Running Races In Florida

1/1/08 Winter Distance Challenge 158 miles / 510 miles Roadtrip Web Site Mike Collins http://www.RoadtripLog.com/WDC08.htm mike@roadtriplog.com An on-line event which applies the miles that you run/walk daily to a course through the Florida Keys and tracks your progress against others making the same 'virtual' journey.

1/12/08 Urban Dare South Beach 700 Ocean Drive FL Kevin Keefe 202 285-4510 http://www.urbandare.com kkeefe@urbandare.com Urban Dare is the race where smarts can beat speed. Teams of 2 solve clues to find checkpoints where they must take photos or perform dares. Racers are encouraged to call friends for help solving clues, and may move to checkpoints on foot or by public transportation in a 1-day amazing race.. Take the dare!

1/26/2008 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Tropical 5K benefiting Community Partnership for Homeless 5K Watson Island – Miami – Miami Beach FL PR Racing 305.278.8668 www.tropical5k.com mcuzzone@prracingevents.com The last weekend in January is filled with events brought to you by PR Racing and this event is sure to add to the exciting line-up of happenings. Introducing… The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Tropical 5K Benefiting Community Partnership for Homeless. This race will serve as a sneak preview and warm-up for those running the ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon. Friends and family not running the Marathon or Half Marathon will also be able to share in the inspiring ING Miami Marathon Weekend experience.

1/27/2008 ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon 26.2 Miles and 13.1 Miles Miami - Miami Beach FL PR Racing, Inc. 305-278-8668 305-278-4166 www.ingmiamimarathon.com info@ingmiamimarathon.com

2/17/08 26.2 with Donna The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer 26.2 miles/42.195 km Jacksonville, Florida Florida www.breastcancermarathon.com The only marathon in the US dedicated solely to raising money to fight breast cancer. No mandatory fund raising required. Please visit our website for more information.

02/02/08 5th Annual Race for Faith 5K run and walk 5K Okeeheelee Park in west Palm Beach, Florida Florida 561-329-2283 Cindy Martel 561-329-2283 www.raceforfaith.com cindyrace4faith@aol.com Kids free fun dash. Lots of food over 90 awards and prizes. We are so excited to give you a great fun running and walking event in Palm Beach County. So come join the fun!

2/2/08 The Great Urban Race Tampa Bay Varies Visit www.greaturbanrace.com for details FL Joe 8004876817 www.greaturbanrace.com info@greaturbanrace.com The Great Urban Race is a one-of-a-kind urban adventure. Teams of two run, solve clues, and use public transit while navigating city streets and completing fun challenges. Visit us at www.greaturbanrace.com for more details.

2/10/08 Duathlon Season Opener 1 mi run. 10 mi bike, 2.5 mi run Tradewinds Park, Coconut Creek FL www.multirace.com 954-433-3475 www.multirace.com info@multirace.com

2/10/08 Ameriprise Financial Triathlon Season Opener .25 mi swim, 10 mi bike, 2.5 mi run Tradewinds Park, Coconut Creek FL www,multirace.com 954-433-3475 www.multirace.com info@multirace.com

2/16/08 United Way of Broward County's 5K Walk/ Race for What Matters - 2008 Race: 5K Run/Race for What Matters and 1-mile Fitness Walk to benefit United Way of Broward County Date: Saturday, February 16, 2008 Time: 5K Run begins at 7:00 a.m. 1-mile Fitness Walk begins at 7:30am. Location: Tradewinds Park. Located at 3600 W Sample Road. Coconut Creek, FL 33073 Contact: Jennifer Storey Phone: (954) 462-4850 x 115 Email: jstorey@unitedwaybroward.org After two years of success, United Way of Broward County proudly announces its 3rd Annual 5K Walk/Race for What Matters at Tradewinds Park on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008. The 5K flat course along nature trails is USATF Certified and will be chip-timed. The event also includes a 1-mile Fun Walk for families and non-competitive runners. The first 800 participants will receive a commemorative medal and a long-sleeve t-shirt. Plus, awards in various categories will be presented to the winners of the run. The after-race Community Health Fair will feature activities for all participants and their families. Healthcare companies will perform medical check-ups. Food, beverages, music and entertainment will also be available for the family to enjoy. Sponsorship and Vendor opportunities still available. Pre-registration (before Feb. 8, 2008) - $20 Race Day Registration - $25 Registration at: www.unitedwaybroward.org, Fleet Feet Sports Boca and Runners Depot

