)
8. 17:47 ~ Michael Martinez (M, 49)
9. 17:57 ~ Beau Beard (M, 31)
10. 18:06 ~ Caleb Harris (M, 14)

Top Ten Women, Gulf Winds Track Club's 2015 Tallahassee Turkey Trot 5K

1. 18:33 ~ Emma Reed (F, 26)
2. 19:18 ~ Lydia Lee (F, 17)
3. 19:25 ~ Caroline Willis (F, 16)
4. 19:49 ~ Mary Rychlik (F, 29)
5. 20:50 ~ Alyson Churchill (F, 13)
6. 21:04 ~ Marisa Ashley (F, 13)
7. 21:38 ~ Laura McDermott (F, 36)
8. 21:57 ~ Michaela Ashley (F, 17)
9. 22:06 ~ Layla Thompson (F, 10)
10. 22:38 ~ Kerrie Savery (F, 29)

40 years of Tallahassee Turkey Trot winners, 1976 - 2015
Date	Distance	Men	Women	Finishers
November 1976	10 Miles	53:33, Tim Simpkins	78:10, Betty Ely
November 1977	10 Miles	52:49, Tim Simpkins	65:30, Rosemary Desloge
November 1978	15K	46:30, Ken Misner	58:14, Janice Gage
November 1979	15K	49:03, Chuck Jewell	61:06, Janice Gage
November 1980	15K	48:06, Gary Slayton	58:16, Laura Ledbetter
November 1981	15K	46:50, Ernie McKee	58:54, Liz Tromboli
November 1982	15K	47:47, George West	55:51, Margaret Coomber
November 1983	15K	47:02, Ronnie Treadway	55:29, Carla Borovicka
November 1984	15K	49:42, Rick Miller	57:23, Margaret Coomber
November 1985	15K	46:31, Larry Greene	56:49, Karen MacHarg
November 1986	15K	47:35, Herb Wills	53:36, Carla Borovicka
	5K	16:29, Kent Vann	20:44, Gail Reinertsen
November 1987	15K	46:26, Paul Waldron	53:49, Carla Borovicka
	5K	15:46, Rick Miller	19:52, Anita Cicanese
November 1988	15K	47:18, Herb Wills	54:08, Carla Borovicka
	5K	15:36, Rick Miller	20:21, Yvonne Gsteiger
November 1989	15K	47:05, Jessie Close	57:25, Janice Hochstein
	5K	16:02, Gary Droze	21:45, Kathy Bishop
November 1990	15K	48:37, Jeff Wentworth	58:34, Paula Johnson
	5K	15:54, Patrick Calcutt	22:06, Kathy Scarth
November 1991	15K	48:54, Jessie Close	60:51, Tina Davies
	5K	N/A	N/A	N/A
November 1992	15K	55:35, Douglas Henry	1:03:17, Sissi Carroll
	10K	33:52, Bill Crooks	38:00, Lynda Nilges
	5K	No 5K race
November 1993	15K	55:32, Thomas Holshouser	1:04:15, Paula Johnson/Linda Nilges
	10K	32:43, Gary Droze	38:02, Carrie Weyant
	5K	17:23, Tony Wade	17:45, Kirsty Wade
November 1994	15K	55:06, Terry Presnell	58:50, Carrie Weyant
	10K	34:56, Jason Gowans	43:19, Rachel Kosiewski
	5K	17:48, Bill McGuire	18:36, Kim Pawelek
November 1995	15K	49:12, Jessie Close	59:40, Carrie Weyant
	10K	34:17, Jeff Nielsen	40:40, Chateau Mangaroo
	5K	18:14, John Rogers	22:55, Nicole Hylan
November 1996	15K	54:55, Clarence Calloway	59:51, Carrie Weyant
	10K	31:37, Gary Droze	40:34, Susan Bergh
	5K	18:37, Dana Carpenter	17:23, Kim Pawelek
November 1997	15K	52:57, Jeff Nielsen	59:40, Carrie Weyant
	10K	32:37, Lee Willis	37:35, Sarah Docter-Williams
	5K	17:01, Corey Cherr	21:40, Jordann Baker
November 1998	15K	52:47, Robert Pautienus	58:20, Jane Johnson
	10K	32:38, Lee Willis	37:37, Sarah Docter-Williams
	5K	16:33, Michael Joanos	21:56, Anne Johanson
November 1999	15K	53:52, Tim Unger	58:38, Jane Johnson
	10K	33:35, Gary Droze	38:02, Sarah Docter-Williams
	5K	15:45, Lee Willis	20:15, Julie Carico
November 2000	15K	54:30, Gary Droze/Art Remillard	58:39, Jane Johnson
	10K	33:02, Lee Willis	40:02, Allison Eagen
	5K	17:55, Jason Stegall	16:56, Breeda Dennehy-Willis
November 2001	15K	55:43, Slade Ward	64:01, Cynthia Lyons
	10K	35:11, Matt Katz	38:19, Kate Remillard
	5K	17:32, Hunter Cook	21:21, Julia Bryant
November 2002	15K	53:30, Jessie Close	63:26, Carrie Weyant
	10K	34:55, Gary Droze	41:08, Jane Johnson
	5K	16:47, Shawn Patterson	19:42, Karol Withrow
November 2003	15K	51:54, Jessie Close	59:54, Luanne Coulter
	10K	34:15, Phillip Rowan	37:42, Sarah Docter-Williams
	5K	17:18, Corey Preugschat	20:47, Karla Savery
November 2004	15K	50:42, Matthew Dobson	59:54, Jane Johnson
	10K	36:38, Charlie Johnson	37:08, Sarah Docter-Williams
	5K	16:34, Caleb Carmichael	19:23, Karol Withrow
24 November 2005	15K	52:34, Jessie Close	57:59, Luanne Coulter	211
	10K	34:56, Gary Droze	37:35, Sarah Docter-Williams	274
	5K	16:34, Alex Miletich	20:03, Jennifer Emo	992
23 November 2006	15K	50:24, Matthew Dobson	58:24, Sheryl Rosen	207
	10K	32:52, Alex Brickler	35:20, Breeda Dennehy-Willis	295
	5K	16:40, Calvin Vannoy	18:16, Sarah Docter-Williams	1232
22 November 2007	15K	54:37, Jay Wallace	59:52, Sheryl Rosen	208
	10K	32:56, Alex Brickler	41:52, Michelle Sikes	210
	5K	15:37, Stephan Smith	18:39, Micah Adriani	686
27 November 2008	15K	50:10, Chris Lake	59:56, Sheryl Rosen	341
	10K	34:07, Tyler Price	44:33, Kristin Sweeney	389
	5K	16:11, Stan Reecy	18:29, Lisa Johnson	1714
26 November 2009	15K	51:19, Chris Lake	57:49, Amy Hines	346
	10K	32:15, Tyler Price	39:45, Kristin Findley	502
	5K	14:52, Nick Stenuf	17:38, Karen Harvey	2075
25 November 2010	15K	50:48, Chris Lake	61:46, Allison Eagen	464
	10K	35:23, Josh Brown	36:47, Karen Harvey	587
	5K	14:46, Matt Mizereck	18:30, Lisa Johnson	2858
24 November 2011	15K	50:39, Chris Lake	57:36, Pasca Cheruiyot	428
	10K	33:15, Richard Smith	45:41, L.A. Hanlon	643
	5K	16:35, Sean Mendes	19:02, Lisa Johnson	3035
22 November 2012	15K	49:53, Chris Lake	57:27, Sheryl Rosen	432
	10K	33:15, Stanley Linton	36:05, Stephanie Slekis	766
	5K	16:02, Ryan Barrow	16:26, Violah Lagat	3682
28 November 2013	15K	49:59, Joshua Seitz	57:11, Sheryl Rosen	395
	10K	32:38, Stanley Linton	38:00, Seeley Gutierrez	774
	5K	15:28, Kevin Sullivan	18:36, Emily Ness	2980
27 November 2014	15K	49:37, Chris Lake	60:19, Sheryl Rosen	465
	10K	34:49, David Thornton	40:50, Marci Gray	667
	5K	15:52, Joshua Seitz	20:59, Alyson Churchill	3864
26 November 2015	15K	52:41, Nate Kaiser	57:41, Katie Sherron	306
	10K	35:01, Daniel Hamilton	38:40, Katie Gorman	679
	5K	14:53, Ricardo Estremera	18:33, Emma Reed	3890

