Welcome to the West Florida Y' Runners Club.
The West Florida Y' Runners Club started in 1978. We are a registered non-profit, volunteer organization, whose purpose is to promote running, walking and overall fitness. We are located in Clearwater, Florida with Club Membership of 300+. We feature three club races each year: Tampa Bay Times Turkey Trot (November),
Sunsets at Sand Key Park 5K series (Summer),and Discover Caladesi Island 10-Miler & 5K, (February).
Our newsletter, 'Making Tracks', keeps you up-to-date on club events.
The club gives back each year with high school Scholarships to outstanding students.
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The West Florida Y' Runners Club started in 1978. We are a registered non-profit, volunteer organization, whose purpose is to promote running, walking and overall fitness. We are located in Clearwater, Florida with Club Membership of 300+. We feature three club races each year: Tampa Bay Times Turkey Trot (November),
Sunsets at Sand Key Park 5K series (Summer),and Discover Caladesi Island 10-Miler & 5K, (February).
Our newsletter, 'Making Tracks', keeps you up-to-date on club events.
The club gives back each year with high school Scholarships to outstanding students.
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Online registration starts September 1 at www.turkeytrot.net WFYRC members can get a 5 dollar discount (only for preregistered entries)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ramirez wins 3 Beach races
Jose Ramirez (34) from Clearwater was the overall winner of the 2nd Sunsets at Sand Key Beach 5k on June 21 - He finished the race in 19:39 - Ramirez won also the 1st race (June 7) in 20:04 - First female was Alanta Lofton (14) from New Port Richey. She finished in 23:28 - Overall female winner after 3 races was Jenna Gluski (32) from Clearwater
The 2nd race started in reverse direction to avoid a large group of sea-birds (Sterns) After the race some runners took a splash in the Mexican Gulf for an excellent cool down! Final results are at: http://frrm.raceresults.space/2019/2019_SandKeySeriesFinal_OA.htm
The last beach race on August 2 was cancelled because of lightning
Jose Ramirez (34) from Clearwater was the overall winner of the 2nd Sunsets at Sand Key Beach 5k on June 21 - He finished the race in 19:39 - Ramirez won also the 1st race (June 7) in 20:04 - First female was Alanta Lofton (14) from New Port Richey. She finished in 23:28 - Overall female winner after 3 races was Jenna Gluski (32) from Clearwater
The 2nd race started in reverse direction to avoid a large group of sea-birds (Sterns) After the race some runners took a splash in the Mexican Gulf for an excellent cool down! Final results are at: http://frrm.raceresults.space/2019/2019_SandKeySeriesFinal_OA.htm
The last beach race on August 2 was cancelled because of lightning
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Just published, the 2019 July issue of 'Making Tracks' newsletter of the WFYRC. making_tracks_wfyrc_22072019reduced.pdf
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2019 Discover Caladesi Island Races
had over 350 runners, who enjoyed a beautiful sunrise over Clearwater Beach. The 10 mile & 5k runners took off at 7:30. They shared the pristine beach with the birds. At the finish there was a hot breakfast and -of course- the special handmade awards. Results are posted at https://app.raceresults360.com/#/race/OTM3pK/5k%20Run/
had over 350 runners, who enjoyed a beautiful sunrise over Clearwater Beach. The 10 mile & 5k runners took off at 7:30. They shared the pristine beach with the birds. At the finish there was a hot breakfast and -of course- the special handmade awards. Results are posted at https://app.raceresults360.com/#/race/OTM3pK/5k%20Run/
20 College Scholarships for Pinellas County HS Seniors,
Twenty talented 2019 High School Seniors from 9 different high schools in Pinellas county will each receive a two-thousand dollar college scholarship from the West Florida Y Runners Club. The money comes from our Turkey Trot races plus for the first time in history also from the Discover Caladesi races
These are the lucky Seniors:
Indian Rocks: Tiffani Byun, Lauren Gramlich, Kady Cahill, Isabella DeJesus
Clearwater Central Catholic: Lauren Slifer
Shorecrest Prep: Reagan Quilty
Northeast High: Mathew Maier
Palm Harbor University Prep: Bryce Dittmar, Grace Michalk
Northside Christian: Jack Knox, DyiMond Shields, Kaylie Richarson, Cayden Horne, Andrew Roberts,
Adrian Harris
Osceola Fundamental: Meghan Gregoire, Olivia Dorsky, Tyler Ellison
Seminole High: Maggie Bradley
Largo High: Ethan Beaman
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Twenty talented 2019 High School Seniors from 9 different high schools in Pinellas county will each receive a two-thousand dollar college scholarship from the West Florida Y Runners Club. The money comes from our Turkey Trot races plus for the first time in history also from the Discover Caladesi races
These are the lucky Seniors:
Indian Rocks: Tiffani Byun, Lauren Gramlich, Kady Cahill, Isabella DeJesus
Clearwater Central Catholic: Lauren Slifer
Shorecrest Prep: Reagan Quilty
Northeast High: Mathew Maier
Palm Harbor University Prep: Bryce Dittmar, Grace Michalk
Northside Christian: Jack Knox, DyiMond Shields, Kaylie Richarson, Cayden Horne, Andrew Roberts,
Adrian Harris
Osceola Fundamental: Meghan Gregoire, Olivia Dorsky, Tyler Ellison
Seminole High: Maggie Bradley
Largo High: Ethan Beaman
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2018 - 40th annual Turkey Trot
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Perfect running weather this year at the 40th annual Turkey Trot in Clearwater. A total of 13,607 runners finished one of the 4 different races, among them the Eberhardt family (husband and wife) from Palm Harbor who had done all 40 years, which is fantastic! 6675 runners finished the 5k The 10k had 1503 runners, 2791 people finished the 4k (new this year) and 2638 runners conquered the 1-mile.
