Events
5k Run/Walk for Community Members
5k Run/Walk for Volusia County Schools Employees (ID Required)
5k Run/Walk for Volusia County Schools Employee Family (ID Required)
5k Run/Walk for Volusia County Schools Students
Place
DeBary, FL US 32713
Description
The Volusia County Schools' VCS Trails to Success 5K will be an out and back course on the paved Spring-to-Spring trail of Gemini Springs Park. You will enjoy shade from moss-draped oaks, while taking in pine woods, palm hammocks and possible sightings of wildlife, along the race route.
The morning & events will include a race T-shirt to the first 400 registrants, swag, and a Gemini Springs themed Finisher Medal to the first 400 finishers!! All of this, combined with music, light food, an award ceremony and the opportunity to explore the park, promises to be a morning of fun! Walkers are welcome!
To see additional park features and offerings as: fishing, canoeing, and camping, click here: Gemini Springs Brochure
Proceeds from the race will go to offset the costs of the event. Come spend the morning with friends, family or co-workers; promote good health, friendship, camaraderie and the thrill of participating together, and supporting VCS employee health and wellness.
Main Sponsors Florida Health Care Plans and Volusia County Schools Wellness Program
When: Sunday, October 20th, 5k Race Starts: 7 AM
Where: Gemini Springs Park, 37 Dirksen Drive, DeBary, FL US 32713
Race Route: Gemini Springs Race Map
Entry Fees
Community Members: $25
Volusia County Schools (VCS) Employees: Free
VCS Employee Family Members: $10
VCS Students: $5
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS WILL BE PREMITTED! NO EXECPTIONS!!
Schedule of Events
Packet Pick-Up and In-Person Registration:
-
Pre-race packet pick-up and in-person registration- Friday, October 18th from 5 PM to 7 PM- DeLand Administrative Complex- Board Room- 200 North Clara Ave., DeLand, FL 32720.
-
Race Day- Runners may pick-up their packet on the morning of the race, Sunday, October 20th, from 7 AM until 7:45 AM at the“Oak Tree Area”/Race Zone of the park, see map here: Gemini Springs Park
-
There will be no race day registration (online registration and pre-race packet pick-up are highly encouraged).
-
VCS Employees must bring their VCS issued ID to packet pick-up or in-person registration.
Race Start: 7 AM
Awards Ceremony: 8:30 AM
AWARDS AWARDS IN FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: OVERALL, MASTERS, GRAND MASTERS AND THE TOP THREE FINISHERS IN 16 CATEGORIES FOR MALE AND 16 CATEGORIES FOR FEMALE.
Volunteers: We always welcome and appreciate voluteers,without you, we cannot make these events happen, if you would like to volunteer please contact: Samantha Bench at slbench@volusia.k12.fl.us
Timing & Scoring The race will be professionally scored and timed at the start and finish by Hasselmania Productions LLC. The race will be timed using disposable, electronic tags attached to the bib number. Please wear your bib number to the front, pinned at all four corners, visible, and unaltered. Results will be posted at the race and then online immediately following the race at www.RaceSmith.com
Parking: There will be designated parking just beyond the race start/zone. You will see signs directing you to the parking.
This is not a USATF certified course, mileage is measured as accurate as possible.
Age Group Awards:
- Male/Female: Masters: 40+ Grandmasters: 50+
- Top three Male/Female age groups:
9 and under
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80+
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Directions
Like this page and invite your friends on Facebook.