Links

• Complete results of Gulf Winds Track Club's 2015 Turkey Trot at gulfwinds.org
  http://gulfwinds.org/raceresults/2015/Turkey%20Trot%202015.asp
  
  
• More photos of Gulf Winds Track Club's 2015 Tallahassee Turkey Trot
  
  • Part 1:https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10106927007333623.1073742151.5215641&l=20d4aad225
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• Fred Deckert's photos of Gulf Winds Track Club's 2015 Tallahassee Turkey Trot
  
  • https://picasaweb.google.com/112560881455823075870/TurkeyMile
  • https://picasaweb.google.com/112560881455823075870/Turkey_15A
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• 2014 story, “Lake and Rosen back on top at Turkey Trot”
  http://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2014/11/turkey-trot-2014.html
  
  
• 2013 story, “Seitz and Rosen speed through Southwood to Turkey Trot 15K titles”
  http://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2013/11/turkey-trot-2013.html
  
  
• 2012 story, “Lake and Rosen take titles as 6,000 runners take in Turkey Trot”
  http://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2012/11/turkey-trot-2012.html
  
  
• 2011 story, “Lake and 5,100 runners decide Turkey Trot is 'just right'”
  http://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2011/11/turkey-trot-2011.html
  
  
• 2010 story, “Nearly 5,000 runners devour four races at 2010 Tallahassee Turkey Trot”
  http://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2010/11/turkey-trot-2010.html
  
  
• 2009 story, “No Turkeys Were Harmed in the Trotting of this Race”
  http://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2009/11/no-turkeys-were-harmed-in-trotting-of.html
  
  
• Gulf Winds Track Club's Tallahassee Turkey Trot
  http://tallyturkeytrot.com/
  
  
• Find upcoming races, poultry and non-poultry alike, on the Trouble Afoot! calendar
  http://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/search/label/calendar?max-results=1
  
  

#1557

Kelly repeats and Elam wins at the Valdosta Thanksgiving Day 5K

Thursday morning, 26 November 2015, marked the seventh year in a row that runners were in the streets of Valdosta, Georgia, on Thanksgiving morning, competing in the Valdosta Thanksgiving 5K. Valdosta High cross country coach Ryan Kelly was the fastest of those runners, winning the 3.1-mile race in 18:22 and successfully defending his 2014 Thanksgiving title. Valdosta's Amber Elam was the women's champion, finishing 20th overall in 22:13.


Two high school cross country runners battled for second, with Valdosta High sophomore Quin McGlamery beating out Science Hill High frosh Thomas Seeley 18:30 to 18:41. Just nineteen days earlier, McGlamery had been part of his team's 24th-place showing in Georgia's class 6A State Meet, while Seeley scored on Science Hill's fourth-place squad in the Tennessee class 3A State Meet. High school athletes grabbed seven of the top ten places in the race, but the top master runner in the Thanksgiving 5K took one of the three remaining spots--Valdosta's Rick Mazurkiewicz was ninth overall in 19:34. It was Mazurkiewicz's second year in a row as the fastest master runner in the race.


Fort White High sophomore Sheridan Plasencia was second in the women's standings, finishing 24th overall in 22:58. Plasencia came from just over the state line in Fort White, Florida, but the third female finisher traveled all the way from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to race--fourteen-year-old Sally Hubner placed 26th overall in 23:18. Martha Mazurkiewicz narrowly edged out Debbie Green for top woman master honors, 23:45 to 23:48. Mazurkiewicz was 33rd overall and sixth in the women's standings; Green was 34th overall and the seventh woman.


No one came close to John Seppala's 2009 record of 16:39 or Erin Miller's 2014 women's record of 18:28, but there was a record number of finishers in the race. 203 athletes finished the 2015 Valdosta Thanksgiving 5K, the first time since the race's inception that more than 200 crossed the finish line.


Top Ten Men, 2015 Valdosta Thanksgiving Day 5K

1. 18:21.8 ~ Ryan Kelly (M, 36) Lake Park, GA
2. 18:29.4 ~ Quin McGlamery (M, 15) Valdosta, GA
3. 18:40.2 ~ Thomas Seeley (M, 15) Johnson City, TN
4. 18:54.1 ~ Colin Prinsloo (M, 27) Hahira, GA
5. 18:58.4 ~ Nick Rosatti (M, 18) Hahira, GA
6. 19:15.8 ~ Davis Stewart (M, 17) Valdosta, GA
7. 19:30.8 ~ Jackson Green (M, 18) Valdosta, GA
8. 19:31.3 ~ Andrew Elam (M, 17) Valdosta, GA
9. 19:33.6 ~ Rick Mazurkiewicz (M, 48) Valdosta, GA
10. 19:35.7 ~ Tyler Seeley (M, 13) Johnson City, TN

Top Ten Women, 2015 Valdosta Thanksgiving Day 5K

1. 22:13.0 ~ Amber Elam (F, 26) Valdosta, GA
2. 22:57.3 ~ Sheridan Plasencia (F, 16) Fort White, FL
3. 23:17.3 ~ Sally Hubner (F, 14) Tulsa, OK
4. 23:35.9 ~ Brianna Prinsloo (F, 28) Hahira, GA
5. 23:37.1 ~ Erica Meade Levy (F, 29) Washington, DC
6. 23:45.0 ~ Martha Mazurkiewicz (F, 47) Valdosta, GA
7. 23:48.0 ~ Debbie Green (F, 49) Valdosta, GA
8. 23:53.2 ~ Kelly Davis (F, 26) Valdosta, GA
9. 24:31.8 ~ Taryn Seeley (F, 12) Johnson City, TN
10. 25:14.7 ~ Karen Sunarc (F, 41) Suwanee, GA

