Wednesday, February 11, 2026

11 February 2026 Tallahassee 100-Mile Race Calendar

This is the Tallahassee vicinity road-race schedule for 11 February 2026. 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.
Races can be abruptly canceled or rescheduled, so if a race is farther
away than across the street, it is important to confirm that the event is
actually taking place. Be safe, and smooth trails!


12 February 2026 (Thursday)
  • Mardi Gras Society of Southwest Georgia's Run For The Beads 5K. 6:00 PM ET. Earle May Boat Basin, 100 Boat Basin Circle, Bainbridge, Georgia 39817. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
14 February 2026 (Saturday) 21 February 2026 (Saturday)
  • The Florida Run At Manatee Springs State Park Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Trail Races. 7:30 AM ET Half Marathon / 7:45 AM ET 10K / 8:00 AM ET 5K. Manatee Springs State Park, 11650 NW 115th Street, Chiefland, Florida 32626. Event web site. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  • 6th annual Callie Jordan Mission Fund 5K. 5:30 PM ET. Heritage Park and Gardens, 1004 Helvenston Avenue, Live Oak, Florida 32064. Online registration at RaceEntry.com
  • The Vine's Cold Run 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Lee County Chamber Of Commerce, Leesburg, Georgia 31763. Online registration at EventBrite.com.
28 February 2026 (Saturday)
  • Make A Difference Dash 10K and 5K. 8:30 AM ET 10K and 5K. Thomasville Road Baptist Church, 3131 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32309. 2025 story. 2019 story. USATF Certified 10K course FL25031JK. USATF Certified 5K course FL25030JK. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  • 28th annual Heart to Heart 5K. 8:30 AM ET. Coffee Regional Medical Center, 1101 Ocilla Road, Douglas, Georgia 31533. 2025 story. 2022 story. 2020 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2019 course map. Event web page. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at ItsYourRace.com.
  • 24th annual Holy Nativity Episcopal School 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM CT. Holy Nativity Episcopal Church, 222 North Bonita Avenue, Panama City, Florida 32401. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at ChronoTrack.com
7 March 2026 (Saturday) 13 March 2026 (Friday)
  • 7th annual Shining With Shamrocks Glow Run 5K and one-mile fun run. 6:30 PM CT 5K / 7:30 PM CT Mile. Citizens Lodge Park, 4574 Lodge Drive, Marianna, Florida 32446. 2025 story. 2024 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at ItsYourRace.com. Joelle Roberts, 850-557-0120.
14 March 2026 (Saturday)
  • 3rd annual Ichetucknee Springs 5K Trail Run. 7:00 AM ET. Ichetucknee Springs State Park, 12087 SW US Highway 27, Fort White, Florida 32038. 2025 story. Event web site. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com
  • Colquitt Regional Medical Foundation's 5th annual Saint Patty 5K and one-mile fun run. 9:00 AM ET 5K / 10:00 AM ET mile. 1 Magnolia Court, Moultrie, Georgia 31768. 2025 story. 2023 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  • 3rd annual Shamrock Scamper 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM CT mile / 9:00 AM CT 5K. Kiwanis Park, 800 Deerpath Road, Dothan, Alabama 36303. 2025 story. 2024 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration.
21 March 2026 (Saturday)
  • 10th (?) annual Big Bend Habitat For Humanity 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Cascades Park, 1001 South Gadsden Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at EventBrite.com
  • 6th annual Bulldog Dash 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:30 AM ET 5K / 9:30 AM ET one mile. MacIntyre Park Middle School, 117 Glenwood Drive, Thomasville, Georgia 31792. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. USATF-certified 5K course GA17069WC. Event profile on Facebook. Event page on Facebook.
28 March 2026 (Saturday)
  • Gulf Winds Track Club's 49th annual Springtime 10K, 5K and one-mile kids' run. 7:30 AM ET one-mile / 8:00 AM ET 10K and 5K. Florida Departemen of Transportation Building, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301. 2025 story. 2024 story. 2023 story. 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 profile on Facebook. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. springtime10k@gmail.com.
  • Duck Dash 5K. 8:00 AM CT. Lake Alice Park, Lake Alice Park Drive Highway 71, Wewahitchka, Florida 32465. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  • 14th annual Trail of Payne 10K. 8:30 AM ET. Payne's Prairie State Park, 100 Savannah Boulevard, Micanopy, Florida 32667. 2025 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. Event web page. Event profile on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
4 April 2026 (Saturday)
11 April 2026 (Saturday) 18 April 2026 (Saturday)
25 April 2026 (Saturday)
6 February 2027 (Saturday)
  • 5th annual Chipola 5K Challenge. 8:00 AM CT. Chipola College Cultural Center, 3094 Indian Circle, Marianna, Florida. 2026 story. 2025 story. 2024 story. Event web page. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at ItsYourRace.com. Thomas Howell, tvhowell1@gmail.com
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Saturday, February 7, 2026

