Travis Boltjes and Keegan Welch were blazing at Chipley's Hot Trot

When athletes talk about the annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival Hot Trot 5K in Chipley, Florida, they don't usually mention that the course is absolutely flat. I've never heard anyone talk up the fact that the runners only have to negotiate six turns during the whole 3.1 miles of the race. There are compliments. "It wasn't as hot this year," is typical.


But neither heat nor humidity were barriers to Travis Boltjes at the 43rd annual Hot Trot on Saturday morning, 25 June 2022. A Panama City, Florida master runner, Boltjes won the 5000-meter race by nearly 900 meters, running 16:56. Keegan Welch, a harrier on the Chipola College cross-country team, was the first woman in the race, edging Mallory Corbin for that top spot 26:42 to 26:43.


Behind Boltjes, Allen Miller took second at 21:40. Alexander Maric came in third in 21:50.


When Keegan Welch and Mallory Corbin finished their 26:42-26:43 duel for the women's title, they had placed fourteenth and fifteenth overall. Valerie Hein was the third female finisher, sixteenth overall in 28:33.


55 athletes finished the 2022 Hot Trot 5K. The race is the opening event of the Saturday festivities of the North Florida Watermelon Festival.


Top Ten Men, 2022 Hot Trot 5K

1. 16:56, Travis Boltjes
2. 21:40, Allen Miller
3. 21:50, Alexander Maric
4. 22:08, Jimmy Russell
5. 22:50, Dale Thomas
6. 23:03, Robby Shores
7. 23:23, Alex Parker
8. 23:31, Kevin Barton
9. 24:22, Joseph Cloutier
10. 25:07, Bill Kiever

Top Ten Women, 2022 Hot Trot 5K

1. 26:42, Keegan Welch
2. 26:43, Mallory Corbin
3. 28:33, Valerie Hein
4. 30:07, Toby Murray
5. 30:40, Lori Barton
6. 30:41, Jordan Peaden
7. 31:40, Merri Forman
8. 32:10, Samantha Witaker
9. 33:28, Lara Fleener
10. 33:46, Sandra Binford

Winners of the Chipley, Florida, Hot Trot, 1979 - 2022
Date	Men	Women
23 June 1979	Freddy Carly
21 June 1980	32:34, Lee Fidler	39:10, Dolly Jill Harrison
20 June 1981	31:24, Carlton Law	38:55, Laura Ledbetter
19 June 1982	15:46, Keith Lee	17:51, Judy Stokely
18 June 1983	15:23, David Parker	19:49, Donna Duty
30 June 1984	15:31, David Parker	19:32, Donna Duty
29 June 1985	15:10, Paul Buchanan	21:11, Lisa Weldon
28 June 1986	15:50, David Parker	20:00, Donna Duty
27 June 1987	15:20, James Frazier	20:02, Lisa Kutschera
25 June 1988	15:36, Paul Buchanan	21:19, Marty Kirkland
24 June 1989	14:52, Matt Parker	20:25, Marty Kirkland
23 June 1990	15:53, Matt Dobson	19:52, Donna Duty
29 June 1991	15:36, Matt Dobson	18:45, Angela Crook
27 June 1992	15:23, Matt Dobson	20:33, Lou Ellen Eaddy
26 June 1993	16:34, Sam Graves	19:51, Lou Ellen Eaddy
25 June 1994	16:25, Sam Graves	21:03, Donna Duty
24 June 1995	16:11, Matt Parker	21:46, Lou Ellen Eaddy Jayroe
29 June 1996	16:03, Paul Hough	21:00, Lou Ellen Jayroe
28 June 1997	15:54, Myles Gibson	17:52, Sarah Kramer
27 June 1998	16:25, Tracy Burch	22:23, Marty Kirkland
26 June 1999	15:48, Matt Dobson	20:52, Virginia Hayden
24 June 2000	16:22, Matt Dobson	21:48, Terri Gray
23 June 2001	15:28, Matt Dobson	22:20, Lou Ellen Jayroe
29 June 2002	15:38, Matt Dobson	20:22, Tricia Snyder
28 June 2003	15:25, Matt Dobson	21:52, Teresa Lafleur
26 June 2004	15:49, Matt Dobson	22:22, Piper Stockman
25 June 2005	17:57, Sam Fernandez	21:37, Debbie Wittmer
24 June 2006	15:56, Matt Dobson	22:03, Lauren Eschbach
23 June 2007	16:25, Matt Dobson	22:32, Sara Jackson
28 June 2008	16:22, Matt Dobson	21:48, Terri Gray
27 June 2009	16:38, Matt Dobson	22:08, Katrina Bokenfohr
26 June 2010	18:41, Chris Neal	19:42, Masie Stromenger
25 June 2011	16:37, Matt Dobson	22:52, Kristina Bennett
24 June 2012	17:21, Jordan Green	21:02, Brittny Johnson
29 June 2013	16:36, David Seymour	21:01, Alex Dixon
28 June 2014	16:20, Hunter Potts	23:31, Victoria Taylor
27 June 2015	17:16, Ethan Mines	22:39, Kristi Johnson
25 June 2016	18:29, Ethan Dych	23:58, Kimberly Floyd
24 June 2017
23 June 2018	18:27, Ethan Dych	24:50, Amber Hayghe
29 June 2019	16:10, Tyler Goatley	23:27, Jessica Ludwig
26 June 2021
25 June 2022	16:56, Travis Boltjes	26:42, Keegan Welch
From 1979 to 1981 the Hot Trot was a 10K race. From 1982 onward it was a 5K. A huge thank you to Larry Dykes for delving into the archives of the Dothan Runners to find the names and times of the Hot Trot champions from 1980 to 2010.