Valdosta, Georgia, Thanksgiving Day 5K winners, 2009 - 2015
Date	Men	Women	Finishers
26 November 2009	16:39, John Seppala	19:20, Ashley McGee	118
25 November 2010	17:48, Masked Avenger	21:31, Gretchen Bielmyer	191
24 November 2011	17:42, Nathan Norton	22:01, Gretchen Bielmyer	146
22 November 2012	17:45, Masked Avenger	21:10, Angela Bruhl	115
28 November 2013	16:55, Brandon Hough	19:03, Erin Miller	101
27 November 2014	17:14, Ryan Kelly	18:28, Erin Miller	103
26 November 2015	18:22, Ryan Kelly	22:13, Amber Elam	203

Links

• Complete results of the Valdosta's 2015 Thanksgiving Day 5K
  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1z0PlNYmCchzcvgZnFYM-s825xE-v5R0are-Ly1XdFoM/pubhtml
  
  
• 2014 story, “Kelly wins as Miller sets record at Valdosta's Turkey Day 5K”
  http://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2014/11/valdosta-thanksgiving-2014.html
  
  
• 2013 story, "Hough and Miller fly to Thanksgiving Day wins in Valdosta"
  http://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2013/11/valdosta-thanksgiving-2013.html
  
  
• 2011 story, "A speedy Thanksgiving morning in Valdosta for Norton and Bielmyer"
  http://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2011/12/valdosta-thanksgiving-2011.html
  
  
• 2010 story, "Avenger, Bielmyer run to Thanksgiving Day wins in Valdosta"
  http://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2010/11/valdosta-thanksgiving-2010.html
  
  
• Find a future holiday race on the Trouble Afoot! calendar
  http://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/search/label/calendar?max-results=1
  
  

#1559

25 November 2015 Tallahassee 100-Mile Race Calendar

This is the Tallahassee vicinity road-race schedule for 25 November 2015. If that's more than a week ago, the latest schedule is always available via this link:

http://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/search/label/calendar?max-results=1

This is a listing of upcoming races within 100 miles of Tallahassee, Florida, roughly the region in the map below. If a race isn't listed, I probably haven't heard of it, so post a comment and let me know about it.

26 NOVEMBER 2015

• Gulf Winds Track Club's 40th annual Tallahassee Turkey Trot 15K / 10K / 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET. State Office Satellite Complex at SouthWood, Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. Event web site. Event page on Facebook. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at EventBrite.com. David Yon, david@radeylaw.com or 850-425-6671 or 850-668-2236.
  
• Valdosta Thanksgiving Day 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Valdosta Early College Academy, Azalea Drive and College Street, Valdosta, Georgia 31602. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. A Course/Line, LLC, acourseline@earthlink.net or 229-630-1455.
  
• Mexico Beach Community Garden Turkey Trot 5K. Mexico Beach Community Garden,
  7th Street between Georgia Avenue and Maryland Boulevard, Mexico Beach, Florida 32456. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at active.com.
  
• 2nd annual Harvest Run 10K, 5K, and one-mile fun run. 8:30 AM ET 10K and 5K. Leesburg United Methodist Church, 117 Starksville Avenue North, Leesburg, Georgia 31763. Event page on Facebook. Race web site. Entry form and flyer.
  
• Bay Point Turkey Trot 5K. 8:00 AM CT. Bay Point, 4701 Bay Point Road, Panama City Beach, Florida 32408. Online registration at active.com. Road Race Consultants, 850-691-2506.
  
• Turkey Day 5K.8:30 AM ET. 302 South Pine Street, Live Oak, Florida. Online registration at RaceEntry.com.Save The Cats Of Live Oak, savethecatsofliveoakflorida@gmail.com or 386-364-1006.
  

28 NOVEMBER 2015

• Swine Time 5K. 8:30 AM ET. Swine Time Fairgrounds, New Street, Climax Georgia. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. Swine Time Run profile on Facebook. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at active.com. Paul Fryer, pfryer1@gmail.com or 229-246-8560 or Chip Ariail, dariail@dcboe.com or 229-243-9120.
  
• Pilgrim Chase Trail Run 5K. 9:00 AM CT. Westgate Park, 801 Recreation Road, Dothan, Alabama 36303. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Event web page. Larry Dykes, drcprez@yahoo.com or 334-792-6021.
  
• Miles For Missions 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Northside Baptist Church, 200 East Park Avenue, Valdosta, Georgia 31602. 2013 story. Online registration at RunSignUp.com
  

3 DECEMBER 2015

• Follow The Star 5K Night Race and one-mile fun run. 5:15 PM ET one mile / 5:45 PM ET 5K. Decatur County Courthouse, Bainbridge, Georgia. Entry form and flyer.
  

4 DECEMBER 2015

• 7th annual Blountstown Middle School Jingle Bell Run 5K. 6:00 PM CT. Blountstown Middle School, 17586 Main Street North, Blountstown, Florida 32424. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at active.com.
  

5 DECEMBER 2015

• Gulf Winds Track Club Ten-Mile Challenge and Five-Mile Road Race. 8:00 AM ET. Hawks Rise Elementary School, 205 Meadow Ridge Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32312-1565. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. USATF certified courses FL10078EBM (ten mile) and FL10077EBM (five mile). Event web page. Event page on Facebook. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at EventBrite.com. 10MileChallenge@gmail.com
  
• Panama City Beach Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K. 7:00 AM CT Marathon / 7:30 AM CT Half Marathon / 8:30 AM CT 5K. Pier Park, 600 Pier Park Drive, Panama City Beach, Florida 32413. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Event web site. Online registration at active.com. 850-235-1159
  
• 28th annual Jingle Bell Jog 10K / 5K / One-Mile. 8:00 AM ET 10K / 9:15 AM ET one mile / 9:30 AM ET 5K. Phoebe Health Works, 311 West 3rd Avenue, Albany, GA 31701. 2014 story. 2012 story. 2010 story. USATF certified courses GA09042WC (10 km) and GA09041WC (5 km). Event web site. 229-312-2200.
  
• Jingle Bell Run 3K Fun Run. 6:15 PM ET. Downtown Tallahassee, Monroe Street at Park Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida 32301. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. Event web page. Jan Bubsey, jan.bubsey@talgov.com talgov.com or 850-891-3860.
  
• Delta Nu Zeta Reindeer Run 5K. 9:00 AM ET. Florida State University Integration Statue, 104 North Woodward Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida 32313. Event web site. Event page on Facebook.
  
