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August September October November December Click here for Cross Country and Track & Field Results ~ JANUARY ~ SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2017 ![]() Croom Zoom 25K, 50K, 100K Trail Runs: 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., Croom Park, Withlacoochee State Forest, Brooksville, FL CONTACT: TampaRaces.com SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2017 Dolphin Dash 5K & 1 Mile: 8:00 a.m., Anna Maria Elementary, Holmes Beach, FL CONTACT: Jesse - jesse@gulfbayrealty.com or 941.713.4755 ~ FEBRUARY ~ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2017 ![]() Florida Challenge Half Marathon & 5K Trail Runs: 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., Alafia River State Park, Lithia, FL CONTACT: TampaRaces.com SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2017 Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K & 5K: 7:05 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., Tampa, FL SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2017 Gasparilla Distance Classic Half Marathon & 8K: 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., Tampa, FL ~ MARCH ~ SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 ![]() Take Stock in Children of Manatee County 10K, 5K, Fun Run: 7:30 a.m., Lakewood Ranch Main Street, Bradenton, FL All proceeds from Take Stock in Children’s 10K/5K/Fun Run benefit Take Stock in Children Scholarship and Mentor Program. CONTACT: bethany@takestockmanatee.org or 941.713.8935 SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 ![]() Long Play Race - 5 Mile, Half Marathon, & 33 1/3 Miles: 7:00 a.m., Croom Park, Nobleton, FL CONTACT: TampaRaces.com SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 2017 ![]() First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay: 7:00 a.m., Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, Sarasota, FL Come enjoy tropical beauty, a moderate climate, great dining and shopping, and one of Florida's favorite races this winter. Starting from the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, you will enjoy vistas of beautiful Sarasota Bay, white sand beaches, ten parks, and some of Sarasota's most gorgeous neighborhoods. CONTACT: SarasotaHalfMarathon.com SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2017 ![]() XTERRA Trout Creek Trail Run 15K & 5K: 8:30 a.m., Trout Creek Wilderness Park, Thonotosassa, FL CONTACT: TampaRaces.com ~ APRIL ~ SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016 ![]() Croom Trail 50 Mile, 50K, & 16 Mile Fool Run: 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., Croom Park, Withlacoochee State Forest, Brooksville, FL ~ MAY ~ SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2016 ![]() XTERRA The CLAW 10 Mile & 5 Mile Adventure Run: 7:30 a.m., Alafia River State Park, Lithia, FL FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015 ![]() Picnic Island Adventure Run: 6:45 p.m., Picnic Island, Tampa, FL This off-road course is roughly 3.6 miles and has added challenges that may include getting your feet wet, crawling under a cargo net and jumping or climbing over obstacles. We just about guarantee this to be the most fun you have had at any race! SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015 Super Hero 5K: 8:30 a.m., Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota, FL A 5K that celebrates our community's heroes - kids in foster care. ~ JUNE ~ FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2015 ![]() Picnic Island Adventure Run: 6:45 p.m., Picnic Island, Tampa, FL This off-road course is roughly 3.6 miles and has added challenges that may include getting your feet wet, crawling under a cargo net and jumping or climbing over obstacles. We just about guarantee this to be the most fun you have had at any race! ~ JULY ~ FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2015 ![]() Picnic Island Adventure Run: 6:45 p.m., Picnic Island, Tampa, FL This off-road course is roughly 3.6 miles and has added challenges that may include getting your feet wet, crawling under a cargo net and jumping or climbing over obstacles. We just about guarantee this to be the most fun you have had at any race! ~ AUGUST ~ ~ SEPTEMBER ~ MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2016 ![]() 24th Annual Canes Cross Country Classic 5K & 1K: 8:00 a.m., G.T. Bray Park, Bradenton, FL The Manatee Hurricanes Cross Country Team presents Southwest Florida's preeminent 5K Cross Country race. 5K at 8:00 a.m., 1K at 9:00 a.m. Great refreshments, awards, door prizes, and unique shirt designs. Chip timing by S2 Timing. Open