Links

• Complete results of the 2022 Hot Trot 5K
  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQ5coIS9LWS1k-luOi4r_6paDDHsVf2ACBWoFb8AW-xxRQnI-pObHE2vT7BeRBZjUr_jM6vsrCla-Q4/pubhtml
  
  
• 2019 story, “Tyler Goatley beats Ethan Mines 16:10 to 16:11 in a hot race at the Hot Trot”
  https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2019/06/hot-trot-2019.html
  
  
• 2016 story, “Ethan Dych comes all the way from Kentucky to win the Hot Trot 5K”
  https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2016/06/hot-trot-2016.html
  
  
• 2015 story, “Cool wins for Mines and Johnson at Chipley's Hot Trot”
  https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2015/06/hot-trot-2015.html
  
  
• 2014 story, “Blazing! Potts and Taylor winners at Hot Trot”
  https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2014/06/hot-trot-2014.html
  
  
• 2013 story, “Seymour and Dixon heat the streets at 35th Hot Trot 5K”
  https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2013/07/hot-trot-2013.html
  
  
• 2012 story, “Green and Johnson cross Georgia to win Chipley's Hot Trot 5K”
  https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2012/06/hot-trot-2012.html
  
  
• 2011 story, “Dobson and Bennett turn the heat on the competition at the Hot Trot”
  https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2011/06/hot-trot-2011.html
  
  
• Map of Chipley's 2015 Hot Trot 5K course
  http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/104231371
  
  
• Melons, peanuts, corn, cucumbers--if there's a run for it, you'll find it here
  https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/search/label/calendar?max-results=1
  
  

#2848

Micah Kemp and Beverly Fair celebrate victory at the Celebrate Freedom 5K

Since 2000, Jay, Florida's annual Celebrate Freedom 5K had always been on Independence Day. In 22 years, the only exception to that rule had been when July 4 was on a Sunday. In those rare instances, the race was scheduled a day early on July 3. But in 2022, Jay City Park, the traditional venue for the start and finish of the race, was going to be closed on the nation's birthday. That year, race director Matt Dobson slated the event on 25 June 2022, nine days before the Glorious Fourth.


Micah Kemp had no trouble racing on the new date, winning the 5K by well over 200 meters in 18:37. Nor was master runner Beverly Fair thrown off by the calendar; Fair took the women's title with a 24:31 effort, placing tenth overall.


Kemp's wins at the Celebrate Freedom 5K has become almost as traditional as holding the race on the Fourth of July. Kemp first won the race as a schoolboy at Jay High, and continued to win in his years as a University of West Florida Argonaut. The first place in 2022 goes on his tally as a post-collegiate athlete. Chance Thornton, a rising senior on the Jay High cross-country team, took second behind Kemp in 19:31. Another Jay Royal harrier, rising sophomore Ramsey Reeves, finished third in 20:59. The first master runner in the race was sixty-year-old Tim Lee; Lee came in fifth overall in 22:30.


Amelia Lee, a rising sophomore at Miller High in Brewton, Alabama, was second in the women's standings and thirteenth overall in 25:52. Master runner Patti Zamyslowski was the third woman, fourteenth overall in 26:41.


53 athletes finished the 2022 Celebrate Freedom 5K.


Top Ten Men, 2022 Celebrate Freedom 5K

1. 18:37, Micah Kemp (M, 25)
2. 19:31, Chance Thornton (M, 17)
3. 20:59, Ramsey Reeves (M, 15)
4. 22:04, Tyler Lewis (M, 16)
5. 22:30, Tim Lee (M, 60)
6. 23:02, Jay McKenzie (M, 60)
7. 23:52, David Toellner (M, 58)
8. 24:00, Travis Smith (M, 39)
9. 24:23, Billy Bryant (M, 74)
10. 24:45, Steven Fair (M, 53)

Top Ten Women, 2022 Celebrate Freedom 5K

1. 24:31, Beverly Fair (F, 51)
2. 25:52, Amelia Lee (F, 12)
3. 26:41, Patti Zamyslowski (F, 41)
4. 29:28, Vanessa McKenzie (F, 56)
5. 30:40, Makenna Williams (F, 17)
6. 31:25, Zoe Selario (F, 16)
7. 32:20, Olivia Britt (F, 23)
8. 35:03, Lexie Smith (F, 12)
9. 35:07, Leah Smith (F, 13)
10. 35:11, Rachel Gonzalez (F, 24)

Some past winners of the Jay, Florida, Celebrate Freedom 5K
Date	Men	Women	Finishers
4 July 2005
4 July 2006	18:14, Ray Dunn	21:07, Karen Trittschuh
4 July 2007	16:42, Eric Mayes	20:24, Liesel Schmidt	~50
4 July 2008	19:17, Drew Kennedy	25:, Shirley Raney
4 July 2009	19:45, Drew Kennedy	21:47, Sandy Eubanks
4 July 2010	18:05 Dylan Nadsady	25:45, Shirley Raney
4 July 2011
4 July 2012	16:42, Caleb Carmichael	21:49, Sandy Ebanks	66
4 July 2013
4 July 2014	17:00, Micah Kemp	21:19, Susan Smith	97
4 July 2015	16:30, Micah Kemp	23:57, Tarah Townsend	72
4 July 2016	17:42, Micah Kemp	21:30, Olivia Blackmon	89
4 July 2017	18:11, Micah Kemp	21:09, Olivia Blackmon	113
4 July 2018	16:18, Micah Kemp	20:24, Olivia Blackmon	128
4 July 2019	16:56, Micah Kemp	24:45, Leslie Specht	89
4 July 2020	15:58, Hailey Myddelton	19:55, Elyse Carmichael	89
3 July 2021
25 June 2022	18:37, Micah Kemp	24:31, Beverly Fair	53
If anyone can point me in the direction of the names and times of race winners for 2000 to 2005, 2010, 2011, 2013, and 2021, I would like to include them here.

Links

• Complete results of the 2022 Jay, Florida, Celebrate Freedom 5K
  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTJ11dMrBR1gM8eK38A4PyJEx9zRRQL3t6wWBmzGE8U9-HML0DZ545pap-S0uK5Z6w6iHPPNz4w10gL/pubhtml
  
  
• 2019 story, “Argonaut Micah Kemp goes 16:56 to make it six in a row at Jay's Celebrate Freedom 5K”
  https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2019/07/jay-freedom-2019.html
  
  
• 2017 story, “Kemp and Blackmon keep winning at Jay's Celebrate Freedom 5K”
  https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2017/07/jay-freedom-2017.html
  
  
• 2016 story, “Argonaut harrier Micah Kemp notches his third straight Celebrate Freedom 5K win”
  https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2016/07/jay-freedom-2016.html
  
  
• 2015 story, “Kemp and Townsend celebrate wins at the Celebrate Freedom 5K”
  https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2015/07/jay-freedom-2015.html
  
  
• Jay, Florida, Celebrate Freedom 5K Facebook page
  https://www.facebook.com/celebratefreedom5k
  
  
• Find upcoming races celebrating freedom on the Trouble Afoot! running calendar
  https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/search/label/calendar?max-results=1
  
  

#2847

29 June 2022 Tallahassee 100-Mile Race Calendar

This is the Tallahassee vicinity road-race schedule for 29 June 2022. If that's more than a week ago, the latest schedule is always available via this link:

https://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.