• 3rd annual Reindeer Run 5K. 8:30 AM ET. Wakulla Senior Citizens Center, 33 Michael Street, Crawfordville, Florida 32327. Event page on Facebook. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at RaceIt.com.Susan Jones, bluewatersusan@gmail.com or 850-566-7584.
  
• Embrace The Amazing 5K. 9:00 AM ET. Bethany Baptist Church, 5064 Bethany Road, Hahira, Georgia 31632. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  
• 3rd annual Frosty 5K and Merry Mile. 7:00 PM ET Mile / 7:30 PM ET 5K. Seminole State Park, 7878 State Park Drive, Donalsonville, Georgia 39845. Event page on Facebook. Mandy Johnson, Ajohnson@swgafarmcredit.com or 229-254-6346.
  

6 DECEMBER 2015

• 3rd annual Santa Sleighs Cancer 5K. 9:00 AM ET. Florida State University Integration Statue, 75 North Woodward Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida 32304. Event page on Facebook.
  

12 DECEMBER 2015

• Gulf Winds Track Club's 34th annual Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic 50K/50M. 7:00 AM ET. Wakulla Springs State Park, 550 Wakulla Park Drive, Wakulla Springs, Florida. 2014 story, 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Event web site. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at UltraSignUp.com. tallahasseeultra@gmail.com
  
• 5th annual Thomasville JSL Red Nose Run 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET 5K / 9:00 AM ET one mile. Thomas University, Pinetree Boulevard and Millpond Road, Thomasville, Georgia 31792. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. USATF course number GA12116WC (5K). Entry form and flyer. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. Tory Schofill, jslthomasville@yahoo.com or 954-829-9167.
  
• 6th annual Reindeer Race 10K, 5K, and ½-mile fun run. 8:00 AM CT 10K / 8:15 AM CT 5K. Saint Andrews State Park, 4607 State Park Lane, Panama City Beach, Florida 32408. USATF certified courses. Event web page. Online registration at active.com. Panama City Junior League, 5K&jlpanamacity.org
  
• Support Lowndes High School Cross Country 5K. 8:30 AM ET. Lowndes High School, 1606 Norman Drive, Valdosta, Georgia 31602. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. Martha Mazurkiewicz, marthamazurkiewicz@lowndes.k12.ga.us
  
• 3rd annual Will Run For S'Mores 5K. 8:30 AM ET. Wild Side Running, 2341 Lake Park Drive, Albany, Georgia 31707. Online registration at active.com. Wild Side Running, 229-395-5778.
  
• Mistletoe 5K and one-mile fun run. 9:00 AM CT. Fortenberry-Colton Physical Fitness Facility, 5900 Skychief Street, Fort Rucker, Alabama 36362. 334-255-3794.
  
• 5th annual Dashing To The Snow 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Darby Pavillion at Wilson Park, 828 NE Lake DeSoto Circle, Lake City, Florida 32055. Online registration at active.com. Lake City Chamber of Commerce, 386-752-3690.
  
• Jingle Bell Jog 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:30 AM ET 5K / 9:30 AM ET one mile. Clinch County High School, 863 Carswell Street, Homerville, Georgia 31634. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. Tammy Hatton, tahatton@clinchcounty.com or 229-560-3864.
  

19 DECEMBER 2015

• Gulf Wind Track Club's fifth annual Tannenbaum Trail 6K Cross Country Run. 9:00 AM ET. Apalachee Regional Park Trail, 7550 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. Event page on Facebook. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at EventBrite.com. Herb Wills, hwills@gmail.com
  
• Tutus and Tennis Shoes 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET one mile / 8:30 AM ET 5K. Brooks County Courthouse, 100 East Screven Street, Quitman, Georgia 31643. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  
• Chick-Fil-A Connect Race Valdosta 10K, 5K, and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET 10K / 8:10 AM ET 5K / 9:00 AM ET one mile. Crossroads Baptist Church, 3001 Country Club Drive, Valdosta, Georgia 31602. Event web page.
  

26 DECEMBER 2015

• Last Gasp 5K Trail Run. 9:00 AM CT. Westgate Park, 801 Recreation Road, Dothan, Alabama 36303. 2014 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Larry Dykes, drcprez@yahoo.com or 334-792-6021.
  

27 DECEMBER 2015

• 4th annual Panama City Beach Biggest Loser Half-Marathon and 5K. 7:00 AM CT half marathon / 7:30 AM CT 5K. Aaron Bessant Amphitheater adjacent to Pier Park, 600 Pier Park Drive, Panama City Beach, Florida 32413. 2014 story. Event web site.
  

31 DECEMBER 2015

• 4th annual Valdosta New Year's Eve 5K. 9:00 PM ET. Lowndes High School, 1606 Norman Drive, Valdosta Georgia, 31601. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. A Course/Line, LLC, acourseline@earthlink.net or 229-630-1455.
  

2 JANUARY 2016

3 JANUARY 2016

• Gulf Winds Track Club's 3rd annual Swamp Forest Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, and Quarter Marathon. 8:00 AM ET. Elinor Klapp Phipps Park, Miller Landing Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32312. Bobby York, byorkjr@msn.com or 850-443-6795.
  
• 33rd annual Jacksonville Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K. 7:00 AM ET. Bolles School, 7400 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32217. 2014 story. 2013 story. Event web page.
  

9 JANUARY 2016

• Gulf Winds Track Club's 32nd annual Bowlegs 5K Run for Scholarship. 9:00 AM ET. FAMU / FSU College of Engineering, 2525 Pottsdamer Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32310-6046. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. USATF certified course #FL12001EBM. Larry Giunipero, lgiunip@cob.fsu.edu or 850-878-5569, or Bill Hillison, bhillis@garnet.acns.fsu.edu or 850-893-4557.
  
• 2nd annual TMH For Life Challenge 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:30 AM ET one mile / 9:00 AM ET 5K. Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, 1300 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, Florida. 2015 story. Tonya Smith, tonya.smith@tmh.org or 850-431-4825.
  
• Proof Brewing Resolution Run (formerly the Prooftoberfest 5K). 9:00 AM ET. Proof Brewing Production Facility in Railroad Square, 644 McDonnell Drive,Tallahassee, Florida 32310. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. (Rescheduled from 4 October 2015.)
  
• 12th annual Kiwanis River Run 10K / 5K. 9:00 AM ET. Earle May Boat Basin, 100 Boat Basin Circle, Bainbridge, Georgia 39817. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 10K is on USATF certified course GA05001WC.
  

16 JANUARY 2016

• 39th annual Gulf Winds Track Club 30K / 15K. 8:00 AM ET. The Retreat at Bradley's Pond, 9002 Bradley Road, Tallahassee, FL 32309. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. 2008 story. USATF certified courses FL06013DL (30K) and FL06014DL (15K). Jerry/Jackie McDaniel, jackiemcdaniel1@gmail.com or 850-591-0081.
  
