Trail Running is catching on! Watch for the times and locations.
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Not all of Florida is flat! The North Trailhead
has some very different types of terraine.
Up Coming Events
The events below were taken off various club websites. Please verify the dates
and times before traveling.
Event Calendar
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sectiong. If you have
an upcoming event or want to
promote your business, email us.
Announcements
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Running the Florida Scenic
Trail has it rewards!
Marty, Joe & Andy gander at the
headwater of the Econfina Creek while
running the Florida Trail.
Two miles from the North Trailhead is
one of the rare Florida waterfalls!
Oct 29 Tricker Trek 5K/10K/1 Mile Run. The Panhandle Runners are kicking off the
Grand Opening of the new Conservation Park and its trail systems on October 29th at 8
a.m. Conservation Park is just off Griffin Blvd which is 1 mile west of Hwy 79 on Back Beach
Rd. LaQuinta Inn is right at the corner of Griffin Blvd and Back Beach Rd. We have a little
for everyone. At 8 a.m., we will start it all off with a 5K run/walk and a 10K run. Upon
completion of that event, we will have a 1 mile walk/jog. The one mile course is out and back
on the paved trail that crosses one of the cypress swamps. Entry for the 5 and 10K is $15
early. The one mile is $10. We will have registration the day of the event also. Race day is
$18 and $12 respectively. A Halloween T-shirt is included in your registration fee. T-shirts
guaranteed to the first 175 participants. If anyone wants to register online, go to
www.active.com and type Tricker Trek in the search box. We will start the event at the
educational building or hub of the trail systems. We will have prizes, give-aways and a
Halloween Costume Contest. There will be something for all ages. WMBB will be having a
promo this coming Tuesday morning on the early show. Come check out all the trail and
help us kick of the Grand Opening of Conservation Park. Anyone wanting more information
can contact me. joeruns@yahoo.com
Nov 5 Ft. Rucker, AL. AAAA Chili 5K . 9 am. Starts at Festival Field. $15/$20. Joe
Belsha 334-255-5040 or joe.belsha@conus.army.mil or www.chili5k.com. *** DRC GRAND
PRIX RACE ***
Nov 6 Panama City Bch, FL. Florida Kids Triathlon. 8am. Frank Brown Park. For kids
5-15 yrs old. Info: Karen at info@kidstri2.com or www.kidstri2.com.
Nov 12 Destin, FL. Hog's Breath 5K. 3pm. Hog's Breath Cafe. $17 by 11/5; $20 thru
11/12; $25 RD. Info: 850-654-5962 or kellmiille@aol.com.
Columbus, GA. Soldier Marathon/Half Marathon. 8am ET. National Infantry
Museum. www.soldiermarathon.com.
Panama City, FL. Trot For Tots 10K/5K. 9am. PC Marina. Craig Romans
850-872-8742
Nov 19 Sunny Hills, FL Draggin' Tail 18 Mile Run/3 person relay/5K run will be held in
Sunny Hills on November 19th at 8 a.m. If you run 3.5 hours or more, we will allow
you to start 1 hour early. Relay teams in the male, female and mixed categories.
Great food! Awards to Overall, Masters and Grandmasters in the 18 miler plus 3
deep in standard 5 year age groups. Overall male and female plus 3 deep in 5 year
age groups in the 5K run. Come pick up a unique dragon award. Add to you
collections! The race starts and ends at St. Teresa's Catholic Church on Sunny
Hills Blvd. Contact Joe for information. joeruns@yahoo.com Registration is available
on active.com
Nov 25 Tallahassee, FL. Turkey Trot 15K/10K/5K. 8am ET. David Yon 850-425-6671.
Nov 26 Dothan, AL Pilgrim Chase Trail Run 5K. 9am. Westgate Trail. Larry Dykes
334-792-6021. ** DRC GRAND PRIX RACE ** Click here for complete
information and registration form.
Dec 2 DRC ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY - THE DEPOT OFF MAIN (NEAR THE
WIREGRASS MUSEUM OF ART DOWNTOWN). 6:30-11:00 pm. GRAND PRIX
WINNERS AND ANNUAL CLUB AWARDS . "Denim to Diamonds" attire: Dress up as
much as you want to.
Dec 3 Panama City Bch, FL. Run For The Redfish 1/2 Marathon/5K. 1/2Mar-8am;
5K-8:30am. Pier Park. 1/2 Mar-$40, 5K-$25 by 11/30. No race day registration.
www.runfortheredfish.com.
Dec 10 Tallahassee, FL. A Run Through the Jungle 50K/50 Mile. 7am ET. Wakulla
Springs State Park. $50 by 11/27. No RD reg. Gary Griffin at runlong@nettally.com
or www.gulfwinds.org.
Dec 31 Dothan, AL. Last Gasp Trail 5K Run . 9am. Westgate Park Trail. $10.
Registration starts at 8am at Beauchamp Field. Info: Larry Dykes 334-792-6021.
Jan 14 GWTC 30K/15K 8:00 a.m., The Retreat at Bradley's Pond, Old Centerville Road
Jerry and Jackie McDaniel, 591-0081
Jan 28 Hog Wild 15K/5K Larry Dykes, (334) 792-6021
Runner Friendly "Bagel Maker" Opens New Store
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Jim Hayden, aka. The Bagel
Maker, opened his new store in
the old Spud-Nut building on
Tyndall Parkway January 29th..
They have great bagels, flavored
cream cheese, sandwiches and
ice-cold drinks. Give them a call.
850-215-7501 (downtown) or
215-7566 (Parker) or email them.
THE BAGELMAKER@AOL.COM
Of course, the original Bagel
Maker is still open as usual at
41 West 4th Street. Stop by and
check out the friendly atmosphere!
You'll remember them because
they will remember you!
A small spring empties into the
Econfina. This is some cool, clear
water!
Joe checks out a limestone shelf for
artifacts. Prehistoric shells and fossils
are abundant along this waterway!
Our trail running "peeps" getting ready to
cross Fender Bridge!
Econfina has some great limestone
bluffs that form mini canyons. Great
visuals!