Races are being abruptly canceled or rescheduled due to COVID-19, so if a race is farther away than across the street, it is more important than ever to confirm that the event is actually taking place. Also, please make sure that you are comfortable with whatever hygienic protocols an event has in place. Be safe, and smooth trails!

30 June 2022 (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 850-264-4595 or Dr. Jeanne O'Kon 850-894-2019.

2 July 2022 (Saturday)

• 3rd annual Keystone Heights Freedom 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Keystone Heights City Hall, 555 Lawrence Boulevard, Keystone Heights, Florida 32656. Event profile on Facebook. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
• 12th annual Big Dog Heat Wave Five Mile. 8:00 AM ET. Lake Oliver Marina, 5501 River Road, Columbus, Georgia 31904.. 2016 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  
• 36th annual Freedom Springs Triathlon (440 yard swim, 10-mile bicycle, 3-mile run adults). 7:00 AM CT. Blue Spring Recreation Park, 5461 Blue Springs Road, Marianna, Florida 32446. Event web page. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  

4 July 2022 (Monday)

• Capital City Kiwanis' 39th 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. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. USATF certified 5K course FL17036TY. Event profile on Facebook. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RaceRoster.com.
• Valdosta State University Cross Country's 13th annual Independence Day 5K. 7:30 AM ET. Valdosta State University Athletic Complex, 401 Baytree Road, Valdota Georgia 31601. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Event page on Facebook. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  
• Florida Track Club's 44th annual Jack Gamble Melon Run Three Mile. 8:00 AM ET. Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park, 1001 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32605. 2019 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. USATF certified three-mile course FL17088TY. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  

6 July 2022 (Wednesday)

• Fourth of July 5K. 7:30 AM ET. Moody Air Force Base Fitness Center, 4851 Burrell Street, Building 404, Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. Event page on Facebook.

7 July 2022 (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 850-264-4595 or Dr. Jeanne O'Kon 850-894-2019.

9 July 2022 (Saturday)

• 38th annual Bridge of Lions 5K. 7:30 AM ET. Castillo de San Marcos, 1 South Castillo Drive, Saint Augustine, Florida 32084. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2013 story. USATF certified course FL10062EBM. Event web page. Event profile on Facebook. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.

11 July 2022 (Monday)

• Valdosta State University Cross-Country All-Comer Cross-Country Meet #2, 5000m and 2500m. 6:30 PM ET. Freedom Park, 3795 Guest Road, Valdosta, Georgia 31605.

14 July 2022 (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 850-264-4595 or Dr. Jeanne O'Kon 850-894-2019.

16 July 2022 (Saturday)

• Gulf Winds Track Club Summer Trail Series #3, Overstreet Trail (5-1/2 miles). 8:00 AM ET. Maclay Gardens State Park, 3540 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32309. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. Series web page. Series page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. Bobby York, byorkjr@msn.com.
  
• 12th annual Barnes HealthCare 5K. 7:30 AM ET. Barnes Drug Store Downtown, 200 South Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia 31601. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  

21 July 2022 (Thursday)

• Gulf Winds Track Club / Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Summer Track Series Meet #8 (Events TBD). 6:45 PM ET. Maclay School track, 3737 North Meridian Road, Tallahassee, Florida. Event web page. Tom Perkins 850-264-4595 or Dr. Jeanne O'Kon 850-894-2019.

23 July 2022 (Saturday)

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6 August 2022 (Saturday)

• 24th annual Gulf Winds Track Club Mile at the Breakfast On The Track. 7:45 AM ET. Maclay School track, 3737 North Meridian Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32312. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 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 RunSignUp.com. Bonnie Wright, bonniedwright@gmail.com or 850-386-3500.
  
• 24th annual Saint George Island Sizzler 5K and one-mile fun run. 6:30 PM ET one mile / 7:00 PM ET 5K. Mango Mike's Sports Bar & Grill, 36 West Pine Avenue, Saint George Island, Florida 32328. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. USATF certifed course #FL18029TY. Event web site. Event profile on Facebook. Online registration at EventBrite.com.
  
• 5th annual Ariton Volleyball 5K. 8:00 AM CT. Dale County Public Lake, 861 Myrtle Drive Ozark, Alabama 36311. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RaceEntry.com
• Possum Trot 5K. 7:00 AM CT. Possum Palace, Wausau, Florida 32428. 2013 story. 2011 story. Dixie McClendon, 850-867-8060.
  

8 August 2022 (Monday)

• Valdosta State University Cross-Country All-Comer Cross-Country Meet #3, 5000m and 2500m. 6:30 PM ET. Freedom Park, 3795 Guest Road, Valdosta, Georgia 31605.

13 August 2022 (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. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 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 RunSignUp.com. Tom Perkins, 850-894-2019 or Bill Lott, 850-656-1273.
  
• 18th annual Josh Sprinkle Memorial 5K. 7:30 AM CT. Fort Walton Beach Landing, 139 Brooks Street SE, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at active.com.
  

20 August 2022 (Saturday)

• Gulf Winds Track Club Summer Trail Series #4, Cadillac Trail (5-1/2 miles). 8:00 AM ET. Tom Brown Park, 501 Easterwood Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32311. 2021 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. Series web page. Series page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. Bobby York, byorkjr@msn.com.
  
• Going For The Gold 5K Trail Race. 6:00 PM CT. Westgate Park, 801 Recreation Road, Dothan, Alabama 36303. Online registration at RaceEntry.com. Shan Ash, snash@dothan.org or 334-615-4555.

27 August 2022 (Saturday)

• Dueling Summits Community 5K Cross-Country Race. 7:15 AM ET community 5K / 8:00 AM ET high school girls' 5K / 8:40 AM ET high school boys' 5K / 9:30 AM ET middle school girls' 3K / 10:00 AM ET middle school boys' 3K. Phipps Park (Gate B), 1775 Miller Landing Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32312. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2010 story. Event web page. Chris Sumner, lfcsumner3@aol.com
  

3 September 2022 (Saturday)

• Georgia Muscadine Festival 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET mile / 8:30 AM ET 5K. Paulk Vineyards, 1788 Satilla Road, Wray, Georgia, 31798. Event web site. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at active.com.
• 41st 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.
  

5 September 2022 (Monday)

• 6th annual Bluebird Run For Brookie B 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET one mile / 8:30 AM ET 5K. J.R. Alford Greenway, 2500 Pedrick Road, Tallahassee, Florida. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2017 story. 2015 story. Event web site. Event page on Facebook. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. contact@bluebirdrun.com
  
• 45th 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.
  