• 3rd annual Half Shell Hustle 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Riverfront Park, 80 Water Street, Apalachicola, Florida 32320. 2015 story. Event web page. Entry form and flyer. Shelley Shepard, shelshep@yahoo.com or 850-653-6621.
  
• 3rd annual Run For The Son 5K and one-mile fun run 9:00 AM ET one mile / 10:00 AM ET 5K. First Baptist Church-Putney, 1125 Antioch Road, Albany, Georgia. USATF certified course GA13136WC (5K). Event web page. Online registration at active.com. rpcoxwell78@yahoo.com or 229-436-5101.
  
• 20th annual Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon / Half-Marathon / 5K. 8:00 AM ET Marathon / 8:15 AM ET Half-Marathon / 8:30 AM ET 5K. Museum of Aviation, Hwy 247 and Russell Parkway, Warner Robins, Georgia. 2015 story. USATF certified courses #GA10005WC (Marathon), #GA09003WC (Half Marathon), #GA09005WC (5K). Event web page. Museum of Aviation Foundation at museumevents@museumofaviation.org or 478-923-6600, or John Hunter, Race Director, at hunterjh@cox.net or 478-335-3426.
  

23 JANUARY 2016

• 7th annual Trent Trot 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET 5K / 9:00 AM ET one mile. Roberts Elementary School, 5777 Pimlico Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32309. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. Event web page. Event page on Facebook. Rick and Lois Burnette, TrentTrot5K@gmail.com or 850-294-9946.
  
• 5th annual Valdosta BCM Run 4 Missons. 8:00 AM ET. Baptist Collegiate Ministries House, 1522 North Oak Street, Valdosta, Georgia 31602. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. Event page on Facebook. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. Jef Ford or Anne Eanes at 229-242-2071.
  
• 2nd annual High Noon Superbowl 5K. 12:00 Noon CT. Westgate Park, 801 Recreation Road, Dothan, Alabama 36303. 2015 story. Event page on Facebook. Carolyn Houston bchbumspcb12@yahoo.com
  

30 JANUARY 2016

• 4th annual Trailblazer 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:30 AM ET 5K / 9:30 AM ET one mile. DeSoto Trail Elementary School, 5200 Tredington Park Drive Tallahassee, Florida 32309. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. USATF certified course FL14085EBM. Jennifer Hay, jennghayfl@gmail.com
  
• Tulip Trot 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:30 AM ET one mile / 9:00 AM ET 5K. Cascades Park, 1001 South Gadsden Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301. 2015 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. USATF certified course FL14149EBM. Event page on Facebook.
  
• 5th annual Southeast Alabama Community Foundation Half Marathon and 5K. 8:00 AM CT. Flowers Hospital, 4370 West Main Street, Dothan, Alabama 36305. 2015 story. Event page on Facebook.
  
• Kicking And Screaming 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Lowndes High School, 1606 Norman Drive, Valdosta, Georgia 31602. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  

6 FEBRUARY 2016

• 4th annual Jog With The Generals 10K, 5K, and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET 10K & 5K / 9:30 AM ET one mile. Georgia Christian School, 4359 Dasher Road, Valdosta, Georgia. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. Event page on Facebook. Event web page.
  
• 19th annual Pensacola Double Bridge Run 15K and 5K. 7:00 AM CT 15K / 8:30 AM CT 5K. Maritime Park, 301 West Main Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. 2015 story. USATF certified 15K course #FL08009EBM. USATF certified 5K course #FL08010EBM. Event web site.
  
• Mardi Gras 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM CT 5K / 9:15 AM CT one mile. Frank Brown Park, 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, Florida 32413. 2011 story. Online registration at active.com. Joe Edgecombe, joeruns@yahoo.com or 850-763-5005.
  

7 FEBRUARY 2016

• Gulf Winds Track Club's 41st annual Tallahassee Marathon and Half-Marathon. 7:30 AM ET. Mike Long Track, Florida State University, Chieftain Way at Spirit Way, Tallahassee, FL 32306. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Event web site. USATF certified marathon course #FL15085EBM. USATF certified half-marathon course #FL15084EBM. Tallahasseemarathon@gmail.com
  

13 FEBRUARY 2016

• 23rd annual Run For The Cookies 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:30 AM ET one mile / 9:00 AM ET 5K. Tallahassee Community College Lifetime Sports Center, 444 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32304. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. USATF certified 5K course FL14006EBM. Dr. Jeanne O'Kon, okonj@tcc.fl.edu or 850-894-2019.
  
• 3rd annual Run 2-1-1 10K, 5K, and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET one mile / 8:30 AM ET 10K & 5K. Southwood Town Center, Merchants Row Boulevard at Four Oaks Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida. 2015 story. 2014 story.
  
• Riverfront Run 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:30 AM ET one mile / 8:50 AM ET 5K. Albany Welcome Center, 112 North Front Street, Albany, Georgia 31701. 2014 story. 2013 story. Event page on Facebook. Event web site. info@riverfrontrun.com or 229-436-8191.
  

20 FEBRUARY 2016

• Gulf Winds Track Club's 28th annual Flash 12K and 6K. 8:30 AM ET. San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park, 148 Old Fort Road, St. Marks, Florida 32355. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2008 story. USATF certified 12K course FL11133EBM. Mark Priddy, MarkPriddy@msn.com
  

27 FEBRUARY 2016

• 5th annual Hospice Half Marathon. 8:00 AM ET. Georgia Christian School, 4359 Dasher Road, Valdosta, Georgia 31601-2101. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. Event web site. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. Elizabeth Greene, esutton621@gmail.com or 229-403-4854.
  

5 MARCH 2016

• 11th annual Thomasville Road Baptist Church 10K, 5K, and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET one mile / 8:30 AM ET 10K and 5K. Thomasville Road Baptist Church, 3131 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32309. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. USATF certified course FL09035EBM (10K). USATF certified course FL09036EBM (5K). Michael Kennett, mtkyuma@yahoo.com
  
• 10th annual Albany Marathon and Half-Marathon. 7:00 AM ET. Veteran's Park, 112 North Front Street, Albany, GA 31701. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. 1912 story. USATF certified course GA07003WC (Marathon), GA07002WC (half-Marathon). Event web site. Online registration at active.com. info@albanymarathon.com or 229-317-4760.
  
• Red Pepper Run 5K. 8:00 AM ET. The Blue Parrot, 68 West Gorrie Drive, St. George Island, Florida 32328. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. Event web site. Entry form and flyer. Susan Bassett, sbassett@stgeorgewired.com or 850-323-0092.
  
