UPCOMING

RACES

*Race Schedule is Subject to Change

JANUARY 2021

5k Time Trial on 1/21/21: Great chance for a rust buster or a 5k PR in the new year! Also, a great prep if you're racing Newnan's Lake 15k on the 30th. We plan to use Fred Cone Track for this time trial at our Thursday morning team practice.

Newnan's Lake 15k on 1/30/21: This local favorite is returning in 2021 with Covid precautions. It will cap out at 200 runners so please sign up ASAP if you plan to run it!

FEBRUARY 2021

FTC Micanopy 5 and 10 Mile 2/13/21: Join the Florida Track Club for this club event. It is free for Florida Track Club Members and $15 for non-members. The race will start in downtown Micanopy (near the City of Micanopy Ballpark) and will mostly be on tree-lined lime rock roads. If you want to join the Florida Track Club and participate in the numerous races and track meets we have planned this year, go to Floridatrackclub.org. Individual yearly membership is only $30, family membership is $40 and student membership is $15. Sign up here

MARCH 2021

The FTC Marathon 13.1 & 26.2 on 3/6/21: The FTC Half & Full Marathon will start at the Hawthorne Trail Head of the Gainesville/Hawthorne State Trail. The course follows the flat and fast paved bike bath out for 3.27 miles and then turns around and comes back. Each loop will be 1/4 of a Marathon making it easy for family and friends to view the race. The tree canopy on both sides of the trail will provide both shade and low wind conditions for optimal running! For more details & to Sign up click here

Trail of Payne 10k on 3/27/21: The 9th annual Trail of Payne 10K at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is a pure trail race you won't want to miss! This run promises to be one of the most unique in the area, so take advantage of our beautiful state park during and after the race. After a brief park-road start, this challenging course is all trails. Expect every type of surface: packed dirt, roots, grass, soft sand, and even a little mud. With trails that are winding & narrow, straight & wide, sunny & open, or shady & dense, you won't be bored on this course. Bring your friends and get ready to go off-road were gonna get dirty! This race has the potential to be very muddy depending on the weather leading up to the event. Sign up here.

APRIL 2021

FTC Headwaters 5k & Club Brunch on 4/3/21: Join the Florida Track Club for this club event. It is free for Florida Track Club Members and $15 for non-members. This race will start at Headwaters Park in NW Gainesville. It is a flat route with few turns built for speed! After the race, the FTC will provide food at a great location for safe social distancing! If you want to join the Florida Track Club and participate in the numerous races and track meets we have planned this year, go to Floridatrackclub.org. Individual yearly membership is only $30, family membership is $40 and student membership is $15. Sign up here

MAY 2021

The FTC Friday Night Lights track meet #1 on 5/7/21 at Fred Cone Park. More info to come.

JUNE 2021

The FTC Friday Night Lights track meet #2 on 6/4/21 at Fred Cone Park. More info to come.

Run for the Pies 5k on 6/12/21 in Jacksonville, FL. Run for the Pies is back in 2021! This event is both fun and FAST! The Championship race starts at 7:00 PM and is good for men under 17 min and women under 20 min in the 5k. The Open Race is at 7:30 PM and is great for ALL runners at any pace! Sub 20 for Men and Sub 24:00 for Women will win you a Pie! No official carpool this year with Covid but we’ll have a group going up to race! Sign up here.

Big Chief Tire One Mile Championship on 6/19/21 in Jacksonville, FL. Men, Women & Kids waves. Sign up here.

JULY 2021

AUGUST 2021

The FTC Friday Night Lights track meet #3 on 8/13/21 at Fred Cone Park. More info to come.