2/23-24/08 Five Points of Life Race Weekend Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, Kids Marathon Gainesville FL Mary Kate Flynn 352.224.1623 www.fivepointsoflife.org mkflynn@lifesouth.org Come run for a cause in scenic Gainesville during the 3rd Annual Five Points of Life Race Weekend. This Boston qualifier course takes you down the same hills Frank Shorter trained on through the University of Florida campus, including a lap in the Ben Hill Griffin stadium home to the 2006 National Football Champions and historic downtown. The marathon and half marathon start on the University of Florida campus at 7am on Sunday morning. A post race party at the finish line follows the races. Saturday afternoon includes the Kids Marathon (3pm) followed by the inaugural 5Points 5K (4pm). The Five Points of Life Fitness EXPO will host onsite registration on Saturday beginning at 9am. All races benefit the Five Points of Life program. Five Points of Life is a program that raises awareness for the need for lifesaving donations of blood, apheresis, cord blood, marrow and organ/tissue. FL06011DL – Marathon USATF Certification Number FL06012DL – Half Marathon USATF Certification Number

3/01/08 5K For A Better Day Distance: 5K Location : Chris Evert Children's Hospital at Broward General Medical Center, Fort Lauderdale State : FL Contact : Greater Fort Lauderdale Road Runners Club Phone : 954-782-0519 Fax : Website : http://www.gflrrc.org Email : president@gflrrc.org Additional Info : Please visit club's website for more information.

3/2/08 CB Cmith Duathlon 1.65 mi run, 11 mi bike, 1.65 mi run CB Cmith Park, Pembroke Pines FL www.multirace.com 954-433-3475 www.multirace.com info@multirace.com

3/2/08 Ameriprise Financial CB Cmith Triathlon .25 mi swim, 11 mi bike, 3.3 mi run CB Cmith Park, Pembroke Pines FL www.multirace.com 954-433-3475 www.multirace.com info@multirace.com

3/08/08 GFLRRC St. Paddy's 4 Miler 4 Miles Tradewinds Park, Coconut Creek FL GFLRRC 954-970-7752 http://www.gflrrc.org president@gflrrc.org St. Patrick's themed four-mile run. 13th anniversary. Please visit <a href="http://www.gflrrc.org">Club's website </a> for the particulars.

3/8/2008 Ocean Drive 5K Run 5K South Pointe Park, Miami Beach FL PR Racing 305.278.8668 www.oceandriverun.com mcuzzone@prracingevents.com The most exciting event of the year. Participants will include world class athletes, celebrities, and models. There will be a post race party on Nikki beach and fabulous prizes given out all day.

3/8/08 Urban Dare Orlando Lake Eola Park FL Kevin Keefe 202 285-4510 http://www.urbandare.com kkeefe@urbandare.com Urban Dare is a 1-day amazing race. Teams of 2 solve clues to find checkpoints where they must take photos or perform dares. Racers are encouraged to call friends for help solving clues. Take the dare!

3/15/2008 Miami Mile Madness Distance: 1 Mile Location : Miami: US 1 & SW 104 Street State : FL Contact : PR Racing Miami Phone : 305.278.8668 Fax : Website : www.runmiami.com Email : mcuzzone@prracingevents.com Additional Info : End the running season with a one mile race. Join us in this unique and exciting race. If you qualify, you could potentially run the Student Mile, Fast Mile, Masters Mile, Stroller Mile, March Madness Mile and the Open Mile; with the possibility of winning up to 3 awards! See below for more info on how. There will be 6 different races: Student Mile for anyone in Elementary School, Middle School or High School; Fast Mile for Male sub six (6) minute mile and Female sub seven (7) minute mile; Masters Mile for anyone 40 years of age and over; Stroller Mile for all the daddies and mommies out there; Open Mile which will be divided into age divisions (see below) and a March Madness Mile to run in your favorite college apparel. *See awards and age categories below for all races.