• 8th annual Race The Tortoise 5K. 8:00 AM ET. O'Leno State Park, 410 S.E. O'Leno Park Road, High Springs, Florida 32643. 2015 story. 2014 story. USATF certified course FL09011EBM. Event web page. Cindy Preston, Cynthia.F.Preston@dep.state.fl.us or 386-454-0723.
  
• Adel Kiwanis 5K and one-mile fun run. Memorial Stadium, 1600 Massee Post Road, Adel, Georgia 31620. 8:00 AM ET 5K / 9:00 AM ET one mile. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2011 story. liza.hendrix10@gmail.com.
  

12 MARCH 2016

• 28th annual Shamrock Scurry 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00AM ET one mile / 8:30AM ET 5K.Killearn United Methodist Church, 2800 Shamrock South, Tallahassee, Florida 32309. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Event web page. USATF certified course #FL10021EBM. Course map. scurry@kumconline.org
  
• 38th annual Winston Howell 10,000 Meter Road Race. 9:00 AM CT. National Guard Armory, Highway 52 and 167, Hartford, Alabama 36344. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. USATF certified course #AL96005JD. Event web site. Cary Hatcher at cary.hatcher@gmail.com or 334-588-2343; Mike Kinman at mikek@fnbhartford.com or 334-684-9818.
  
• 16th annual Azalea 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET. Valdosta State University Recreation Center, 1300 Sustella Avenue, Valdosta, Georgia 31698. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2011 story.
  
• 4th annual Gut Run 10K, 5K, and one-mile fun run. Westgate Park Tennis Center, 801 Recreation Road, Dothan, Alabama 36303. 2013 story. Event page on Facebook.
  
• 7th annual Run For Haven 10K and 5K. 4:30 PM ET. 105 SW 128 Street, Tioga, Florida. Event web page. Online registration at active.com. devmail@havenhospice.org or 800-727-1889.
  

13 MARCH 2016

• 7th annual Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranches, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. 7:40 AM ET. Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch, 1813 Cecil Webb Place, Live Oak, Florida 32060. USATF certified marathon course FL10137EBM. USATF certified half-marathon course FL10028EBM. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. Event web page. Chris Carusone, 941-799-7184.
  

19 MARCH 2016

• 7th annual Education For Life 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Florida State University College of Medicine, 1115 West Call Street, Tallahassee, Florida. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Online registration at active.com. Amber Tynan, atynan@southernscholarship.org or 850-222-3833.
  
• 5th annual Bainbridge Half Marathon. 7:00 AM ET. Memorial Hospital, 1500 E. Shotwell Street, Bainbridge, Georgia. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. Event web site. Andy Payne, contact@bainbridgehalfmarathon.com or 229-726-2794.
  

26 MARCH 2016

• Fire Ant Festival 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET. Turner County Special Services School, College Avenue and Gilmore Street, Ashburn, Georgia 31714. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. Festival website. Jonathan Perry, 5krun@cisturnerconnection.org or 229-567-9320.
  
• 49th annual Easter Beach Run Four Mile. 12:00 Noon ET Four Mile / 1:15 PM ET Two Mile / 2:00 PM ET Kids' races. 70 Boardwalk (next to Bubba Gump Shrimp), Daytona Beach, Florida. Event web site.
  

2 APRIL 2016

• Gulf Winds Track Club's 41st annual Springtime 10K, 5K and one-mile kids' run. 7:45 AM ET one-mile / 8:10 AM ET 10K and 5K. Leon County Courthouse, 301 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32301. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. Event web site.
  

9 APRIL 2016

• Worm Gruntin' 5K. 8:30 AM ET. Sopchoppy, Florida. Event web page. 2015 story. Susan Brooks Shearer, smbshearer@aol.com or 850-545-6678.
  
• 2nd annual Warrior Creek 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Perryland Farms, 8200 LaValle Lane, Perry, Florida. 2015 story. USATF certified course FL15053EBM. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RaceRoster.com. LaDonna LaValle, warriorcreek5k@gmail.com or 850-584-2371.
  
• 16th annual Red Hills Triathlon (1/3-mile swim, 16-mile bike, 3.1-mile run). 7:30 AM ET. Maclay Gardens State Park, 3540 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32309. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. Event web site.
  

16 APRIL 2016

• Gulf Winds Track Club's 42nd annual Palace Saloon 5K. 8:00 AM ET. James Messer Fields Park, Jackson Bluff Road and Dupree Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304. USATF certified course FL13028EBM. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. Event web site. Online registration at PalaceSaloon.EventBrite.com. Mike Burns, michaelaburns@yahoo.com
  
• National Mayhaw Festival 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Colquitt-Miller County Chamber of Commerce, 302 East College Street, Colquitt, Georgia 39837.
  

23 APRIL 2016

• 39th annual Rose City Run 10K and one-mile kids' run. 8:00 AM ET 10K / 9:30 AM ET one mile. North Broad Street and Monroe Street, Thomasville, Georgia 31792. USATF certified course GA12003WC (10K). 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Event web page. rcr@ymcathomasville.org or 229-226-9878.
  
• 3rd annual Meridian Run 10K, 5K, and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET one mile / 8:30 AM ET 10K and 5K. North Florida Christian School, 3000 North Meridian Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32312. Event website.
  

30 APRIL 2016

• 5th annual Ronald McDonald House Red Shoe Run 10K, 5K, and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET one mile / 8:30 AM ET 10K and 5K. Southwood Capital Office Complex, Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2012 story.
  
• 3rd annual Nene Fest 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET 5K / 9:00 AM ET one mile. Optimist Park, East Indianhead Drive, Tallahassee, Florida. 2015 story. 2014 story. USATF certified course FL06045DL. Event page on Facebook.
  
• Colors of Autism 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM CT. Citizen's Lodge Park, 4574 Lodge Drive, Marianna, Florida 32446. Chipola Area Autism Resource Center.
  

6 MAY 2016

• 29th annual Gnat Days 5K. 7:00 PM ET. Courthouse Square, Camilla, Georgia. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. Jennifer Burnum, jennifer@camillageorgia.com or 229-336-5255.
  

7 MAY 2016

• 15th annual Tallahassee Tails and Trails Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and one-mile fun run. 8:30 AM ET. Tallahassee-Leon County Animal Service Center, 1125 Easterwood Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32311. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. Event web site.
  
• Marzuq Shrine's 13th annual Mothers Day 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Maclay Gardens State Park, 3540 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32309. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Keiff Lindsey, romanroch@hotmail.com or 850-212-2926.
  
• 6th annual Taunton Family Festival 5K. 8:00 AM CT. Taunton Family Home, 200 Taunton Family Road, Wewahitchka, Florida. Event web site. Online registration at active.com.
  
