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8K10 Mile
Gulf Winds Track Club 5 & 10 Mile Challenge 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Tallahassee, Florida
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $35 on Dec 3, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mile Challenge | 10 Mile | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $30$35 after Dec 3, 2026 | – |
| 5 Mile Challenge | 8K | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $25$30 after Dec 3, 2026 | – |
| Volunteer | – | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 10 Mile fee goes up to $35 on Dec 3, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10 Mile Challenge: $30 until Dec 3, then $35 until Dec 4, then $40 until Dec 5.
- 5 Mile Challenge: $25 until Dec 3, then $30 until Dec 4, then $35 until Dec 5.
- Volunteer: Free until Dec 5.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 54 percent below a typical 10-mile race in Florida, which costs $65 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:19 AM, and the 10 Mile Challenge starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 230 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
205 Meadow Ridge Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32312
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 5 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 76°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Gulf Winds Track Club 5 & 10 Mile Challenge cover on their registration page, in brief.
Shirt and medal
Entry Fees and Shirt Deadline
Shirts are guaranteed if ordered by November 29. After November 29 shirts may be available on a limited basis. Early Registrations (by November 29). No shirt - $30. With Shirt - $40. GWTC members receive $2 discount. November 30 - December…
Awards
Awards
10 Mile Challenge 5 Mile Challenge. 1st - 3rd Male and Female Overall Male and Female Overall. Male and Female Master Male and Female Master.
Race details
- Where
- 205 Meadow Ridge Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32312Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 230 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 8K, 10 Mile
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024), 2023 (Dec 2, 2023), 2022 (Dec 3, 2022), 2021 (Dec 4, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Gulf Winds Track Club 5 & 10 Mile Challenge?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Dec 3, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $30, entry is about 54 percent below a typical 10-mile race in Florida, which costs $65 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 8K, 10 Mile.
- Where does it start?
- 205 Meadow Ridge Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32312.
From the organizers
Races start and finish at Hawks Rise Elementary School, 205 Meadow Ridge Drive — use Meridian Road Parking lot entrance. Both races start at 8:00 a.m.