Thursday, June 29, 2017

Daytona State will join Florida's cross-country resurgence in 2018

The Daytona State College Falcons will compete in cross-country during the 2018 season. On Thursday, 29 June 2017, Daytona State issued a press release stating the school's intention to hire a coach and field both a men's team and a women's team starting in 2018.


In women's cross-country, the Falcons will be racing against more than a few other Florida teams in NJCAA Region 8. Chipola College, Pasco-Hernando State College, South Florida State College, and Tallahassee Community College, already fielded teams in 2016. Florida State College Jacksonville intends to have a women's team in 2017. Florida Gateway College has also announced plans to compete in women's cross-country in 2018. As for men's cross-country, Tallahassee Community College plans to have a team in 2017.


It's a return to the sport for Daytona State, at least for the men. The school was founded as Daytona Beach Junior College in 1957, and almost immediately began a men's cross country program. On 1 October 1966 the school hosted the first annual Daytona Beach Junior College Invitational Cross-Country Meet, with a three-mile race right on "The World's Most Famous Beach." Daytona Beach, though, wasn't among the Florida programs that appeared at the NJCAA Cross-Country Men's Championships over the years--Brevard Community College, Miami Dade Junior College-North, Seminole Junior College, Miami Dade Junior College-South, Indian River Community College, Lake City Community College, Pensacola Junior College, St. Petersburg Junior College, Okaloosa Walton Junior College, and Florida Junior College. Successful or not, all of those schools eventually dropped men's cross-country, and the Daytona Beach Junior College Invitational disappeared as well. The school became Daytona State College in 2008, and in 2018 it will be among the colleges leading the re-birth of cross-country in Florida.


Here is the text of the Daytona State College press release:

Daytona State College will soon expand its tradition of excellence in athletics and academics with a new cross country program. At their June 29 meeting, the college's District Board of Trustees voted to add men's and women's cross country teams in the fall of 2018, the first in the Florida College System to offer a men's team in the sport.

"After reviewing a number of options, our trustees and senior staff recognized that adding cross country would benefit the entire college, with minimal investment," said Tom LoBasso, DSC president. "We already have a successful track record in athletics with student-athletes who consistently perform well in school and after graduation. Adding to that will enhance our institutional success rates and give local high school students another avenue to pursue a future at Daytona State."

DSC will begin rolling out the new program by adding a full-time faculty member this fall. In addition to teaching student success courses, required for new DSC students in the Associate of Arts program, the faculty member will serve as head coach for both the men's and women's teams. By the fall of 2018, the Falcons hope to have two, 10-person teams ready to run.

The Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) currently has seven women's cross country programs, and Daytona State will be the first to offer a men's team.

"We want to provide as many opportunities as possible for students to attend and excel in higher education," said Will Dunne, DSC athletics director. Noting the sport will add eight more athletic scholarships, four for each team of 10, he said it will open up new recruiting opportunities for local high school students to attend DSC. "Our athletes have a strong record of performance in their sport and in the classroom. These student-athletes will be able to play their sport for two years, get a great, affordable education and be more likely to graduate and move on to a four-year university."

The Falcons currently have eight varsity sports including men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, women's golf, women's fast-pitch softball, men's baseball and women's volleyball. DSC, which competes in the National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division 1, offers an all-around sports complex, including the L. Gale Lemerand Health, Wellness and Community Education Center, an indoor pool, three top-notch playing fields and a field house.

Daytona State carries a winning tradition in both competition and academics. The 2016-17 women's golf squad earned the program's ninth NJCAA Division 1 national championship and also received Mid-Florida Conference and FCSAA Women's Academic Team of the Year. The men's soccer team in its first year qualified for the NJCAA Division 1 national tournament advancing to the quarterfinals. And the men's baseball team earned its 11th consecutive FCSAA Men's Academic Team of the Year award for 2016-17. Over 90 percent of DSC student-athlete graduates transfer to a university.

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Wednesday, June 28, 2017

28 June 2017 Tallahassee 100-Mile Race Calendar

This is the Tallahassee vicinity road-race schedule for 28 June 2017. If that's more than a week ago, the latest schedule is always available via this link:


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.
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29 JUNE 2017 (Thursday)
  • Gulf Winds Track Club / Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Summer Track Series Meet #5 (40m, 100m, 400m, one mile, 5000m). 6:45 PM ET. Maclay School track, 3737 North Meridian Road, Tallahassee, Florida. Event web page. Tom Perkins, 850-894-2019.
1 JULY 2017 (Saturday)
  • Gulf Winds Track Club Summer Trail Series #2, Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park (4-1/2 miles). 7:30 AM ET. Phipps Park, Miller Landing Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32312. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. Series web page. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at EventBrite.com. Jim and Kristin Halley GulfWindsTrails@gmail.com.
  • Run For Freedom 5K. 8:00 AM ET. East Bank Park, Eufaula Street, Fort Gaines, Georgia 39851. fortfestivals@gmail.com or 229-254-0138.
  • Medic Freedom 5K and one-mile fun run. 9:00 AM CT. Fort Walton Beach Landing Park, 139 Brooks Street, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548. Online registration at active.com.
  • 2nd annual Big Sky Bravery 10K and 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Broadway & 11th Street, Columbus, Georgia 31901. Event website. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  • 32nd annual Freedom Springs Triathlon (440 yard swim, 10-mile bicycle, 3-mile run adults). 7:00 AM CT men's wave / 7:03 AM CT women's wave. Blue Spring Recreation Park, 5461 Blue Springs Road, Marianna, Florida 32446. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
4 JULY 2017 (Tuesday)
  • 35th annual Firecracker 5K and one-mile Sparkler Run. 7:30 AM ET one mile / 8:00 AM ET 5K. Cascades Park, 1001 South Gadsden Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301. 2016 story. 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.
  • USA Flag9th annual Valdosta Independence Day 5K. 7:30 AM ET. American Legion Post 13, 1301 Williams Street, Valdosta, Georgia 31602. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. A Course/Line, acourseline@earthlink.net or 229-630-1455.
  • 39th annual Melon Run Three Mile. 8:00 AM ET. Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park, 1001 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32605. 2016 story. 2015 story. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  • 18th 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
  • 3rd annual FCHS Spritzer 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET. 2 East Gulf Beach Drive, Saint George Island, Florida. 2015 story. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at RaceIt.com. Kati Hathcock, khathcock@franklin.k12.fl.us or 850‐653‐6474.
  • 3rd 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.
  • Mexico Beach Sandy Shoes 5K. 7:00 AM CT. Under the Palms Park, 304 7th Street, Mexico Beach, Florida 32456. Online registration at active.com. Mexico Beach Welcome Center, 888-723-2546.
  • Taylor County Habitat For Humanity Homerun 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Rosehead Park, 105 East Ellis Street, Perry, Florida 32348. Online registration at active.com.
  • Cooter Stew Four on the Fourth 4 x 1 Team Relay. 7:00 PM ET. Cooter Stew Cafe, 958 Port Leon Drive, Saint Marks, Florida 32355. Tom Perkins, tomperkinsfsu@gmail.com Canceled
6 JULY 2017 (Thursday)
  • Gulf Winds Track Club / Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Summer Track Series Meet #6 (40m, 100m, 200m, 800m, two mile). 6:45 PM ET. Maclay School track, 3737 North Meridian Road, Tallahassee, Florida. Event web page. Tom Perkins, 850-894-2019.
8 JULY 2017 (Saturday)
  • 4th annual Watermelon Crawl 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM CT 5K / 8:45 AM ET one mile. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, 2802 Moore Highway, Tifton, Georgia 31793. 2016 story. 2015 story. Event web site. Online registration at active.com.
  • Good Life City Runners Road Mile. 8:00 AM ET. Albany State University West Campus (nee Darton State College), 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, Georgia 31707. Event page on Facebook.
  • Big Dog Heat Wave Five Mile. 8:00 AM ET. Big Dog Running Company, 1200 Broadway Street, Columbus, Georgia. 2016 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
13 JULY 2017 (Thursday)
  • Gulf Winds Track Club / Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Summer Track Series Meet #7 (40m, 100m, 400m, one mile, 5000m). 6:45 PM ET. Maclay School track, 3737 North Meridian Road, Tallahassee, Florida. Event web page. Tom Perkins, 850-894-2019.
15 JULY 2017 (Saturday)
  • Gulf Winds Track Club Summer Trail Series #3, Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park (5 miles). 7:30 AM ET. Phipps Park, Miller Landing Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32312. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. Series web page. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at EventBrite.com. Jim and Kristin Halley GulfWindsTrails@gmail.com.
  • 9th annual Barnes HealthCare 5K. 7:30 AM ET. Barnes Drug Store Downtown, 200 South Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia 31601. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  • 33rd annual Bridge of Lions 5K. 7:30 AM ET. Castillo de San Marcos, 1 South Castillo Drive, Saint Augustine, Florida 32084. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2013 story. USATF certified course FL10062EBM. Event page on Facebook. Event web page. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. Jacob Smith, racesmith@hotmail.com or 386-747-3532.
  • Kiwanis 5K. 7:30 AM CT. Fort Walton Beach Landing Park, 139 Brooks Street, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548. Online registration at active.com. Diane Keller, diane@dianekeller.com or 850-585-1257.
20 JULY 2017 (Thursday)