3/22/08 Thee Race Distance: 5k Location : First United Methodist Church, 10100 SE Fed Hwy, Hobe Sound State : Fl 33455 Contact : Donna Barnes Phone : 772 546 3303 Fax : 772 546 6025 Website : www.fumchs.org Email : youthministry@fumchs.org Additional Info : This third annual 5k "Thee Race" supports the youth summer mission trip. Cost is $15 pre race and $18 the day of the race. You can either walk or run. Drawings done for prizes after the run. Awards for Master , male /female, and three deep for every 5 year age categories. Water on the course, snacks and water after the race. The run is timed by Sailfish Striders of Stuart, Fl. The course follows a smooth sidewalk along the Medalist Golf Course, north of the church.

03/28/08 2nd Annual Sunrise to Sunset Relay 170 Miles Jensen Beach Florida Matthew Ringer 239-222-9183 239-790-0917 http://www.sunrise2sunsetrelay.com info@sunrise2sunsetrelay.com The 2nd Annual Sunrise to Sunset Relay, is a one of a kind relay event, and the first of it's kind in the state of Florida. Stretching 170 miles from the picturesque setting of Indian Riverside Park in Jensen Beach to the bustling Downtown Ft Myers district, this run truly is an experience, an adventure, and a lot of fun! The relay begins at the idyllic setting of Indian Riverside Park, a 54 acre park nestled along the western shore of Indian River, and finishes on the beautiful grounds of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison's winter estates in Downtown Ft. Myers. In between participants can expect to run over the causeways of Jensen Beach, have legs on the roads in cities such as Stuart and Clewiston, run along the scenic trails of Lake Okeechobee,and in more rural settings of central Florida. Nearing the end of the run you'll experience the breathtaking views of the Caloosahatchee river as you cross the Edison Bridge into Downtown Ft Myers, where not only the finish line and a sen se of accomplishment awaits you, but a darn good time as well.

3/30/08 XTERRA Miami Duathlon 5K run, 30K bike, 5K run Oleta River Park, Miami FL www.multirace.ceom 954-433-3475 www.multirace.com info@multirace.com

3/30/08 XTERRA Miami Short Course Triathlon .75K swim, 15K bike, 5K run Oleta River Park, Miami FL www.multirace.com 954-433-3475 www.multirace.com info@multirace.com

3/30/08 XTERRA Miami Long Course Triathlon 1.5K swim, 30K bike, 10K run Oleta River Park, Miami FL www.multirace.com 954-433-3475 www.multirace.com info@multirace.com

3/30/2008 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Celebrity 5K benefiting Community Partnership for Homeless 5K Watson Island – Miami – Miami Beach FL PR Racing 305.278.8668 www.celebrity5k.com mcuzzone@prracingevents.com Come join us for the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida CELEBRITY 5K benefiting Community Partnership for Homeless. With a point-to-point course overlooking the beautiful blue waters of Biscayne Bay and winding its way down to trendy South Beach, this premiere 5K Run will be one of the largest events of its kind in the nation. Run alongside family and friends or even some of the racing’s most seasoned athletes. Who knows, you may even be running side by side with a favorite music, movie or TV star! Share in the excitement and fun as together we join forces to help Miami’s homeless.

4/5/08 Aflac Iron Girl Clearwater 10K and 5K Event Distance: 10K and 5K Location : Coachman Park State : FL Contact : Judy Mulnar Phone : 7279424787 Fax : Website : http://www.irongirl.com Email : info@irongirl.com Additional Info : The Aflac Iron Girl event will feature a post-race catered Breakfast CafпїЅ, new performance technical shirts, personalized race bibs featuring each participantпїЅs first name, new tag timing, many exciting post-race giveaways, age group awards for the top three finishers in each category, new custom finishers medals, music and much more.

4/6/07 Urban Dare Jacksonville Jacksonville FL Kevin Keefe 202 285-4510 http://www.urbandare.com kkeefe@urbandare.com Urban Dare is a 1-day amazing race. Teams of 2 solve clues to find checkpoints where they must take photos or perform dares. Racers are encouraged to call friends for help solving clues. Take the dare!