Another win, another record for Leonardo Canete and Georgina Hernandez at the Chipola Challenge

Chipola Challenge 5K logo The fourth annual Chipola Challenge 5K was the largest yet, with 143 athletes completing the 3.1-mile tour of the Marianna, Florida campus of Chipola College. Up front, it was also the fastest Chipola Challenge yet--Leonardo Canete won the race with a course record time of 17:19. There was a new course record on the women's side as well, where Georgina Hernandez went 21:32 for the win, placing fifth overall.


The record that Leonardo Canete broke was his own; the Tallahassee, Florida master runner had won the Chipola Challenge in 2024, setting a standard of 17:26. Behind Canete, second place came down to a showdown between two high school cross-country runners, Marianna High junior Travis Ephriam and Poplar Springs High junior David Baber. Both Ephriam and Baber were clocked in 18:25, but Ephriam got to the finish line just before his Poplar Springs rival and took second.


Like Canete, Georgina Hernandez had raced the Chipola Challenge in 2024. That year the Quincy, Florida athlete won the women's division with a 23:57. Her winning mark in 2026, 21:32, would have put her 300 meters ahead of an athlete running 23:57.


Alena Brobst, a Chipola College frosh and an athlete on the school's cross-country team, went 24:23 to grab second in the women's standings, coing in twelfth overall., Macy Benton of Dothan, Alabama was the third woman and fifteenth overall in 25:17. Cottondale, Florida's Jody Bontrager was the first woman master and fifteenth female finisher, 48th overall in 32:23.


Watch the February 2027 racing calendar for the fifth annual Chipola Challenge 5K!


Top Ten Men, 2026 Chipola Challenge 5K
  1. 17:19, Leonardo Canete (M, 45-49) Tallahassee, FL
  2. 18:25, Travis Ephriam (M, 15-19) Marianna, FL
  3. 18:25, David Baber (M, 15-19) Graceville, FL
  4. 20:12, Justin Varner (M, 10-14) Headland, AL
  5. 22:21, D J Baggett (M, 15-19) Bonifay, FL
  6. 22:35, Richard Hetmann (M, 25-29) Marianna, FL
  7. 23:23, Ethan Burt (M, 15-19) Marianna, FL
  8. 23:53, Logan Nguyen (M, 15-19) Marianna, FL
  9. 23:58, Gabriel Halderson (M, 15-19) Bonifay, FL
  10. 24:12, Keshawn Daniels (M, 20-24) Campbellton, FL

Top Ten Women, 2026 Chipola Challenge 5K
  1. 21:32, Georgina Hernandez (F, 35-39) Quincy, FL
  2. 24:23, Alena Brobst (F, 15-19) Clarksville, FL
  3. 25:17, Macy Benton (F, 20-24) Dothan, AL
  4. 25:30, Dixie Gilmore (F, 15-19) Clarksville, FL
  5. 26:27, Madison McCloskey (F, 15-19) Graceville, FL
  6. 27:04, Hailey Morrison (F, 10-14) Wewahitchka, FL
  7. 27:17, Cassidy Langland (F, 15-19) Marianna, FL
  8. 27:57, Amy Yates (F, 35-39) Panama City, FL
  9. 28:42, Laura Knowles (F, 35-39) Marianna, FL
  10. 29:50, Eloisa Hernandez (F, 30-34) Quincy, FL

Chipola Challenge 5K winners, 2023 - 2026
DateMenWomenFinishers
11 February 202319:48, Diego Nandho25:59, Kirsten Jones77
3 February 202417:26, Leonardo Canete23:57, Georgina Hernandez144
1 February 202517:48, Orinthal Striggles24:00, Hannah Howell98
7 February 202617:19, Leonardo Canete21:32, Georgina Hernandez143


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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

4 February 2026 Tallahassee 100-Mile Race Calendar

This is the Tallahassee vicinity road-race schedule for 4 February 2026. 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.
Races can be abruptly canceled or rescheduled, so if a race is farther
away than across the street, it is important to confirm that the event is
actually taking place. Be safe, and smooth trails!