• 34th annual Gulf Coast Triathlon (half ironman). 6:15 AM CT (first wave). Edgewater Beach Resort, 11212 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, Florida 32407. Event web site. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at active.com. info@gulfcoasttriathlon.com
  

14 MAY 2016

21 MAY 2016

• 5th annual BFD Catfish Crawl 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM CT. M and B Train Park, North Main Street and Railroad Avenue, Blountstown, Florida 32424. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. Event web page. Event page on Facebook. Ben Hall, firechief@blountstownfire.org or 850-674-4988.
  
• Daylily City 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET 5K / 9:00 AM ET one mile. City Park, 8th Street at Parrish Avenue, Adel, Georgia 31620. 2015 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2010 story. Steve Schramm, schramm726@yahoo.com or 229-561-2725.
  

28 MAY 2016

• 31st annual Memorial Day Gate-to-Gate 4.4-Mile Run. 7:30 AM CT. Unity Park, Chinquain Drive and Eglin Boulevard, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Eglin Fitness Center, 850-883-1682 or 850-882-6223.
  

30 MAY 2016

• 8th annual Valdosta Memorial Day 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Valdosta Early College Academy, 1605 Azalea Drive, Valdosta, Georgia. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. A Course/Line, LLC, acourseline@earthlink.net or 229-630-1455.
  
• 10th annual Bainbridge Memorial Day 5K Night Race. 7:00 PM ET. Bainbridge Middle School tennis courts, Miluli Avenue at South Boulevard Drive, Bainbridge, Georgia 39819. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. Shelly Graham shellylgraham@aol.com.
  

4 JUNE 2016

• Gulf Winds Track Club's 19th annual Potluck Bash Cross Country Race. 6:00 PM ET. Forestmeadows Athletic Center, 4750 North Meridian Road, Tallahassee, Florida. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. David Yon, david@radeylaw.com or 850-425-6671.
  
• 42nd annual Billy Bowlegs 5K Night Race. 9:00 PM CT. Fort Walton Beach High School, 400 Hollywood Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547. 2015 story. USATF certified course FL13020EBM. Ed Owens, bowlegs@nwftc.com
  

18 JUNE 2016

• Monticello Kiwanis' 38th annual Melon Run 5K. 8:15 AM ET. First United Methodist Church Family Ministry Center, 325 West Walnut Street, Monticello, Florida 32344. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. story. 2010 story. USATF certified course #FL06044DL. Jessica Corley, jessicacorley@gmail.com or 850-519-2158.
  

25 JUNE 2016

• 4th annual Wakulla County Cross Country Boosters Freedom 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET. Wakulla Springs State Park, 550 Wakulla Park Drive, Wakulla Springs, Florida 32327. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story.
  
• 38th annual Hot Trot 5K. 7:30 AM CT. Washington-Holmes Technical Center, 757 Hoyt Street, Chipley, Florida 32428. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. Course map. Stan Owens 850-547-2244.
  
• 5th annual Anchors Away 6K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM CT. Gayle's Trails - Panama City Beach Conservation Park, Griffin Boulevard, Panama City Beach, Florida 32413. 2015 story. 2014 story.
  

4 JULY 2016

• 34th annual Firecracker 5K and one-mile fun run. 7:30 AM ET 5K. Cascades Park, 1001 South Gadsden Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. USATF certified 5K course FL15071EBM. Cole Tessier, cdt1983@gmail.com or 850-339-6962.
  
• 8th annual Valdosta Independence Day 5K. 7:30 AM ET. American Legion Post 13, 1301 Williams Street, Valdosta, Georgia 31602. 2015 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. A Course/Line, acourseline@earthlink.net or 229-630-1455.
  
• 38th annual Melon Run Three Mile. 8:00 AM ET. Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park, 1001 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32605. 2015 story.
  
• 17th annual Celebrate Freedom 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM CT. Jay City Park, 5259 Booker Lane, Jay, Florida 32565. 2015 story. Event page on Facebook. Matt Dobson, rmdobson@liberty.edu
  
• 2nd annual Firecracker 5K. 7:30 AM CT. Frank Brown Park, 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, Florida 32413. 2015 story. Road Race Consultants, LLC, 850-890-4775.
  
• 31st annual Freedom Springs Triathlon (440 yard swim, 10-mile bicycle, 3-mile run adults / 100 yard swim, 3-mile bicycle, one-mile run kids). 7:00 AM CT adult triathlon / 8:45 AM CT kids triathlon. Blue Spring Recreation Park, 5461 Blue Springs Road, Marianna, Florida 32446. 850-671-2815.
  

9 JULY 2016

• 7th annual Break Bread Bun Run 5K. 7:30 AM ET. Valdosta YMCA, 2424 Gornto Road, Valdosta, Georgia 31602. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. First Presbyterian Church, fpcassistant@hotmail.com or 229-242-8376.
  
• Dr. James H. Crowdis 5K. 8:15 AM ET. First United Methodist Church, 397 College Street, Blakely, Georgia. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. USATF certified course GA15001WC. Event web site. Online registration at RaceIt.com. Tony Gilbert, crowdisrun@windstream.net or 229-724-7660.
  

16 JULY 2016

• 8th annual Barnes HealthCare 5K. 7:30 AM ET. Barnes Drug Store Downtown, 200 South Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia 31601. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  
• 32nd annual Bridge of Lions 5K. 7:30 AM ET. Castillo de San Marcos, 1 South Castillo Drive, Saint Augustine, Florida 32084. 2015 story. 2013 story. USATF certified course FL10062EBM. Event page on Facebook. Event web page. Jacob Smith, racesmith@hotmail.com or 386-747-3532.
  

23 JULY 2016

• 4th annual Tasty Tiger Trot 5k Trail Race. 8:00 AM CT. Water World, 401 Recreation Road, Dothan, Alabama 36303. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. Carolyn Houston, bchbumspcb12@yahoo.com.
  

30 JULY 2016

• Tallahassee's annual (except when it's not) Devil Take The Hindmost Run. 7:00 PM ET. Mike Long Track, Florida State University, Chieftain Way and Spirit Way, Tallahassee, Florida. Event web page. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2004 story. 1999 story. 1993 story. 1992 story. 1990 story. The Devil, c/o Herb Wills, hwills@gmail.com
  

6 AUGUST 2016

• 27th annual Run For Love 5K and one-mile fun run. 7:15 PM ET. Red Hill Athletic Center, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Stallion Road, Tifton, Georgia. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2010 story.
  
• 28th annual Bushwacker 5K. 7:30 AM CT. Gulf Breeze Recreation Center, 800 Shoreline Drive, Pensacola, Florida. USATF certified course FL10048EBM. 2015 story.
  

20 AUGUST 2016

• Gulf Winds Track Club's 19th annual Breakfast On The Track One Mile Run. 7:45 AM ET. Maclay School track, 3737 North Meridian Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32312. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. Bonnie Wright, bonniedwright@gmail.com or 850-386-3500.
  