  • Gulf Winds Track Club / Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Summer Track Series Meet #8 (40m, 100m, 200m, 800m, two mile). 6:45 PM ET. Maclay School track, 3737 North Meridian Road, Tallahassee, Florida. Event web page. Tom Perkins, 850-894-2019.
22 JULY 2017 (Saturday)
  • 8th annual Break Bread Bun Run 5K. 7:30 AM ET. Valdosta YMCA, 2424 Gornto Road, Valdosta, Georgia 31602. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. First Presbyterian Church, fpcassistant@hotmail.com or 229-242-8376.
  • 5th annual Tasty Tiger Trot 5K. 8:00 AM CT. Westgate Park Tennis Center, 801 Recreation Road, Dothan, Alabama 36303. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. Event page on Facebook. Carolyn Houston, bchbumspcb12@yahoo.com.
  • HOPE for Heroes and Horses 5K. 7:00 AM CT. 792 Highway 20, Youngstown, Florida 32466. Event page on Facebook.
  • Take A Bite Of The Peach 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:30 AM ET one mile / 9:00 AM ET 5K. River Front Park, 112 North Front Street, Albany, Georgia 31701. Online registration at active.com.
24 JULY 2017 (Monday)
  • Flat Rock Park 5K. 7:30 PM ET. Flat Rock Park, 6106 Warm Springs Road, Columbus, Georgia 31909. 2016 story. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. Carolee Luther, caroleeluther@gmail.com or 706-593-2909.
29 JULY 2017 (Saturday)
  • Southern Discomfort 24 hour, 12 hour, and 6 hour. 8:00 AM ET. Chehaw Park, 105 Chehaw Park Road, Albany, Georgia. Online registration at UltraSignup.com
5 AUGUST 2017 (Saturday)
  • 8th annual Operation One Voice Florida Fallen Heroes 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:30 AM ET. Maclay Gardens State Park, 3540 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32309. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. 5K course map. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at EventBrite.com. Mike Terhune, Michael.Terhune@talgov.com or 850-212-2494.
  • Gulf Winds Track Club Summer Trail Series #4, Tom Brown Park (4-1/2 miles). 6:30 PM ET. Tom Brown Park, 501 Easterwood Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32311. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. Series web page. Series page on Facebook. Online registration at EventBrite.com. Jim and Kristin Halley GulfWindsTrails@gmail.com.
  • 20th annual Summer Sizzler 5K and one-mile fun run. 6:30 PM ET one mile / 7:00 PM ET 5K. Lighthouse Park, 2 East Gulf Beach Drive, St. George Island, Florida 32328. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. USATF certifed course #FL13045EBM. Event web site. Event profile on Facebook. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at active.com. info@stgeorgeislandsizzler.com or 850-509-2191.
  • 28th 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. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2010 story. Online registration at active.com.
  • 29th annual Bushwacker 5K. 7:30 AM CT. Gulf Breeze Recreation Center, 800 Shoreline Drive, Pensacola, Florida. USATF certified course FL10048EBM. 2016 story. 2015 story. Event web page. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at SignMeUp.com.
  • 2nd annual Four Season Summer 4-Miler. 8:00 AM ET. Brooks County Courthouse, 100 East Screven Street, Quitman, Georgia 31643. 2016 story. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. Quitman-Brooks County Chamber of Commerce, 229-263-9085.
  • 2nd annual Back The Blue 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET 5K / 8:45 AM ET. Wild Side Running, 2341 Lake Park Drive, Albany, Georgia 31707. 2016 story. Online registration at active.com.
12 AUGUST 2017 (Saturday)
  • Gulf Winds Track Club's 20th annual Breakfast On The Track One Mile Run. 7:45 AM ET. Maclay School track, 3737 North Meridian Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32312. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at EventBrite.com. Bonnie Wright, bonniedwright@gmail.com or 850-386-3500.
  • 6th annual Run to Remember 10K, 5K, and one-mile fun run. 7:00 AM ET 10K, 5K / 7:15 AM ET one mile. Moultrie/Colquitt County Parks and Recreation Department, 4th Street SE, Moultrie, Georgia. 2015 story. 2014 story. Event web site. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. sha.missions@gmail.com or 229-528-4967.
  • Georgia Veterans Sprint Triathlon. 8:00 AM ET. Georgia Veterans State Park, 2459 U.S. Highway 280 W, Cordele, Georgia 31015. 2011 story. Event web page. Online registration at active.com. Jim@gamultisports.com or 770-926-2367.
19 AUGUST 2017 (Saturday)
  • 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. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. 8K course map. 5K course map. 3K course map. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at EventBrite.com. Tom Perkins, 850-894-2019 or Bill Lott, 850-656-1273.
  • Life Is A Beach 5K Trail Run. 8:00 AM CT. Westgate Park, 801 Recreation Road, Dothan, AL 36303. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Event web page. Entry form. Larry Dykes, drcprez@yahoo.com or 334-792-6021.
  • Cross-Country-Is-Fun All-Comer Meet. 7:20 AM ET athletes 20 and older 5K / 8:00 AM 19 and under girls 5K / 8:30 AM ET 19 and under boys 5K. Freedom Park, 3795 Guest Road, Valdosta, Georgia 31605. 2014 story. 2013 story. Todd Smoot, acourseline@earthlink.net or 229-630-1455.
  • Lakebottom Park 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Weracoba Park, Columbus, Georgia 31901. 2015 story. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. Carolee Luther, caroleeluther@gmail.com or 706-593-2909.
  • 4th annual Cross Country 5K Challenge. 7:45 AM ET. Rembert Farms, 13126 NW 174th Avenue, Alachua, Florida 32615. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
26 AUGUST 2017 (Saturday)
  • Cougar Cross-Country Challenge Community 5K. 7:15 AM ET community 5K / 8:00 AM ET high school girls' 5K / 8:40 AM ET high school boys' 5K / 9:15 AM ET middle school girls' 3K / 9:40 AM ET middle school boys' 3K / 10:10 AM elementary school half mile. Phipps Park (Gate B), 1775 Miller Landing Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32312. 2016 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2010 story. Event web page. Chris Sumner, lfcsumner3@aol.com