7 February 2026 (Saturday)
  • 4th annual Chipola 5K Challenge. 8:00 AM CT. Chipola College Cultural Center, 3094 Indian Circle, Marianna, Florida. 2025 story. 2024 story. Event web page. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at ItsYourRace.com. Thomas Howell, tvhowell1@gmail.com
8 February 2026 (Sunday) 12 February 2026 (Thursday)
  • Mardi Gras Society of Southwest Georgia's Run For The Beads 5K. 6:00 PM ET. Earle May Boat Basin, 100 Boat Basin Circle, Bainbridge, Georgia 39817. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
14 February 2026 (Saturday) 21 February 2026 (Saturday)
  • The Florida Run At Manatee Springs State Park Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Trail Races. 7:30 AM ET Half Marathon / 7:45 AM ET 10K / 8:00 AM ET 5K. Manatee Springs State Park, 11650 NW 115th Street, Chiefland, Florida 32626. Event web site. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  • 6th annual Callie Jordan Mission Fund 5K. 5:30 PM ET. Heritage Park and Gardens, 1004 Helvenston Avenue, Live Oak, Florida 32064. Online registration at RaceEntry.com
  • The Vine's Cold Run 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Lee County Chamber Of Commerce, Leesburg, Georgia 31763. Online registration at EventBrite.com.
28 February 2026 (Saturday)
  • Make A Difference Dash 10K and 5K. 8:30 AM ET 10K and 5K. Thomasville Road Baptist Church, 3131 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32309. 2025 story. 2019 story. USATF Certified 10K course FL25031JK. USATF Certified 5K course FL25030JK. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  • 28th annual Heart to Heart 5K. 8:30 AM ET. Coffee Regional Medical Center, 1101 Ocilla Road, Douglas, Georgia 31533. 2025 story. 2022 story. 2020 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. 2019 course map. Event web page. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at ItsYourRace.com.
  • 24th annual Holy Nativity Episcopal School 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM CT. Holy Nativity Episcopal Church, 222 North Bonita Avenue, Panama City, Florida 32401. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at ChronoTrack.com
7 March 2026 (Saturday) 13 March 2026 (Friday)
  • 7th annual Shining With Shamrocks Glow Run 5K and one-mile fun run. 6:30 PM CT 5K / 7:30 PM CT Mile. Citizens Lodge Park, 4574 Lodge Drive, Marianna, Florida 32446. 2025 story. 2024 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at ItsYourRace.com. Joelle Roberts, 850-557-0120.
14 March 2026 (Saturday)
  • 3rd annual Ichetucknee Springs 5K Trail Run. 7:00 AM ET. Ichetucknee Springs State Park, 12087 SW US Highway 27, Fort White, Florida 32038. 2025 story. Event web site. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com
  • Colquitt Regional Medical Foundation's 5th annual Saint Patty 5K and one-mile fun run. 9:00 AM ET 5K / 10:00 AM ET mile. 1 Magnolia Court, Moultrie, Georgia 31768. 2025 story. 2023 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  • 3rd annual Shamrock Scamper 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:00 AM CT mile / 9:00 AM CT 5K. Kiwanis Park, 800 Deerpath Road, Dothan, Alabama 36303. 2025 story. 2024 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration.
21 March 2026 (Saturday)
  • 10th (?) annual Big Bend Habitat For Humanity 5K. 8:00 AM ET. Cascades Park, 1001 South Gadsden Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at EventBrite.com
  • 6th annual Bulldog Dash 5K and one-mile fun run. 8:30 AM ET 5K / 9:30 AM ET one mile. MacIntyre Park Middle School, 117 Glenwood Drive, Thomasville, Georgia 31792. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. 2015 story. USATF-certified 5K course GA17069WC. Event profile on Facebook. Event page on Facebook.
28 March 2026 (Saturday)
  • Gulf Winds Track Club's 49th annual Springtime 10K, 5K and one-mile kids' run. 7:30 AM ET one-mile / 8:00 AM ET 10K and 5K. Florida Departemen of Transportation Building, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301. 2025 story. 2024 story. 2023 story. 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 profile on Facebook. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com. springtime10k@gmail.com.
  • Duck Dash 5K. 8:00 AM CT. Lake Alice Park, Lake Alice Park Drive Highway 71, Wewahitchka, Florida 32465. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
  • 14th annual Trail of Payne 10K. 8:30 AM ET. Payne's Prairie State Park, 100 Savannah Boulevard, Micanopy, Florida 32667. 2025 story. 2019 story. 2018 story. 2017 story. 2016 story. Event web page. Event profile on Facebook. Online registration at RunSignUp.com.
4 April 2026 (Saturday)
11 April 2026 (Saturday) 18 April 2026 (Saturday)
25 April 2026 (Saturday)
6 February 2027 (Saturday)
  • 5th annual Chipola 5K Challenge. 8:00 AM CT. Chipola College Cultural Center, 3094 Indian Circle, Marianna, Florida. 2026 story. 2025 story. 2024 story. Event web page. Event page on Facebook. Online registration at ItsYourRace.com. Thomas Howell, tvhowell1@gmail.com
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Sunday, January 25, 2026