10 September 2022 (Saturday)

• 40th annual Sickle Cell Foundation of the Big Bend 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET one mile / 8:30 AM ET 5K. Jake Gaither Park, 801 Tanner Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32305. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. USATF certified course #FL18025TY. Event web site. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  

17 September 2022 (Saturday)

• Gulf Winds Track Club's 40th 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. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. USATF certified course #FL17042TY. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. Lisa Unger, unger4122@comcast.net or 850-544-4893.
  
• 15th 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. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2013 story. Carol Goguen, cgoguen@graceba.net or 334-794-9029.
  

24 September 2022 (Saturday)

• Gulf Winds Track Club's 45th annual Salute to Prefontaine 5K Cross-Country Run. 8:30 AM ET. Venue TBA. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.

1 October 2022 (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. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2017 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. Jennifer or Carter Hay, GWTCpinerun@gmail.com
  
• Hahira Honeybee Festival 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Hahira Community Center, 216 Randall Street, Hahira, Georgia 31632. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Event web page. Entry form and flyer.
  
• Bull Run 5K. 8:00 AM CT. Middlebrooks Park, Banfill Avenue, Bonifay, Florida 32425. 2015 story. Event web page. Event page on Facebook. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at active.com.
  
• Claybank 5K. 8:00 AM CT. Dale County Public Lake, 861 Myrtle Drive Ozark, Alabama 36311. Online registration at RaceEntry.com

8 October 2022 (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. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2017 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. Jennifer or Carter Hay, GWTCpinerun@gmail.com
  
• Headland Harvest Festival 5K and one-mile fun run. 7:30 AM CT 5K / 9:00 AM CT one mile. 25 Grove Street, Headland, Alabama 36345. Event web page. Event page on Facebook.

15 October 2022 (Saturday)

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29 October 2022 (Saturday)

• 41st annual Boston Mini-Marathon. 8:00 AM ET. Commercial Bank, 124 West Jefferson Street, Boston, Georgia 31626. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. USATF certified half-marathon course GA18076WC. Event web page. Event profile on Facebook. 2021 event page on Facebook. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at ItsYourRace.com. Brad Johnson, bradjohnson@bankcb.com or 229-498-8500 (day) / 229-226-4679 (evening).
  
• Dothan Running Festival 10K, 5K, and kids' run. 7:00 AM CT 5K / 8:00 AM CT Mile / 8:30 AM CT 10K. Foster Street, Dothan, Alabama. Event web site. Event profile on Facebook. Online registration at ChronoTrack.com. racedirector@runthecircle.com

30 October 2022 (Sunday)

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5 November 2022 (Saturday)

• 12th annual Run For Your Lungs 5K. 9:30 AM ET 5K / 9:35 AM ET one mile. Lake Blackshear Resort, 2459-H US Highway 280 West, Cordele, Georgia 31015. 2018 story. Event web site. Event profile on Facebook. 2019 Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  

6 November 2022 (Sunday)

• Gulf Winds Track Club's 6th annual Rex Cleveland Road Mile. 4:30 PM ET. Myers Park, 616 Myers Park Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32301. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  

12 November 2022 (Saturday)

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24 November 2022 (Thursday)

• Gulf Winds Track Club's 46th 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. 2019 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. USATF-certified course FL11001TY (15K). USATF-certified course FL11113EBM (10K). USATF certified course FL11112EBM (5K). Event web site. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. David Yon, david@radeylaw.com or 850-425-6671 or 850-668-2236.
  

26 November 2022 (Saturday)

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3 December 2022 (Saturday)

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10 December 2022 (Saturday)

• Wolfpack Jingle Bell 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:30 AM ET 5K / 9:30 AM ET mile. Florida Gateway College, 19 SE College Place, Lake City, Florida 32025. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.

17 December 2022 (Saturday)

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24 December 2022 (Saturday)

• 6th annual VLPRA Jingle Jog 5K. 8:00 AM ET 5K. Freedom Park, 3795 Guest Road, Valdosta, Georgia. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. Event page on Facebook.
  

31 December 2022 (Saturday)

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1 January 2023 (Sunday)

• Val D'Osta New Year 5K. 9:00 PM ET. Valdosta State University Complex, 401 Baytree Road, Valdosta, Georgia 31602. 2022 story. 2020 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. A Course/Line, LLC, acourseline@earthlink.net or 229-630-1455.
  
• Florida Track Club's 7th annual Frank Shorter Road Mile. 12:00 Noon ET. H Spurgeon Cherry "Westside" Pool, 1001 NW 31st Drive, Gainesville, Florida 32605. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. USATF course certification map #FL17087TY. Event profile on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  

7 January 2023 (Saturday)

14 January 2023 (Saturday)

• 9th annual Half Shell Hustle 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Riverfront Park, 80 Water Street, Apalachicola, Florida 32320. 2022 story. 2020 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. Event web page. Online registration at WebScorer.com.

21 January 2023 (Saturday)

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4 February 2023 (Saturday)

• 27th Dr. James H. Crowdis 10K & 5K. 9:15 AM ET. First United Methodist Church, 397 College Street, Blakely, Georgia. 2020 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. USATF certified 10K course GA17002WC. USATF certified 5K course GA15001WC. Event web site. Online registration at RaceEntry.com.

5 February 2023 (Sunday)

• Gulf Winds Track Club's 48th annual Tallahassee Marathon and Half-Marathon. 7:30 AM ET. Leon County Courthouse, 301 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, Florida 32301. 2022 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. USATF certified marathon course FL17089TY. USATF certified half-marathon course FL17066TY. Event web site. Event profile on Facebook. 2022 event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. Tallahasseemarathon@gmail.com
  

11 February 2023 (Saturday)

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4 March 2023 (Saturday)

• 34th annual Shamrock Scurry 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET one mile / 8:30AM ET 5K.Killearn United Methodist Church, 2800 Shamrock South, Tallahassee, Florida 32309. 2022 story. 2020 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. USATF certified course #FL10021EBM. Event web page. Event profile on Facebook. 2023 event page on Facebook. Online registration at EventBrite.com.
  
• 13th annual Race The Tortoise 5K. 8:00 AM ET. O'Leno State Park, 410 S.E. O'Leno Park Road, High Springs, Florida 32643. 2022 story. 2020 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. USATF certified course FL19004JK. Event page on Facebook. Event web page. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. 386-454-0723.
  