4/12/08 Taking Steps for KID 5K Run/Walk Distance: 5K Location : Fort Lauderdale, FL Contact : Jennifer Homan Phone : 954-390-7654x1295 Fax : 954-537-2653 Website : www.kidsindistress.org Email : JenniferHoman@kidsindistress.org Additional Info : USTAF Certified Course Certification # FL 07016 EBM AccuChipTiming will be used. Come out and help Kids In Distress raise awareness and funds at this community favorite Child Abuse Awareness month event. 100% of the Proceeds will go to Kids In Distress. Be part of the fun and the solution! Award Categories Top Male & Female Open, Top Male & Female Masters (40 & over) TOP 3 Male and Female in the Following categories: 14 & under,15-19 yrs, 20-24 yrs, 25-29 yrs, 30-34 yrs, 35-39 yrs, 40-44 yrs, 45-49 yrs, 50-54 yrs, 55-59 yrs, 60-69 yrs, 70 & over Create your own team by encouraging co-workers, family, and friends to come out. There are opportunities to be an Event Sponsor or Rest Stop provider. All Participates will receive an event T-shirt, be provided refreshments throughout the event, and are welcome to take part in the post-event traditional pancake breakfast.

4/15/2008 FICPA 1040K 5K / 10 K Race 5/10K Coconut Grove, Miami FL PR Racing 305.278.8668 www.runmiami.com mcuzzone@prracingevents.com

4/19/08 Urban Dare St. Petersburg North Shore Park FL Kevin Keefe 202 285-4510 http://www.urbandare.com kkeefe@urbandare.com Urban Dare is a 1-day amazing race. Teams of 2 solve clues to find checkpoints where they must take photos or perform dares. Racers are encouraged to call friends for help solving clues. Take the dare!

4/19/08 Race to the Summit Distance: 5K Location : 3300 Summit Blvd, Pensacola State : FL Contact : Ron Heifner Phone : 800-933-3204 Fax : Website : http://www.cokesburyumc.org/Race_Summit_2008c.pdf Email : rheifner-pzac@cox.net Additional Info : flat, fast course, Hot breakfast, live music, door prizes

4/19/08 Walk For Willa Distance: 5k and 10k Location : Willa Carson Health Resource Center State : FL Contact : Annie Tyrell Phone : 727-467-9411 Fax : 727-467-2771 Website : http://www.carsonhrc.org/ Email : annie@carsonhrc.org Additional Info : The 2nd Annual Walk4Willa 5k/10k Run/Walk will benefit the uninsured and underserved citizens of Clearwater. Willa Carson Health Resource Center is located at 1108 Martin Luther King, Clearwater and serves over 7,000 children and families annually.

4/20/08 Spring Training Duathlon 1 mi run, 10 mi bike, 2.5 mi run Tradewinds Park, Coconut Creek FL www.multirace.com 954-433-3475 www.multirace.com info@multirace.com

4/20/08 Ameriprise Financial Spring Training Triathlon .25 mi swim, 10 mi bike, 2.5 mi run Tradewinds Park, Coconut Creek FL www.multirace.com 954-433-3475 www.multirace.com info@multirace.com

4/26/08 Hidden River 4th Annual 5K Streak (clothing optional) Distance: 5K run/ 2K walk Location : Hidden River Resort, 855 Reynolds Bridge Road, 15 miles N of Mccleany State : FL/GA Contact : Billie Hatten Phone : 912.843.2603 Fax : Website : hiddenriverresort.com Email : info@hiddenriverresort.com Additional Info : This is the fourth annual 5K clothing optional trail run at Hidden River Resort which is located only 45 minutes form Jacksonville. Clothing optional running events are growing with popularity as a unique and fun change from the typical competitive running event. The race benefits the Golden Retriever Emergency Assistance Team (G.R.E.A.T.) Rescue of Northeast Florida. There is food, drinks, awards and a 2 K guided nature walk after the race.

4/27/08 Run Up Distance: Location : Miami: Bank of America Tower at International Place State : FL Contact : PR Racing Miami Phone : 305.278.8668 Fax : Website : www.runmiami.com Email : mcuzzone@prracingevents.com

5/4/08 Tri-Miami Olympic Duathlon 1 mi run, 24.8 mi bike, 6.2 mi run Crandon Park, Key Biscayne FL www.multirace.com 954-433-3475 www.multirace.com info@multirace.com

5/10/08 GFLRRC Run For The Roses Distance: 5K Location : Markham Park, Sunrise, State : FL Contact : Greater Fort Lauderdale Road Runners Club Phone : 954-970-7752 Fax : Website : http://www.gflrrc.org Email : president Additional Info : Two separate races for women and men. Mother's Day theme. Women get a head start over the men. Please watch for info on http://www.gflrrc.org

5/10/2008 7th Annual Lou Gehrig’s Disease 10K & 5K Run to benefit the ALS Recovery Foundation 5/10K Coconut Grove, Miami FL PR Racing 305.278.8668 www.alsrecovery.org mcuzzone@prracingevents.com