  • 12th annual Blazer Dash VSU Community 5K and one-mile fun run. 7:30 AM ET 5K / 8:30 AM ET one mile. Valdosta State University Campus Recreation Center, 1300 Sustella Avenue, Valdosta, Georgia 31698. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. 2010 story.
  • Love 2 Run's Wounded Warrior 5K Trail Run. 8:00 AM CT. Westgate Park Trail, 501 Recreation Road, Dothan, Alabama 36303. 2015 story. 2014 story. love2runllc@gmail.com
  • Big Dog Running Company Teen Challenge 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET. Iron Bank Coffee Company, 6 W 11th Street, Columbus, Georgia 31901. Event page on Facebook. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  • 37th annual Midnight Express 5,000 Meter Road Race. 11:59 PM ET. Country's Barbecue, 3137 Mercury Drive, Columbus, Georgia. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
2 SEPTEMBER 2017 (Saturday)
  • 38th annual Midnight Chase 5K and 1/2-mile fun run. 11:30 PM CT half mile / 12:00 Midnight CT 5K. Old K-Mart and Beall's Outlet Parking Lot, 7038 W Hwy 98, Panama City Beach, Florida 32412. 2015 story. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at active.com. Joe Edgecombe 850-774-0018 (c) 850-763-5005 (h).
3 SEPTEMBER 2017 (Sunday)
  • 6th annual Alys Beach 5K and one-mile fun run. 7:00 AM CT 5K / 8:15 AM CT one mile. Alys Beach Resort, 9581 County Hwy 30A East, Panama City Beach, Florida 32413. 2015 story. Event web page. Online registration at active.com.
4 SEPTEMBER 2017 (Monday)
  • 2nd annual Bluebird Run For Brookie B 5K and one-mile fun run. 7:30 AM ET 5K / 8:00 AM ET one mile. J.R. Alford Greenway, 2500 Pedrick Road, Tallahassee, Florida. 2015 story. Event web site. Event page on Facebook. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at EventBrite.com. contact@bluebirdrun.com
  • 9th 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.
  • 41st 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
  • Big Dog Labor Day Classic 10K. 7:30 AM ET. Headquarter Nissan, 1725 Whittlesey Road, Columbus, Georgia 31904. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
9 SEPTEMBER 2017 (Saturday)
  • 36th 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. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. USATF certified course #FL12057EBM. Event web site. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at EventBrite.com. Jill Huewitt, jill@sicklecellfoundation.org or 850-222-2355.
  • 2nd annual South Georgia Ballet Tutus and Tennis Shoes 10K, 5K, and fun run. 8:00 AM ET fun run / 8:30 AM ET 10K and 5K. Thomas University, 1501 Millpond Road, Thomasville, Georgia 31792. 2016 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  • 6th annual Chehaw Through The Zoo 5K. 7:30 AM ET 5K. The Parks at Chehaw, 105 Chehaw Park Road, Albany, Georgia 31701. 2015 . Event page on Facebook. Online registration at active.com.
  • B1 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET. McKey Park, 112 Burton Street, Valdosta, Georgia 31602. 2016 story.
  • Dr. Eric Dueno Memorial 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Earle May Boat Basin, 100 Boat Basin Circle, Bainbridge, Georgia 39819. Event page on Facebook. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at active.com. Suzanne Inman Angell, sangell@swgrc.org
16 SEPTEMBER 2017 (Saturday)
  • Gulf Winds Track Club's 42nd 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. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at EventBrite.com. Doug Bell, Douglas.bell@bipc.com or 850-510-7146.
  • 4th annual Saint Jude Run To End Childhood Cancer 5K. 8:00 AM ET. 3196 Merchants Row Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32311. 2016 story. Event web page.
  • 15th annual Race of the South 10K / 5K / one-mile fun run. 7:30 AM ET 10K and 5K, 9:00 AM ET one mile. Moultrie YMCA, 601 26th Avenue Southeast, Moultrie, Georgia 31768. 2016 story 2015 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2010 story. Robin McCord, rmccord@moultrieymca.org or 229-985-1154.
  • 4th annual Pass The Pastor 5K. 8:00 AM CT. Ozark Baptist Church, 282 South Union Avenue, Ozark, Alabama 36360. Event web page.
  • 4th annual Faith at the Beach 5K. 8:00 AM CT. Gayle's Trail in Frank Brown Park, 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, Florida 32413. Event page on Facebook. Event web site. Online registration at active.com.
  • Haunted 5K Glow Run. 7:00 PM CT. 5899 Buckward Road, Baker, Florida 32531. Event web page. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
23 SEPTEMBER 2017 (Saturday)
  • Gulf Winds Track Club's 36th 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. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. USATF certified course #FL06045DL. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at EventBrite.com. Lisa Unger, unger4122@comcast.net or 850-544-4893.
  • 11th annual Trot with S.W.A.T. 10K and 5K. 8:00 AM CT. Poplar Head Park, 126 North Saint Andrews Street, Dothan, Alabama 36303. 2013 story. Carol Goguen, cgoguen@graceba.net or 334-794-9029.
  • Run Through The Dark 10 Mile and 3 Mile. 7:30 PM ET. Chehaw Park, 105 Chehaw Park Road, Albany, Georgia 31701. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at UltraSignup.com.
30 SEPTEMBER 2017 (Saturday)
  • 7th annual Get-A-Mammy 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Bethany Baptist Church, 5064 Bethany Road, Hahira, Georgia 31632. 2016 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story.
  • 3rd annual Encounter 316 Five Mile, 5K, and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET one mile / 8:20 AM ET five mile and 5K. 200 North Pinetree Boulevard, Thomasville, Georgia 31972. 2016 story. 2015 story. Event profile on Facebook. Michael Raybon, mraybon@balfourlumber.com