• Red Pepper Run 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Saint George Island Firehouse, Saint George Island, Florida 32328. 2022 story.2016 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. Event page on Facebook. Event web site.
  

11 March 2023 (Saturday)

• 6th annual Trailblazer Trot 5K Cross-Country Race. 8:00 AM CT. Ponce de Leon Springs State Park, 150 LD Anderson Road, Ponce de Leon, Florida 32455. 2022 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. Event web page. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at active.com.

18 March 2023 (Saturday)

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1 April 2023 (Saturday)

• Gulf Winds Track Club's 46th annual Springtime 10K, 5K and one-mile kids' run. 7:45 AM ET one-mile / 8:00 AM ET 10K and 5K. Leon County Courthouse, 301 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, Florida 32301. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. USATF-certifed course FL22011JK (10K). USATF-certifed course FL22012JK (5K). Event web site. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. springtime10k@gmail.com.
  

8 April 2023 (Saturday)

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29 April 2023 (Saturday)

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3 June 2023 (Saturday)

• 3rd annual Jam On The Coast 5K. 9:30 AM CT. Frank Brown Park, 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, Florida 32407. 2022 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
• 11th annual Home Run 5K and one-mile fun run. 7:45 AM ET one mile / 8:00 AM ET 5K. Americus First United Methodist Church, 200 South Lee Street, Americus, Georgia 31709. 2022 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. Event web page. Event profile on Facebook. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RacerPal.com.
• 49th annual Billy Bowlegs 5K Night Race. 7:30 AM CT. Fort Walton Beach High School, 400 Hollywood Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547. 2022 story. 2019 story. 2017 story. 2015 story. USATF certified course FL13020EBM. Event web page. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at active.com.
  

10 June 2023 (Saturday)

• Gulf Winds Track Club's 25th annual Potluck Bash Four-Mile Cross-Country Race. 6:00 PM ET. Forestmeadows Athletic Center, 4750 North Meridian Road, Tallahassee, Florida. 2022 story. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 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 RunSignUp.com. David Yon, david@radeylaw.com or 850-425-6671.
  

17 June 2023 (Saturday)

• Monticello Kiwanis' 44th annual Melon Run 5K. 8:15 AM ET. First United Methodist Church Family Ministry Center, 325 West Walnut Street, Monticello, Florida 32344. 2022 story. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. story. 2010 story. USATF certified course #FL17008TY. Event page on Facebook. Entry form and flyer. watermelonrun@gmail.com

24 June 2023 (Saturday)

• Wakulla County Cross Country Boosters' 10th annual Paul Hoover 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. 2022 story. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. Event page on Facebook. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at EventBrite.com. NexnBax1@Comcast.net

1 July 2023 (Saturday)

• 4th annual Keystone Heights Freedom 5K. Keystone Heights City Hall, 555 Lawrence Boulevard, Keystone Heights, Florida 32656. Event profile on Facebook. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.

4 July 2023 (Tuesday)

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8 July 2023 (Saturday)

• 13th annual Big Dog Heat Wave Five Mile. 8:00 AM ET. Lake Oliver Marina, 5501 River Road, Columbus, Georgia 31904.. 2022 story. 2016 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  

#2846

Chris O'Kelley and Katie Sherron ran great on the gravel at the Freedom 5K

South of Tallahassee, Florida at Wakulla Springs State Park, there was a break in the summer heat on Saturday morning, 25 June 2022. Blame it on overnight rain. Whatever the reasons, Chris O'Kelley took advantage of the slightly less toasty weather to throw down a 17:17, winning the Wakulla High Cross-Country Boosters' ninth annual Paul Hoover Freedom 5K. Dr. Katie Sherron was the first woman in the race, placing fourth overall in 18:35.


Leonardo Canete had run the race in 2021; he took the lead shortly after the start in 2022. Chris O'Kelley had never run the race before; he passed Canete about half a mile into the run. O'Kelley, seeing the course for the first time, wasn't aware that most of the race was out-and-back on a two-rut gravel road leading to Cherokee Sink.


"I thought it was going to go out onto the Ultra course [State Road 61] when we first started, which would’ve been a little better footing," recalled O'Kelley. "But I enjoyed the trail more than I would’ve enjoyed the road."


O'Kelley also enjoyed leading for four kilometers, crossing the finish line in a winning 17:17--the third fastest time ever recorded on the rugged course. Canete was the first master runner in the race, taking second overall in 17:59. Henry Lewis, an incoming frosh on the Wakulla High cross-country team, ran 18:34 for third.


At 18:35, master runner Katie Sherron was just a couple of steps behind Lewis at the finish line.


"Henry pushed me the whole way," commented Sherron. "Sadly, I was outkicked."


Outkicked she may have been, but her 18:35 was still the fastest time ever run by a woman on the course. The previous best was a 19:10 run by Amy Hines in the 2018 race; Sherron bettered that by over half a minute. In 2015, Sherron had become the first woman to break 20:00 in the Freedom 5K. Her 2022 performance made her the first woman to crack 19:00 in the race.


Isabella Laughton was second in the women's standings, coming in seventeenth overall in 21:22. Laughton is a rising sophomore on the Wakulla High cross-country team. Master runner Laura Reina edged Analecia Ferrell and Lana Hawkins for third in the women's division--Reina 31st overall in 23:52, Ferrell second in 23:52, and Hawkins 33rd in 23:54. Ferrell and Hawkins both run cross-country for Wakulla High, where Ferrell is about to start her junior year and Hawkins her sophomore year.


159 athletes finished the Wakulla High Cross-Country Boosters' ninth annual Paul Hoover Freedom 5K. Gulf Winds Track Club of Tallahassee chip-timed the race.