Vandermeulen and Bear trounce the defending champs at the Torch Run

FSUPC Torch Run logoIn 2024, on the campus of Florida State University at Panama City, Caden Vandermeulen won the third annual Torch Run 5K. In 2025, Mason Brain won FSUPC's fourth annual Torch Run 5K. On Saturday morning, 24 January 2026, both Vandermeulen and Brain were in Panama City for the fifth annual Torch Run. Vandermeulen won the showdown of past champions by 200 meters, posting a winning time of 17:46. Master runner Leah Bear was the first woman in the race, coming in 23rd overall in 23:46.


Vandermeulen's winning time was just one second off the event record of 17:45, set by Walter Spangler in 2023. Behind Vandermeulen, Mason Brain, the defending champion and a sophomore on the North Bay Haven cross-country team, finished runner-up in 18:31. Micah Phillips, a frosh on the Mosley High cross-country squad, took third in 19:00. Moses Mwenda was the first master runner in the 5K, placing sixth overall in 19:45.


Master runner Leah Bear was the first woman in the race, placing 23rd overall in 23:46. Adriana Cruz-Betancourth took second in the women's division, finishing 31st overall in 24:51. A cross-country runner at neighboring Gulf Coast State College, Cruz-Betancourth was the 2025 Torch Run women's champ. Aaricia Smits was third in the women's standings and 34th overall in 25:22.


220 athletes finished FSUPC's 2026 Torch Run 5K. International Running Company timed the race.


Top Ten Men, 2026 Torch Run 5K
  1. 17:46, Caden Vandermeulen (M, 22)
  2. 18:31, Mason Brain (M, 18)
  3. 19:00, Micah Phillips (M, 14)
  4. 19:12, Joseph Vanty (M, 16)
  5. 19:39, Kyle Arthur (M, 25)
  6. 19:45, Moses Mwenda (M, 45)
  7. 20:44, Alex Kinchen (M, 19)
  8. 20:50, Tristen Becker (M, 17)
  9. 20:53, Sergio Saucedo (M, 20)
  10. 20:56, Lincoln Lacourse (M, 17)

Top Ten Women, 2026 Torch Run 5K
  1. 23:46, Leah Bear (F, 40)
  2. 24:51, Adriana Cruz-Betancourth (F, 20)
  3. 25:22, Aaricia Smits (F, 27)
  4. 26:43, Johanna Thompson (F, 21)
  5. 27:25, Melissa Fernandez (F, 35)
  6. 27:36, Emma Wisener (F, 21)
  7. 28:00, Merissa Hudson (F, 47)
  8. 28:35, Laura Aburto (F, 40)
  9. 28:48, Jennifer Worthy (F, 44)
  10. 29:07, Angela Bigsby (F, 42)

Florida State University Panama City Torch Run 5K winners, 2022 - 2026
DateMenWomenFinishers
22 January 202217:57, Matthew Matson25:03, Krystin Guirey60
21 January 202317:45, Walter Spangler19:18, Margaret Bartlow137
20 January 202419:41, Caden Vandermeulen18:08, Margaret Bartlow135
25 January 202520:05, Mason Brain22:27, Adriana Cruz Betancourth212
24 January 202617:46, Caden Vandermeulen23:46, Leah Bear220


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