  • Bull Run 5K. 8:00 AM CT. Middlebrooks Park, Banfill Avenue, Bonifay, Florida 32425. 2015 story. Event page on Facebook. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at active.com.
  • Hispanic Heritage 10K and Two-Mile Fun Run. 7:30 AM CT. Fort Rucker Physical Fitness Center, Building 4605 Andrews Avenue, Fort Rucker, Alabama 36362. 2013 story. Event web page.
1 OCTOBER 2017 (Sunday)
  • 5th annual Stop The Violence 5K. 4:00 PM ET. Southwood Golf Club, Grove Park Drive, Tallahassee, Florida. 2014 story. 2013 story. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at refugehouse.com. Refuge House, 850-922-6062.
7 OCTOBER 2017 (Saturday)
  • 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
  • Hurricane10th annual Red Cross Robin Lotane Memorial Hurricane Run 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET one mile / 8:30 AM ET 5K. State Office Satellite Complex at SouthWood, 4079 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida. 2015 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at EventBrite.com. Doug Sanders, dsaunders@bbtally.com or 386-527-0071.
  • 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.
  • Pirates of the High Seas Fest 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM CT. Frank Brown Park, 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, Florida 32413. Online registration at active.com.
  • Columbus Day 60-Mile Relay. 4:00 AM ET. Big Dog Running Company, 1200 Broadway Street, Columbus, Georgia. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
14 OCTOBER 2017 (Saturday)
  • Run With The Moose 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Quincy Moose Lodge, 1831 West Jefferson Street, Quincy, Florida 32351. 2016 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. USATF certified 5K course #FL16043TY.
  • 2nd annual Speed The Light 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Adel First Assembly of God, 601 Massee Post Road, Adel, Georgia 31620. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
15 OCTOBER 2017 (Sunday)
  • 30A Half Marathon and 5K. 7:00 AM CT half marathon / 7:25 AM CT 5K. Gulf Place, Spires Lane and Andrews Drive East, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459. USATF certified half-marathon course FL16029TY. USATF certified 5K course FL16030TY. Event web site. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
21 OCTOBER 2017 (Saturday)
  • 4th annual Race 4 Readiness 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET one mile / 8:30 AM ET 5K. Pavilion 13 in Tom Brown Park, 501 Easterwood Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32311. 2016 story. 2015 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RaceIt.com. Megan Gocs, mgocs@elcbigbend.org or 850-552-7305.
  • 11th 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. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2010 story. Event web site. Steffy Vines, info@joycesjog.com or 229-524-1234.
  • Cast Iron 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Citizens National Bank Parking Lot, 100 East Stephens Street, Quitman, Georgia 31643. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2011 story. 229-242-0676.
  • 36th annual Dog Days Run 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET 5K / 9:00 AM ET one mile. Westside Recreation Center, 1001 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32605. 2016 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
22 OCTOBER 2017 (Sunday)
  • 8th annual “Running for the bay!” Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 50K ultramarathon. 7:15 AM ET. Battery Park, Apalachicola, Florida. USATF certified course FL10040EBM (marathon). Race web site. Online registration at active.com.
28 OCTOBER 2017 (Saturday)
  • 7th annual Run for Lawson Cross Country 10K, 5K, and one-mile fun run. 8:30 AM ET one mile / 9:00 AM ET 10K and 5K. Holy Comforter Episcopal School, 2001 Fleischmann Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. Event web site. Event profile on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. Cathy Mayfield, emc4223@aol.com
  • 7th annual Trash Dash 5K. 8:30 AM ET. Apalachee Regional Park Championship Cross-Country Course, 7550 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32311. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. Carole Gentry gentryc@leoncountyfl.gov or Mary Jean Yon MaryJeanYon@comcast.net
  • Pumpkin38th annual Boston Mini-Marathon. 8:00 AM ET. Commercial Bank, 124 West Jefferson Street, Boston, Georgia 31626. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. Event web page. Brad Johnson, bradjohnson@bankcb.com or 229-498-8500 (day) / 229-226-4679 (evening).
  • 14th 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.
  • Fort Rucker Spooky 5K. 9:00 AM CT. West Beach, Lake Tholocco, Fort Rucker, Alabama 36362. Event web page.
  • Big Dog Howl 5K. 8:00 PM ET. Big Dog Running Company, 1200 Broadway Street, Columbus, Georgia. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
4 NOVEMBER 2017 (Saturday)
  • 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. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. USATF certified course FL13081EBM. Event page on Facebook.
  • 7th 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. Event web site. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. info@runforyourlungs.org or Shelia Knight 229-881-7046 or Shellie Gay 229-894-5884.
11 NOVEMBER 2017 (Saturday)
  • USA Flag7th annual VetFest Veterans Day 5K. 8:00 AM ET. South Gadsden Street and East Park Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. USATF certified 5K course #FL16053TY. Event page on Facebook. Tracy Taylor, tracytulip@gmail.com or 850-567-9779.
  • Bainbridge-Decatur County YMCA Veteran's Day 10K, 5K, and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET 10K and 5K / 8:15 AM ET one mile. Bainbridge-Decatur County YMCA, 1818 East Shotwell Street, Bainbridge, Georgia 39819. 2011 story. 2010 story.