Top Ten Men, 2022 Freedom 5K

1. 17:17, Chris O'Kelley (M, 29)
2. 17:59, Leonardo Canete (M, 43)
3. 18:34, Henry Lewis (M, 15) Wakulla HS
4. 18:41, Mickey Moore (M, 52)
5. 19:13, Ryan Truchelut (M, 36)
6. 19:50, Joseph Wiedeman (M, 17) Wakulla HS
7. 20:01, Trace Giles (M, 17) Wakulla HS
8. 20:04, Isaac Peck (M, 17) Wakulla HS
9. 20:10, Danny Neustadter (M, 18)
10. 20:15, Andrew Nix (M, 17) Wakulla HS

Top Ten Women, 2022 Freedom 5K

1. 18:35, Katie Sherron (F, 40)
2. 21:22, Isabella Laughton (F, 14) Wakulla HS
3. 23:52, Laura Reina (F, 57)
4. 23:52, Analecia Ferrell (F, 17) Wakulla HS
5. 23:54, Lana Hawkins (F, 15) Wakulla HS
6. 24:18, Savannah Stanley (F, 13) Montford MS
7. 24:35, Clara Alford (F, 18)
8. 24:39, Elizabeth Blitch (F, 18)
9. 25:00, Emily Smith (F, 37)
10. 25:00, Angela Dempsey (F, 53)

Paul Hoover Freedom 5K winners, 2013 - 2022
Date	Men	Women	Finishers
29 June 2013	17:33, Stanley Linton	21:12, Madison Harris	107
28 June 2014	19:23, Reikan Lin	20:12, Madison Harris	82
27 June 2015	17:36, Zack DeVeau	19:51, Katie Sherron	173
25 June 2016	17:48, Wright Calhoun	20:00, Madison Harris	138
24 June 2017	16:32, Justin Keefe	21:52, Haleigh Martin	183
30 June 2018	18:21, Ryan Truchelut	19:10, Amy Hines	213
29 June 2019	18:31, Daniel Wiedeman	21:18, Meg Ogle	183
26 June 2021	17:07, Brock Granberg	21:12, Liliana Lewis	111
25 June 2022	17:17, Chris O'Kelley	18:35, Katie Sherron	159

Top ten men's times, Paul Hoover Freedom 5K Time Athlete Year 16:32 Justin Keefe 2017 17:07 Brock Granberg 2021 17:17 Chris O'Kelley 2022 17:33 Stanley Linton 2013 17:36 Zach Deveau 2015 17:48 Wright Calhoun 2016 17:59 Leonardo Canete 2022 18:04 Leonardo Canete 2021 18:12 Dan Baur 2016 18:19 Brian Griffith 2013

Top ten women's times, Paul Hoover Freedom 5K Time Athlete Year 18:35 Katie Sherron 2022 19:10 Amy Hines 2018 19:51 Katie Sherron 2015 20:00 Madison Harris 2016 20:12 Madison Harris 2014 20:56 Brittney Skiles 2016 21:07 Renee Cox 2014 21:11 Alli Hay 2016 21:12 Madison Harris 2013 21:12 Liliana Lewis 2021

Links

• Complete results of the Wakulla HS Cross-Country Boosters' 2022 Paul Hoover Freedom 5K
  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSuPzIpj6z-N5pkO4cl2FRoYyUPqxPeOteRfOSV0fv1NjJXgbByaYZO1Lj4Bgf0qgwkeUV6Bw8F5APd/pubhtml
  
  
• 2021 story, “Brock Granberg and Liliana Lewis roll at a rocky Freedom 5K”
  https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2021/06/freedom-2021.html
  
  
• 2019 story, “Harriers Daniel Wiedeman and Meg Ogle run away with the Paul Hoover 5K”
  https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2019/06/freedom-2019.html
  
  
• 2018 story, “Ryan Truchelut and Amy Hines were swift on the sand at the Paul Hoover 5K”
  https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2018/06/freedom-2018.html
  
  
• 2017 story, “It's Justin Keefe with a new course record at the Paul Hoover Freedom 5K”
  https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2017/06/freedom-2017.html
  
  
• 2016 story, “Calhoun and Harris are first in the Freedom 5K”
  https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2016/06/freedom-2016.html
  
  
• 2015 story, “A little rain didn't slow down either DeVeau or Sherron at the Freedom Run 5K”
  https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2015/06/freedom-2015.html
  
  
• 2014 story, “Lin and Harris post Freedom 5K wins”
  https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2014/06/freedom-2014.html
  
  
• 2013 story, “Linton and Harris break loose at Freedom 5K”
  https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2013/06/freedom-2013.html
  
  
• Find another upcoming race supporting scholastic cross country on the Trouble Afoot! calendar
  https://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/search/label/calendar?max-results=1
  
  

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22 June 2022 Tallahassee 100-Mile Race Calendar

This is the Tallahassee vicinity road-race schedule for 22 June 2022. If that's more than a week ago, the latest schedule is always available via this link:

https://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.

Races are being abruptly canceled or rescheduled due to COVID-19, so if a race is farther away than across the street, it is more important than ever to confirm that the event is actually taking place. Also, please make sure that you are comfortable with whatever hygienic protocols an event has in place. Be safe, and smooth trails!

23 June 2022 (Thursday)

• Gulf Winds Track Club / Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Summer Track Series Meet #4 (40m, 100m, 200m, 800m, two mile). 6:45 PM ET. Maclay School track, 3737 North Meridian Road, Tallahassee, Florida. Event web page. Tom Perkins 850-264-4595 or Dr. Jeanne O'Kon 850-894-2019.

25 June 2022 (Saturday)

• Wakulla County Cross Country Boosters' 9th annual Paul Hoover 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. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. Event page on Facebook. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at EventBrite.com. NexnBax1@Comcast.net
• 43rd annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival Hot Trot 5K. 7:30 AM CT. Florida Panhandle Technical College, 757 Hoyt Street, Chipley, Florida 32428. 2019 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. Course map. Event web page. Entry form and flyer.
• 23rd annual Celebrate Freedom 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM CT 5K / 9:15 AM CT one mile. Jay City Park, 5259 Booker Lane, Jay, Florida 32565. 2019 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. Event profile on Facebook. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at active.com. Matt Dobson, rmdobson@liberty.edu
  

30 June 2022 (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 850-264-4595 or Dr. Jeanne O'Kon 850-894-2019.

2 July 2022 (Saturday)

• 36th annual Freedom Springs Triathlon (440 yard swim, 10-mile bicycle, 3-mile run adults). 7:00 AM CT. Blue Spring Recreation Park, 5461 Blue Springs Road, Marianna, Florida 32446. Event web page. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  

4 July 2022 (Monday)

• Capital City Kiwanis' 39th 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. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. USATF certified 5K course FL17036TY. Event profile on Facebook. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RaceRoster.com.
• Valdosta State University Cross Country's 13th annual Independence Day 5K. 7:30 AM ET. Valdosta State University Athletic Complex, 401 Baytree Road, Valdota Georgia 31601. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Event page on Facebook. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  
• Florida Track Club's 44th annual Jack Gamble Melon Run Three Mile. 8:00 AM ET. Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park, 1001 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32605. 2019 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. USATF certified three-mile course FL17088TY. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  

7 July 2022 (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 850-264-4595 or Dr. Jeanne O'Kon 850-894-2019.

9 July 2022 (Saturday)

• 38th annual Bridge of Lions 5K. 7:30 AM ET. Castillo de San Marcos, 1 South Castillo Drive, Saint Augustine, Florida 32084. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2013 story. USATF certified course FL10062EBM. Event web page. Event profile on Facebook. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.