27 AUGUST 2016

• Gulf Winds Track Club's Miller Landing Madness 8K/5K/3K. 8:00 AM ET. Elinor Klapp Phipps Park (Gate B), 1775 Miller Landing Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32312. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. 8K course map. 5K course map. 3K course map. Tom Perkins, 850-894-2019 or Bill Lott, 850-656-1273.
  
• 4th annual Fishnet 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Florida State University Integration Statue, 104 North Woodward Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida 32313. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. Event page on Facebook.
  
• Pelham Hornet Invitational Open 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET 5K / 8:45 AM ET one mile. 720 Barrow Avenue SW, Pelham, Georgia 31779. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. Entry form and flyer. Ashley Cochran, acochran@pelham-city.k12.ga.us or 229-294-8623.
  

3 SEPTEMBER 2016

5 SEPTEMBER 2016

• 8th annual Valdosta Labor Day 5K. 7:30 AM ET. Valdosta Early College Academy, 1605 Azalea Drive, Valdosta, Georgia 31602. 2015 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. A Course/Line, LLC, acourseline@earthlink.net or 229-630-1455.
  
• 40th annual Macon Labor Day Road Race 10K, 5K, and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET 5K / 8:30 AM ET 10K / 10:00 AM ET one mile. 4553 Forsyth Road, Macon, Georgia. USATF certified 10K course GA12100WC. USATF certified 5K course GA12099WC. Event web page. macontracks@macontracks.org
  

10 SEPTEMBER 2016

• 35th annual Sickle Cell Foundation of the Big Bend 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:10 AM ET one mile / 8:30 AM ET 5K. Jake Gaither Park, 801 Tanner Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32305. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. USATF certified course #FL12057EBM. Event web site. Online registration at EventBrite.com. Jill Huewitt, jill@sicklecellfoundation.org or 850-222-2355.
  

17 SEPTEMBER 2016

• Gulf Winds Track Club's 35th annual Tallahassee Women's Distance Festival 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET 5K women / 8:05 AM ET 5K men / 9:00 AM ET one mile. Optimist Park, East Indianhead Drive, Tallahassee, Florida. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. USATF certified course #FL06045DL. Online registration at Eventbrite.com. Lisa Unger, unger4122@comcast.net or 850-544-4893.
  

24 SEPTEMBER 2016

• Gulf Winds Track Club's 41st annual Salute to Prefontaine 5K Cross-Country Run. 8:30 AM ET. Silver Lake Recreation Area of the Apalachicola National Forest, Silver Lake Road, Tallahassee, Florida. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Online registration at EventBrite.com. Doug Bell, Douglas.bell@bipc.com or 850-510-7146.
  
• 8th annual Quail Trail 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Historic Pebble Hill Plantation, 1251 US Highway 319 South, Thomasville, Georgia. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. USATF certified course GA09026WC. Event web site.
  

1 OCTOBER 2016

• Pelham Wildlife Run 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET. Pelham High School, 720 Barrow Avenue, Pelham, Georgia 31779. 2015 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Event web page. Carol Shiver, carolshiver430@gmail.com or 229-328-6147 or 229-294-2341.
  
• 8th annual Riverwalk Run 5K. 5:00 PM CT. Riverwalk Pavilion, 5237 South Willing Street, Milton, Florida 32570. 2015 story. USATF certified course FL09073EBM. Event page on Facebook. linsey.williamson@ci.milton.fl.us or 850-983-5466
  

8 OCTOBER 2016

• Gulf Winds Track Club's Pine Run at Tall Timbers 20K. 7:30 AM ET. Tall Timbers Research Station, 13093 Henry Beadel Drive, Tallahassee, Florida. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at EventBrite.com. Gary Griffin, runlong@nettally.com
  
• Hahira Honeybee Festival 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Hahira Community Center, 216 Randall Street, Hahira, Georgia 31632. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Event web page. honeybeefestival@yahoo.com or 229-794-3274 or 229-794-9777.
  
• Bull Run 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM CT 5K / 9:00 AM CT one mile. Middlebrooks Park, Banfill Avenue, Bonifay, Florida 32425. 2015 story. Event web page. Online registration at active.com. Bonifay Kiwanis, 850-373-5003.
  

15 OCTOBER 2016

• 10th annual Joyce's Jog 5K and one-mile fun run. 7:30 AM ET one mile / 8:00 AM ET 5K. Ponder Enterprises, 208 East Third Street (corner of Hwy 84 and Hwy 91), Donalsonville, Georgia. 2015 story. 2010 story. Event web site. Steffy Vines, info@joycesjog.com or 229-524-1234.
  

22 OCTOBER 2016

29 OCTOBER 2016

• 37th annual Boston Mini-Marathon. 8:00 AM ET. Commercial Bank, 124 West Jefferson Street, Boston, Georgia 31626. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. Brad Johnson, bradjohnson@bankcb.com or 229-498-8500 (day) / 229-226-4679 (evening).
  
• 13th annual St. John Road Race 5K, one mile, and Tot Trot. 8:00 AM ET (5K), 9:00 AM ET (one mile), 9:15 AM ET (Tot Trot). St. John Catholic School, 800 Gornto Road, Valdosta, Georgia 31602-1699. 2015 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. Event web site.
  

5 NOVEMBER 2016

• Deerlake Run for Education 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET 5K / 9:00 AM ET one mile. Deerlake Middle School, 9902 Deer Lake West, Tallahassee, Florida 32312. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Event page on Facebook.
  
• 6th annual Run For Your Lungs 5K and one-mile fun run. 9:30 AM ET 5K / 9:45 AM ET one mile. Lake Blackshear Retreat, 2459-H US Highway 280 West, Cordele, Georgia. 2015 story. Event web site. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. info@runforyourlungs.org or Shelia Knight 229-881-7046 or Shellie Gay 229-894-5884.
  

24 NOVEMBER 2016

• Gulf Winds Track Club's 40th annual Tallahassee Turkey Trot 15K / 10K / 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET. State Office Satellite Complex at SouthWood, Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. Event web site. Event page on Facebook. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at EventBrite.com. David Yon, david@radeylaw.com or 850-425-6671 or 850-668-2236.
  
• Valdosta Thanksgiving Day 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Valdosta Early College Academy, Azalea Drive and College Street, Valdosta, Georgia 31602. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. A Course/Line, LLC, acourseline@earthlink.net or 229-630-1455.
  

26 NOVEMBER 2016

• Swine Time 5K. 8:30 AM ET. Swine Time Fairgrounds, New Street, Climax Georgia. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. Swine Time Run profile on Facebook. Paul Fryer, pfryer1@gmail.com or 229-246-8560 or Chip Ariail, dariail@dcboe.com or 229-243-9120.
  
• Pilgrim Chase Trail Run 5K. 9:00 AM CT. Westgate Park, 801 Recreation Road, Dothan, Alabama 36303. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Event web page. Larry Dykes, drcprez@yahoo.com or 334-792-6021.
  

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