Events
Place
Quincy, FL US 32351
Description
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift” – Steve Prefontaine
“On my honor, I will do my best…” – Scout Oath
Steve Prefontaine is often thought of as the greatest American runner. At the time of his death in 1975, he held every American record from the 2000M to 10000M. Thousands upon thousands of fans flock to Pre’s Trail and Pre’s Rock in Oregon every year to pay homage to Pre and his love of running and doing his best. This year, Gulf Winds Track Club and Scouts BSA salute Steve Prefontaine with the 5K and 1 Mile race at Wallwood Boy Scout Reservation in the beautiful forest near Lake Talquin. The 5K course is a GWTC Grand Prix event for both adults and youth and features a sandy run through a long-leaf pine forest with the sound of birds, as well as a challenging tour of Wallwood Scout Reservation through campsites, around a rifle range, a camporee field, a fire ring, a brief view of Lake Talquin and a foot bridge reminding runners of the twelve tenets of the Scout Law. The 1 mile race is also a GWTC Youth Grand Prix event. A Steve Prefontaine dress-alike contest is part of the post-race awards and party, as well as awards to the Scout Troop and Pack with the highest participation.
The Mile run/walk will begin at 8:30am. The 5K will begin at 9:00am.
Registration
Registration is online only on RunSignup. There will be no race day registrations.
Awards
5K Awards
- Top Male and Female Runners
- Male & Female Masters
- Male and Female Grand Masters
- Male and Female Great Grand Masters
- 3 Deep in 5-year Age Groups
1 Mile Awards
- Top 10 girls and boys
- Goodie bags to the top 20 finishers 14 and under
Special Awards
- Steve Prefontaine Look-Alike Contest – Put on your best Mustache and 70s running clothes and take home a special prize
- Top Scout Troop and Top Scout Pack – Special awards for the Troop and Pack with the most registered participants – adults, scouts, family and friends can count! Just name your Troop or Pack in the RunSignup registration where it is asked!
Donations
Donations will be accepted for Suwannee River Area Council Scouts BSA.
Race Contact Info
Directions
Take I-10 West to exit 181. Head South on FL 267 and turn left on McCall Bridge Rd (Hwy 65C) just past the Wetumpka sign, turn Right on Lakeview Point Rd. GWTC Race Signs will direct you to the parking area and Race start/finish at the Camporee Field.