11 July 2022 (Monday)

• Valdosta State University Cross-Country All-Comer Cross-Country Meet #2, 5000m and 2500m. 6:30 PM ET. Freedom Park, 3795 Guest Road, Valdosta, Georgia 31605.

14 July 2022 (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 850-264-4595 or Dr. Jeanne O'Kon 850-894-2019.

16 July 2022 (Saturday)

• Gulf Winds Track Club Summer Trail Series #3, Overstreet Trail (5-1/2 miles). 8:00 AM ET. Maclay Gardens State Park, 3540 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32309. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. Series web page. Series page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. Bobby York, byorkjr@msn.com.
  
• 12th annual Barnes HealthCare 5K. 7:30 AM ET. Barnes Drug Store Downtown, 200 South Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia 31601. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  

21 July 2022 (Thursday)

• Gulf Winds Track Club / Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Summer Track Series Meet #8 (Events TBD). 6:45 PM ET. Maclay School track, 3737 North Meridian Road, Tallahassee, Florida. Event web page. Tom Perkins 850-264-4595 or Dr. Jeanne O'Kon 850-894-2019.

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6 August 2022 (Saturday)

• 24th annual Gulf Winds Track Club Mile at the Breakfast On The Track. 7:45 AM ET. Maclay School track, 3737 North Meridian Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32312. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 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 RunSignUp.com. Bonnie Wright, bonniedwright@gmail.com or 850-386-3500.
  
• 24th annual Saint George Island Sizzler 5K and one-mile fun run. 6:30 PM ET one mile / 7:00 PM ET 5K. Mango Mike's Sports Bar & Grill, 36 West Pine Avenue, Saint George Island, Florida 32328. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. USATF certifed course #FL18029TY. Event web site. Event profile on Facebook. Online registration at EventBrite.com.
  
• 5th annual Ariton Volleyball 5K. 8:00 AM CT. Dale County Public Lake, 861 Myrtle Drive Ozark, Alabama 36311. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RaceEntry.com
• Possum Trot 5K. 7:00 AM CT. Possum Palace, Wausau, Florida 32428. 2013 story. 2011 story. Dixie McClendon, 850-867-8060.
  

8 August 2022 (Monday)

• Valdosta State University Cross-Country All-Comer Cross-Country Meet #3, 5000m and 2500m. 6:30 PM ET. Freedom Park, 3795 Guest Road, Valdosta, Georgia 31605.

13 August 2022 (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. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 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 RunSignUp.com. Tom Perkins, 850-894-2019 or Bill Lott, 850-656-1273.
  
• 18th annual Josh Sprinkle Memorial 5K. 7:30 AM CT. Fort Walton Beach Landing, 139 Brooks Street SE, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at active.com.
  

20 August 2022 (Saturday)

• Gulf Winds Track Club Summer Trail Series #4, Cadillac Trail (5-1/2 miles). 8:00 AM ET. Tom Brown Park, 501 Easterwood Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32311. 2021 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. Series web page. Series page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. Bobby York, byorkjr@msn.com.
  
• Going For The Gold 5K Trail Race. 6:00 PM CT. Westgate Park, 801 Recreation Road, Dothan, Alabama 36303. Online registration at RaceEntry.com. Shan Ash, snash@dothan.org or 334-615-4555.

27 August 2022 (Saturday)

• Dueling Summits Community 5K Cross-Country Race. 7:15 AM ET community 5K / 8:00 AM ET high school girls' 5K / 8:40 AM ET high school boys' 5K / 9:30 AM ET middle school girls' 3K / 10:00 AM ET middle school boys' 3K. Phipps Park (Gate B), 1775 Miller Landing Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32312. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2010 story. Event web page. Chris Sumner, lfcsumner3@aol.com
  

3 September 2022 (Saturday)

• Georgia Muscadine Festival 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET mile / 8:30 AM ET 5K. Paulk Vineyards, 1788 Satilla Road, Wray, Georgia, 31798. Event web site. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at active.com.
• 41st 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.
  

5 September 2022 (Monday)

• 6th annual Bluebird Run For Brookie B 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET one mile / 8:30 AM ET 5K. J.R. Alford Greenway, 2500 Pedrick Road, Tallahassee, Florida. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2017 story. 2015 story. Event web site. Event page on Facebook. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. contact@bluebirdrun.com
  
• 45th 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.
  

10 September 2022 (Saturday)

• 40th annual Sickle Cell Foundation of the Big Bend 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET one mile / 8:30 AM ET 5K. Jake Gaither Park, 801 Tanner Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32305. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. USATF certified course #FL18025TY. Event web site. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  

17 September 2022 (Saturday)

• Gulf Winds Track Club's 40th 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. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. USATF certified course #FL17042TY. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. Lisa Unger, unger4122@comcast.net or 850-544-4893.
  
• 15th 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. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2013 story. Carol Goguen, cgoguen@graceba.net or 334-794-9029.
  

24 September 2022 (Saturday)

• Gulf Winds Track Club's 45th annual Salute to Prefontaine 5K Cross-Country Run. 8:30 AM ET. Venue TBA. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.

1 October 2022 (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. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2017 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. Jennifer or Carter Hay, GWTCpinerun@gmail.com
  
• Hahira Honeybee Festival 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Hahira Community Center, 216 Randall Street, Hahira, Georgia 31632. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. Event web page. Entry form and flyer.
  
• Bull Run 5K. 8:00 AM CT. Middlebrooks Park, Banfill Avenue, Bonifay, Florida 32425. 2015 story. Event web page. Event page on Facebook. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at active.com.
  
• Claybank 5K. 8:00 AM CT. Dale County Public Lake, 861 Myrtle Drive Ozark, Alabama 36311. Online registration at RaceEntry.com

8 October 2022 (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. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2017 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. Jennifer or Carter Hay, GWTCpinerun@gmail.com
  
• Headland Harvest Festival 5K and one-mile fun run. 7:30 AM CT 5K / 9:00 AM CT one mile. 25 Grove Street, Headland, Alabama 36345. Event web page. Event page on Facebook.