5/18/08 Daniella's Journey 5K Run, Walk & Kids Run Distance: 5K Location : John U. Lloyd State Park State : Florida Contact : Phone : Fax : Website : www.daniellasjourney.org Email : info@daniellasjourney.org

5/24/08 Urban Dare Tampa Cotanchobee Park FL Kevin Keefe 202 285-4510 http://www.urbandare.com kkeefe@urbandare.com Urban Dare is a 1-day amazing race. Teams of 2 solve clues to find checkpoints where they must take photos or perform dares. Racers are encouraged to call friends for help solving clues. Take the dare!

5/25/08 Urban Dare Tallahassee Tallahassee FL Kevin Keefe 202 285-4510 http://www.urbandare.com kkeefe@urbandare.com Urban Dare is a 1-day amazing race. Teams of 2 solve clues to find checkpoints where they must take photos or perform dares. Racers are encouraged to call friends for help solving clues. Take the dare!

7/4/2008 30th Annual Melon Run 3 Miler 3 miles Westside Park, Gainesville Florida Jeff Plasschaert 352-317-1862 www.floridatrackclub.org triextreme@gmail.com On Friday, July 4th, 2008, we will celebrate the 30th year of the Melon Run 3 Miler. A FREE one mile fun run for the kids and plenty of watermelon. Show your pride in America and wear the red, white, and blue to kick off the Fourth in style!

07/08/08 Nelnet Race for Education 5K Orlando,FL Florida Mary Anderson (651) 688-9143 Mary@andersonraces.com

10/120/8 2008 Race for the Taste 10K The 9th annual Disney’s Race for the Taste 10K takes place Oct. 12, giving competitors an opportunity to run and eat during the popular Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando. Runners will enjoy a ceremonial toast and fireworks display at the start of the race at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex, then embark on a 6.2-mile journey through Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including running through the set of “Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show.” Runners will then trek through Disney’s Yacht Club and Disney’s Beach Club resorts before passing through World Showcase at Epcot, the epicenter of the Food & Wine Festival. At the finish line, runners – along with ticketed friends and family members – will have an opportunity to sample international cuisine from the Epcot festival at a post-race picnic. There will also be several Race for the Taste Kids’ Races, including a Heelys’ Race and Roll race (200m) for kids ages 8-14. Other kids’ races include a 100-meter event (ages 1-3), a 200-meter race (ages 4-6), a 400-meter race (ages 7-9) and an 800-meter event (ages 9-11). Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in several categories, including top male, top female and wheelchair divisions. Runners can register now online at www.disneyraceforthetaste.com. Race-only registration is $45; race registration that includes a Disney theme park ticket is $73. Each participant will receive a medal shaped like a chef’s hat once completing the race. Entrants must register by Sept. 1 to receive a personalized race bib. Participants and spectators can bring non-perishable food items to the event for donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

11/14/08 MyoMed Ragnar Relay Florida Distance: 191 miles Location : Tampa to Daytona Beach State : Florida Contact : Dominique Meier Phone : 801.295.5536 Fax : 801.296.0236 Website : http://www.ragnarrelay.com/florida/index.php Email : dominique@ragnarrelay.com Additional Info : This 191 mile adventure-fest will push you and 11 pals from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean. Starting in Clearwater and finishing in Daytona Beach this relay offers runners a unique opportunity to run across the state of Florida as it passes through the shoreline towns of Palm Harbor, Torpan Springs, New Port Richey, and the horse country of the Ocala National Forest. Ending within earshot of the roaring engines of the Daytona 500 and the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean.

11/15/08 Urban Dare Orlando Lake Eola Park FL Kevin Keefe 202 285-4510 http://www.urbandare.com kkeefe@urbandare.com Urban Dare is a 1-day amazing race. Teams of 2 solve clues to find checkpoints where they must take photos or perform dares. Racers are encouraged to call friends for help solving clues. Take the dare!

11/29/08 Urban Dare Tampa FL Kevin Keefe 202 285-4510 http://www.urbandare.com kkeefe@urbandare.com Urban Dare is a 1-day amazing race. Teams of 2 solve clues to find checkpoints where they must take photos or perform dares. Racers are encouraged to call friends for help solving clues. Take the dare!

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