to all ages and abilities. Run a fast time on a great cross country course. A great LABOR DAY tradition. Results: CanesClassic.com ~ OCTOBER ~ ~ NOVEMBER ~ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2015 ![]() XTERRA Wildhorse Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10K, 4 Mile: 8:00 a.m. and 8:10 a.m., Keith Waller Park, Dover, FL SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon, 5K, & 2 Mile: 12:00 noon, Downtown Monson, MA Certified Half Marathon & 5K courses plus half marathon prize money! The toughest and most scenic half marathon you'll find! MonsonMemorialClassic.com SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2015 Run for Tidewell Hospice 5K: 8:00 a.m., 5955 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, FL Come support Tidewell Hospice at the Run for Tidewell Hospice. The 5k event starts and finishes at the Tidewell Administration Office in Sarasota. The out and back course will take participants through a beautiful, flat, shaded neighborhood. Awards will be given to Overall Male and Female winners, Masters, and Grand Masters as well as 3 deep in each age category. All participants will receive a performance tech shirt. Enjoy the post race celebration with food, DJ and family activities. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2015 Eagle Classic 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run: 8:00 a.m., 1301 Barcarrotta Blvd, Bradenton, FL The Second Annual St. Joseph Catholic School Eagle Classic 5K and Fun Run will be run along Bradenton's beautiful Riverwalk. Both the 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run will begin and end in front of the Manatee County Central Library on Barcarrota Boulevard. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Athletics Program at St. Jospeh Catholic School in Bradenton. We are excited to present chip timing by S2 Timing this year, so race results will be available right away, and your family and friends will even be able to view your race results online! For more information on S2 Timing, please visit S2Timing.com •online registration •mail-in entry form SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2015 ![]() X-Country Marathon, 30K, Half Marathon, & 5K: 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., and 8:30 a.m., Alafia River State Park, Lithia, FL ~ DECEMBER ~ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2015 ![]() Scrooge 10K at Heritage Harbour: 10K at 8:00 a.m., Beacon Lake, River Heritage Blvd, Heritage Harbour, Bradenton, FL Long sleeve shirts, great awards, scenic course through Heritage Harbour's Stoneybrook and River Strand neighborhoods, beautiful finish around the lake, food, music, and more! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2015 ![]() Dirthead Off-Road Duathlon: 7:30 a.m., Croom Park, Brooksville, FL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2015 ![]() 20th Annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk 5K & 1 Mile: 6:00 p.m., Lakewood Ranch Main Street, 8100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL Registration begins at 4:00 p.m. Be a part of the largest run/walk in Manatee County. Commemorative long sleeve shirts and jingle bells w/laces. Music, food, vendors, Santa, plus a 5K and 1 Mile to run or walk. TEAMS ARE WELCOME! Click here to register online. Contact: Melissa Hughey - mhughey@arthritis.org, 813.968.7000 ![]() Balancing Training & Racing: You like to race, but you know it can take its toll on your body. How much racing can you safely throw into your training program? It depends on what your training goals are and how you plan to use racing. If you’re training for one big, season-ending event (like a half marathon or a marathon), you generally shouldn't race more than once every two weeks. If you like to substitute a race for your regular speedwork, alternating weeks is probably still a good idea since racing too often is one of the most common causes of overtraining and staleness. No matter how you use racing in your training schedule, remember that race recovery is extremely important. Tip: Follow your races with a recovery period that totals one day for each mile you race. For example if you race a 5-K (3.1 miles), don’t do any hard training until 3 days have passed. Know the Course, Calm Your Nerves: Before a race, get to know the course if you don't already. Run part of it as a warm-up, drive it in your car, or ask a few race veterans to describe it for you in detail. Knowing what's in store can help calm your nerves. Race Nutrition | Race Preparation & Tips | Race Results |
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