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29 October 2022 (Saturday)

• 41st annual Boston Mini-Marathon. 8:00 AM ET. Commercial Bank, 124 West Jefferson Street, Boston, Georgia 31626. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. USATF certified half-marathon course GA18076WC. Event web page. Event profile on Facebook. 2021 event page on Facebook. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at ItsYourRace.com. Brad Johnson, bradjohnson@bankcb.com or 229-498-8500 (day) / 229-226-4679 (evening).
  
• Dothan Running Festival 10K, 5K, and kids' run. 7:00 AM CT 5K / 8:00 AM CT Mile / 8:30 AM CT 10K. Foster Street, Dothan, Alabama. Event web site. Event profile on Facebook. Online registration at ChronoTrack.com. racedirector@runthecircle.com

30 October 2022 (Sunday)

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5 November 2022 (Saturday)

• 12th annual Run For Your Lungs 5K. 9:30 AM ET 5K / 9:35 AM ET one mile. Lake Blackshear Resort, 2459-H US Highway 280 West, Cordele, Georgia 31015. 2018 story. Event web site. Event profile on Facebook. 2019 Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  

6 November 2022 (Sunday)

• Gulf Winds Track Club's 6th annual Rex Cleveland Road Mile. 4:30 PM ET. Myers Park, 616 Myers Park Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32301. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  

12 November 2022 (Saturday)

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24 November 2022 (Thursday)

• Gulf Winds Track Club's 46th 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. 2019 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. USATF-certified course FL11001TY (15K). USATF-certified course FL11113EBM (10K). USATF certified course FL11112EBM (5K). Event web site. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. David Yon, david@radeylaw.com or 850-425-6671 or 850-668-2236.
  

26 November 2022 (Saturday)

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10 December 2022 (Saturday)

• Wolfpack Jingle Bell 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:30 AM ET 5K / 9:30 AM ET mile. Florida Gateway College, 19 SE College Place, Lake City, Florida 32025. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.

17 December 2022 (Saturday)

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24 December 2022 (Saturday)

• 6th annual VLPRA Jingle Jog 5K. 8:00 AM ET 5K. Freedom Park, 3795 Guest Road, Valdosta, Georgia. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. Event page on Facebook.
  

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1 January 2023 (Sunday)

• Val D'Osta New Year 5K. 9:00 PM ET. Valdosta State University Complex, 401 Baytree Road, Valdosta, Georgia 31602. 2022 story. 2020 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. A Course/Line, LLC, acourseline@earthlink.net or 229-630-1455.
  
• Florida Track Club's 7th annual Frank Shorter Road Mile. 12:00 Noon ET. H Spurgeon Cherry "Westside" Pool, 1001 NW 31st Drive, Gainesville, Florida 32605. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. USATF course certification map #FL17087TY. Event profile on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  

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4 February 2023 (Saturday)

• 27th Dr. James H. Crowdis 10K & 5K. 9:15 AM ET. First United Methodist Church, 397 College Street, Blakely, Georgia. 2020 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. USATF certified 10K course GA17002WC. USATF certified 5K course GA15001WC. Event web site. Online registration at RaceEntry.com.

5 February 2023 (Sunday)

• Gulf Winds Track Club's 48th annual Tallahassee Marathon and Half-Marathon. 7:30 AM ET. Leon County Courthouse, 301 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, Florida 32301. 2022 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. USATF certified marathon course FL17089TY. USATF certified half-marathon course FL17066TY. Event web site. Event profile on Facebook. 2022 event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. Tallahasseemarathon@gmail.com
  

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4 March 2023 (Saturday)

• 34th annual Shamrock Scurry 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM ET one mile / 8:30AM ET 5K.Killearn United Methodist Church, 2800 Shamrock South, Tallahassee, Florida 32309. 2022 story. 2020 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. USATF certified course #FL10021EBM. Event web page. Event profile on Facebook. 2023 event page on Facebook. Online registration at EventBrite.com.
  
• 13th annual Race The Tortoise 5K. 8:00 AM ET. O'Leno State Park, 410 S.E. O'Leno Park Road, High Springs, Florida 32643. 2022 story. 2020 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. USATF certified course FL19004JK. Event page on Facebook. Event web page. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. 386-454-0723.
  
• Red Pepper Run 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Saint George Island Firehouse, Saint George Island, Florida 32328. 2022 story.2016 story. 2013 story. 2011 story. Event page on Facebook. Event web site.
  

11 March 2023 (Saturday)

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1 April 2023 (Saturday)

• Gulf Winds Track Club's 46th annual Springtime 10K, 5K and one-mile kids' run. 7:45 AM ET one-mile / 8:00 AM ET 10K and 5K. Leon County Courthouse, 301 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, Florida 32301. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. 2010 story. 2009 story. USATF-certifed course FL22011JK (10K). USATF-certifed course FL22012JK (5K). Event web site. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. springtime10k@gmail.com.
  

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3 June 2023 (Saturday)

• 3rd annual Jam On The Coast 5K. 9:30 AM CT. Frank Brown Park, 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, Florida 32407. 2022 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
• 11th annual Home Run 5K and one-mile fun run. 7:45 AM ET one mile / 8:00 AM ET 5K. Americus First United Methodist Church, 200 South Lee Street, Americus, Georgia 31709. 2022 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. Event web page. Event profile on Facebook. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RacerPal.com.
• 49th annual Billy Bowlegs 5K Night Race. 7:30 AM CT. Fort Walton Beach High School, 400 Hollywood Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547. 2022 story. 2019 story. 2017 story. 2015 story. USATF certified course FL13020EBM. Event web page. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at active.com.
  

10 June 2023 (Saturday)

• Gulf Winds Track Club's 25th annual Potluck Bash Four-Mile Cross-Country Race. 6:00 PM ET. Forestmeadows Athletic Center, 4750 North Meridian Road, Tallahassee, Florida. 2022 story. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 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 RunSignUp.com. David Yon, david@radeylaw.com or 850-425-6671.
  

17 June 2023 (Saturday)

• Monticello Kiwanis' 44th annual Melon Run 5K. 8:15 AM ET. First United Methodist Church Family Ministry Center, 325 West Walnut Street, Monticello, Florida 32344. 2022 story. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. 2012 story. 2011 story. story. 2010 story. USATF certified course #FL17008TY. Event page on Facebook. Entry form and flyer. watermelonrun@gmail.com

24 June 2023 (Saturday)

• Wakulla County Cross Country Boosters' 10th annual Paul Hoover 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. 2022 story. 2021 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2014 story. 2013 story. Event page on Facebook. Entry form and flyer. Online registration at EventBrite.com. NexnBax1@Comcast.net

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