  • 3rd annual Support Lowndes High School Cross Country 5K. 8:30 AM ET. Lowndes High School, 1606 Norman Drive, Valdosta, Georgia 31602. 2015 story. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. Martha Mazurkiewicz, marthamazurkiewicz@lowndes.k12.ga.us
  • YMCA Holiday Chili Run 15K, 5K, and one-mile fun run. 7:30 AM ET one mile / 8:15 AM ET 15K / 8:30 AM ET 5K. Albany Area YMCA Central Facility, 1701 Gillionville Road, Albany, Georgia 31707.
  • Fort Rucker Turkey Trot 5K and one-mile fun run. 9:00 AM CT. Fort Rucker Physical Fitness Center, Building 4605 Andrews Avenue, Fort Rucker, Alabama 36362. Event web page.
18 NOVEMBER 2017 (Saturday)
  • 4th annual Habitat For Humanity 5K. 8:30 AM ET. Centerville Conservation Community, Conservation Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32309. 2016 story. 2015 story. USATF certified course FL11064EBM.
  • 2nd annual Four Season Fall 4-Miler. 8:00 AM ET. Brooks County Courthouse, 100 East Screven Street, Quitman, Georgia 31643. 2016 story. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. Quitman-Brooks County Chamber of Commerce, 229-263-9085.
  • Barney's Run For Warriors Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, and one-mile fun run. 8:15 AM ET. Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, 814 Radford Boulevard, Albany, Georgia 31704. USATF-certified marathon course GA17036WC. USATF-certified half-marathon course GA17035WC. USATF-certified 10K course GA16049WC. USATF-certified 5K course GA16048WC. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at active.com.
23 NOVEMBER 2017 (Thursday)
  • Gulf Winds Track Club's 42nd 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. 2016 story. 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. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. A Course/Line, LLC, acourseline@earthlink.net or 229-630-1455.
  • 4th annual Harvest Run 10K, 5K, and one-mile fun run. 8:30 AM ET 10K and 5K. Leesburg Recreation Building, 110 Starksville Avenue, Leesburg, Georgia 31763. 2015 story. Event page on Facebook. Race web site.
  • 5th annual Mexico Beach Turkey Trot 5K. 8:30 AM CT. Mexico Beach Community Garden,
    7th Street between Georgia Avenue and Maryland Boulevard, Mexico Beach, Florida 32456. 2015 story.
25 NOVEMBER 2017 (Saturday)
  • PigSwine Time 5K. 8:30 AM ET. Swine Time Fairgrounds, New Street, Climax Georgia. 2016 story. 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.
  • 18th annual 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.
2 DECEMBER 2017 (Saturday)
  • Gulf Winds Track Club's 42nd annual Ten-Mile Challenge and Five-Mile Road Race. 8:00 AM ET. Hawks Rise Elementary School, 205 Meadow Ridge Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32312-1565. 2016 story. 2015 story. 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
  • Delta Nu Zeta's 3rd annual Reindeer Run 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Florida State University Integration Statue, 104 North Woodward Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida 32313. Event web site. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at EventBrite.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
  • 30th 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. 2015 story. 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.
  • 5th annual Reindeer Run 5K. 8:30 AM ET. Wakulla Senior Citizens Center, 33 Michael Street, Crawfordville, Florida 32327. 2015 story. Event page on Facebook. Susan Jones, bluewatersusan@gmail.com or 850-566-7584.
  • 5th 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. 2015 story. Mandy Johnson, Ajohnson@swgafarmcredit.com or 229-254-6346.
  • 4th annual Fellowship Baptist Church Jingle Bell Jog 5K and one-mile fun run. 9:00 AM ET 5K / 10:00 AM ET one mile. Fellowship Baptist Church, 126 Lincoln Avenue, Fitzgerald, Georgia 31750. Jeanie Leigh Harper, fellowshipjinglebelljog2014@gmail.com or 229-424-6076.
9 DECEMBER 2017 (Saturday)
  • Gulf Winds Track Club's 37th annual Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic 50K/50M. 7:00 AM ET. Wakulla Springs State Park, 550 Wakulla Park Drive, Wakulla Springs, Florida. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Event web site. tallahasseeultra@gmail.com
  • Ugly Sweater 5K and one-mile fun run. 9:00 AM CT. Fort Rucker Physical Fitness Center, Building 4605 Andrews Avenue, Fort Rucker, Alabama 36362. Event web page.
16 DECEMBER 2017 (Saturday)
23 DECEMBER 2017 (Saturday)
  • 2nd annual VLPRA Ugly Sweater 5K and one-mile fun run. 9:00 AM ET one mile / 9:30 AM ET 5K. Freedom Park, 3795 Guest Road, Valdosta, Georgia. 2016 story.
30 DECEMBER 2017 (Saturday)
  • 19th annual Last Gasp 5K Trail Run. 9:00 AM CT. Westgate Park, 801 Recreation Road, Dothan, Alabama 36303. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Larry Dykes, drcprez@yahoo.com or 334-792-6021.
31 DECEMBER 2017 (Sunday)
1 JANUARY 2018 (Monday)
  • Resolution Run 5K. 10:00 AM ET. Wild Side Running, 2341 Lake Park Drive, Albany, Georgia. 2017 story. 2016 story.
  • Florida Track Club's 3rd annual Frank Shorter Road Mile. 12:00 Noon ET. Magnolia Parke, Gainesville, Florida. 2017 story. 2016 story. USATF course certification map #FL16078TY. Event page on Facebook.
6 JANUARY 2018 (Saturday)
  • Gulf Winds Track Club's 5th annual Swamp Forest Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, and Quarter Marathon. 8:00 AM ET. Elinor Klapp Phipps Park, Miller Landing Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32312. 2017 story. 2016 story.
  • 4th annual TMH For Life Challenge Winter 5K run and 3K walk. 8:30 AM ET one mile / 9:00 AM ET 5K. Tallahassee Memorial Cancer Center, 1775 One Healing Place, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. USATF certified 5K course FL14147EBM. Tonya Smith, tonya.smith@tmh.org or 850-431-4825.
13 JANUARY 2018 (Saturday)
  • Gulf Winds Track Club's 34th annual Bowlegs 5K Run for Scholarship. 9:00 AM ET. FAMU / FSU College of Engineering, 2525 Pottsdamer Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32310-6046. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. USATF certified course #FL12001EBM. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at EventBrite.com. Larry Giunipero, lgiunip@cob.fsu.edu or 850-878-5569, or Bill Hillison, bhillis@garnet.acns.fsu.edu or 850-893-4557.
  • 5th annual Half Shell Hustle 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Riverfront Park, 80 Water Street, Apalachicola, Florida 32320. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. Event web page.
20 JANUARY 2018 (Saturday)
27 JANUARY 2018 (Saturday)
  • Red Fox9th 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. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. USATF certified course FL11132EBM. Event web page. Event page on Facebook. Rick and Lois Burnette, TrentTrot5K@gmail.com or 850-294-9946.
  • Tulip6th 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. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. USATF certified course FL14149EBM. Event page on Facebook.
  • 7th annual Southeast Alabama Community Foundation Half Marathon and 5K. 8:00 AM CT. Flowers Hospital, 4370 West Main Street, Dothan, Alabama 36305. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. Event web page. Event page on Facebook.
  • 3rd annual Kicking And Screaming 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Lowndes High School, 1606 Norman Drive, Valdosta, Georgia 31602. 2017 story. 2016 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  • 38th annual Matanzas 5000-Meter Road Race. 8:00 AM ET 5K / 9:30 AM ET one-mile. Ketterlinus Gym, 60 Orange Street, Saint Augustine, Florida. 2017 story. USATF certified course #FL12049EBM. Event web site. Event profile on Facebook.
3 FEBRUARY 2018 (Saturday)
4 FEBRUARY 2018 (Sunday)
  • Gulf Winds Track Club's 44th annual Tallahassee Marathon and Half-Marathon. 7:30 AM ET. Mike Long Track, Florida State University, Chieftain Way at Spirit Way, Tallahassee, FL 32306. 2017 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Event web site. Tallahasseemarathon@gmail.com
10 FEBRUARY 2018 (Saturday)
  • Samoa25th 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. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. USATF certified 5K course FL14006EBM. Online registration at EventBrite.com. Dr. Jeanne O'Kon, okonj@tcc.fl.edu or 850-894-2019.
17 FEBRUARY 2018 (Saturday)
24 FEBRUARY 2018 (Saturday)
  • Leesburg Heroes Run 10K, 5K, and one-mile fun run. 8:15 AM ET 10K and 5K / 9:00 AM ET one mile. 111 Main Street, Leesburg, Georgia 31763. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at active.com. Chele LeVee, clevee@albanyareaymca.org or 229-759-9770.
3 MARCH 2018 (Saturday)
  • 12th annual Albany Marathon and Half-Marathon. 7:00 AM ET. Veteran's Park, 112 North Front Street, Albany, GA 31701. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. 1912 story. USATF certified course GA07003WC (Marathon), GA07002WC (half-Marathon). Event web site. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at active.com. info@albanymarathon.com or 229-317-4760.
  • 40th annual Winston Howell 5K Road Race. 9:00 AM CT. National Guard Armory, Highway 52 and 167, Hartford, Alabama 36344. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. Event web site. Cary Hatcher at cary.hatcher@gmail.com or 334-588-2343; Mike Kinman at mikek@fnbhartford.com or 334-684-9818.
  • Red Pepper Run 5K. 8:00 AM ET. The Blue Parrot, 68 West Gorrie Drive, St. George Island, Florida 32328. 2016 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. Event web site. Susan Bassett, sbassett@stgeorgewired.com or 850-323-0092.
9 MARCH 2018 (Friday)
  • 4th annual Glow For Alpha Rho 5K and fun run. 7:00 PM ET fun run / 7:30 PM ET 5K. Cook High School Memorial Stadium, 1600 Massee Post Road, Adel, Georgia 31620. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story.
10 MARCH 2018 (Saturday)
  • 18th annual Smoothie King 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET. Valdosta State University Recreation Center, 1300 Sustella Avenue, Valdosta, Georgia 31698. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2011 story.
17 MARCH 2018 (Saturday)
  • 8th annual Shamrock Jog and Jam 5K Night Race and one-mile fun run. 6:00 PM ET one mile / 6:30 PM ET 5K. Rylander Park, 110 North Hampton Street, Americus, Georgia. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story.
24 MARCH 2018 (Saturday)
  • Fire Ant Festival 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET. Turner County Specialty School, 330 Gilmore Street, Ashburn, Georgia 31714. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. Festival website. Online registration at EventBrite.com. Entry form and flyer. Eilene Perry, eileneperry@yahoo.com or 229-392-2563.
  • 41st annual Okefenokee 10K Swamp Run. 9:00 AM ET. Georgia Lions Camp for the Blind, 5626 Laura Walker Road, Waycross, Georgia 31503. 2017 story. 2016 story. Event page on Facebook. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. Heather Hall, okefenokeetcc@gmail.com or 912-816-7668.
31 MARCH 2018 (Saturday)
7 APRIL 2018 (Saturday)
  • Gulf Winds Track Club's 43rd 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. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. USATF-certifed course FL12022EBM (10K). USATF-certifed course FL11045EBM (5K). Event web site. springtime10k@gmail.com.
14 APRIL 2018 (Saturday)
  • 5th annual Coach Post 10K, 5K, and one-mile fun run. 7:30 AM CT 10K / 7:45 AM CT 5K / 8:45 AM CT one mile. St. Andrews State Park, 4607 State Park Lane, Panama City, Florida 32408. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. Event profile on Facebook.
21 APRIL 2018 (Saturday)
28 APRIL 2018 (Saturday)
  • Rose41st 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). 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Event web page. rcr@ymcathomasville.org or 229-226-9878.
  • 5th 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. 2017 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. USATF certified course FL06045DL. Event profile on Facebook.
5 MAY 2018 (Saturday)
  • 17th 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. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. Event web site.
  • 4th annual Julep Jog 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET 5K / 9:00 AM ET one mile. Valwood School, 4380 Old US HWY 41, Hahira, Georgia 31632. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  • 33rd annual Race Judicata 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM CT 5K / 9:00 AM CT one mile. Bay County Courthouse, 300 East 4th Street, Panama City, Florida 32401. 2017 story. 2011 story.
  • Boll Weevil 10K and 3K fun run. 8:00 AM CT. First United Methodist Church, 217 South Main Street, Enterprise, Alabama 36330. 2017 story. Course map. Event web page.
11 MAY 2018 (Friday)
  • 31st annual Gnat Days 5K. 7:00 PM ET. Courthouse Square, Camilla, Georgia. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. Jennifer Burnum, jennifer@camillageorgia.com or 229-336-5255.
12 MAY 2018 (Saturday)
  • Marzuq Shrine's 15th annual Mothers Day 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET one mile / 8:30 AM ET 5K. Maclay Gardens State Park, 3540 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32309. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 5K course map. Chad Holliday, cholliday72@aol.com or 850-778-7228.
  • 4th annual Run For Ansley 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET one mile / 8:30 AM ET 5K. Golf Club at Summerbrooke, 7505 Preservation Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32312. 2016 story.
19 MAY 2018 (Saturday)
  • Catfish7th 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. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. USATF certified course FL16045EBM (5K). Event web page. Event profile on Facebook. Ben Hall, firechief@blountstownfire.org or 850-674-4988.
  • 12th annual Run for Wakulla Springs 5K Trail Run and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET one mile / 8:30 AM ET 5K. Wakulla Springs State Park, 550 Wakulla Park Drive, Wakulla Springs, Florida 32327. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Ron and Cynthia Christen, 850-926-7834 or 850-567-0500.
  • 9th annual 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. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2010 story.
26 MAY 2018 (Saturday)
  • USA Flag33rd 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. USATF certified 4.4-mile course #FL16037EBM. 2017 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Eglin Fitness Center, 850-883-1682 or 850-882-6223.
28 MAY 2018 (Monday)
  • USA Flag10th annual Valdosta Memorial Day 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Valdosta Early College Academy, 1605 Azalea Drive, Valdosta, Georgia. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. A Course/Line, LLC, acourseline@earthlink.net or 229-630-1455.
2 JUNE 2018 (Saturday)
  • Gulf Winds Track Club's 21st annual Potluck Bash Four-Mile Cross-Country Race. 6:00 PM ET. Forestmeadows Athletic Center, 4750 North Meridian Road, Tallahassee, Florida. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at EventBrite.com. David Yon, david@radeylaw.com or 850-425-6671.
9 JUNE 2018 (Saturday)
  • 7th annual 5K At Fifth. 8:00 AM ET. Paisley Café, 1123 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, Florida. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. Event web site.
16 JUNE 2018 (Saturday)
  • Monticello Kiwanis' 40th annual Melon Run 5K. 8:15 AM ET. First United Methodist Church Family Ministry Center, 325 West Walnut Street, Monticello, Florida 32344. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. story. 2010 story. USATF certified course #FL17008TY. watermelonrun@gmail.com
23 JUNE 2018 (Saturday)
30 JUNE 2018 (Saturday)
  • 6th annual Wakulla County Cross Country Boosters Freedom 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET 5K / 8:45 AM ET one mile. Wakulla Springs State Park, 550 Wakulla Park Drive, Wakulla Springs, Florida 32327. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story.
4 JULY 2018 (Wednesday)
  • 36th annual Firecracker 5K and one-mile Sparkler Run. 7:30 AM ET one mile / 8:00 AM ET 5K. Cascades Park, 1001 South Gadsden Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301. 2017 story. 2016 story. 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.
  • USA Flag10th annual Valdosta Independence Day 5K. 7:30 AM ET. American Legion Post 13, 1301 Williams Street, Valdosta, Georgia 31602. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. A Course/Line, acourseline@earthlink.net or 229-630-1455.
  • 40th annual Melon Run Three Mile. 8:00 AM ET. Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park, 1001 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32605. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  • 20th annual Celebrate Freedom 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM CT. Jay City Park, 5259 Booker Lane, Jay, Florida 32565. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. Event page on Facebook. Matt Dobson, rmdobson@liberty.edu
  • 4th annual FCHS Spritzer 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET. 2 East Gulf Beach Drive, Saint George Island, Florida. 2015 story. Kati Hathcock, khathcock@franklin.k12.fl.us or 850‐653‐6474.
  • Mexico Beach Sandy Shoes 5K. 7:00 AM CT. Under the Palms Park, 304 7th Street, Mexico Beach, Florida 32456. Mexico Beach Welcome Center, 888-723-2546.
7 JULY 2018 (Saturday)
  • 4th annual Watermelon Crawl 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM CT 5K / 8:45 AM ET one mile. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, 2802 Moore Highway, Tifton, Georgia 31793. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. Event web site.
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