The Clearwater Challenge set a new record with 248 participants
Anyway, Noah Perkins (20) from Seffner won the 5k 'Wingding' in 15:05 and 22-year old Lauren Csubak from Parrish was the first 5k female in 18:09
In the 10k 'Turkey Trot' 34 year old Tim Moore won the race in 31:55. He took the lead at the end of the first mile and kept going at a nice 5:08 pace - First 10k female was Haley Germack (30) from Pittsburg in a swift 38:15.
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The Clearwater Challenge set a new record with 248 participants
Anyway, Noah Perkins (20) from Seffner won the 5k 'Wingding' in 15:05 and 22-year old Lauren Csubak from Parrish was the first 5k female in 18:09
In the 10k 'Turkey Trot' 34 year old Tim Moore won the race in 31:55. He took the lead at the end of the first mile and kept going at a nice 5:08 pace - First 10k female was Haley Germack (30) from Pittsburg in a swift 38:15.
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Amazing Turkey Trot Family!
At the 2017 Tampa Bay Times Turkey Trot, Cavan Wilson won both the 5k and the 1 mile. His younger brother Colin came in 8th and 2nd. Both were in the front in 2016... as high school athletes this in an inspiring story.
Cavan and Colin come annually at Thanksgiving to visit their Gold Star Grandmother on Indian Rocks Beach. Grandma's kitchen is filled with top finisher mugs as the boys, their dad, mom, aunt and cousin(s) have all participated in the events.
Mom placed in the Grandmasters last year. Grandpa, story is, won the x-country in the '51 Pan Am Games as part of the West Point Pentathlon Team which won a gold medal and was the "trainer" for the '52 Olympic team.
Cavan was a state stand out in cross county and was scholar athlete of the year and outstanding athlete last year from Coral Gables High School. He now runs for UF.
Colin was the over all winner of the Draft Legal USAT National Triathlon Championship last month in Sarasota; he is also the age 16- 19 champ.
The boys will be back this year so keep your eyes on them... Both are outstanding young men and exceptional high school athletes!
At the 2017 Tampa Bay Times Turkey Trot, Cavan Wilson won both the 5k and the 1 mile. His younger brother Colin came in 8th and 2nd. Both were in the front in 2016... as high school athletes this in an inspiring story.
Cavan and Colin come annually at Thanksgiving to visit their Gold Star Grandmother on Indian Rocks Beach. Grandma's kitchen is filled with top finisher mugs as the boys, their dad, mom, aunt and cousin(s) have all participated in the events.
Mom placed in the Grandmasters last year. Grandpa, story is, won the x-country in the '51 Pan Am Games as part of the West Point Pentathlon Team which won a gold medal and was the "trainer" for the '52 Olympic team.
Cavan was a state stand out in cross county and was scholar athlete of the year and outstanding athlete last year from Coral Gables High School. He now runs for UF.
Colin was the over all winner of the Draft Legal USAT National Triathlon Championship last month in Sarasota; he is also the age 16- 19 champ.
The boys will be back this year so keep your eyes on them... Both are outstanding young men and exceptional high school athletes!
Lots of fun during 2018 Sunsets at Sand Key 5K races
John Robida (38) from Clearwater was the overall male winner of the 2018 Sandkey races; his total time at all 4 races was 1:16:33 - Second place was for Jonathan Domico (35) from Clearwater (1:26:24) Third place was for Andres Florez (31) from Tampa (1:31:10)
Overall female winner was Carol Bancroft (58) from Safety Harbor who cranked out 1:45:08 - Second was Lindsey Bauer (32) from Largo (1:53:41) while Karen Alexeev (65) from St. Petersburg came in third with a total time of 2:03:44
complete results can be found at: http://frrm.raceresults.space/2018/2018_Sunsets4_Series.htm
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Nineteen Scholarships for Pinellas Seniors Congratulations to 19 Pinellas County Seniors who received the WFYRC College Scholarship for $2,000. We celebrated their awards with family members, high school coaches and WFYRC members on April 23rd at Sheraton Sand Key. The students are heading to many different schools within the state and out of state. Good luck to them all thanks for making running a part of your life. |
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2017 Turkey Trot races attracted over 14.000 runners.
Results are posted online at: http://www.coolrunning.com/results/17/fl/Nov23_39thAn_set1.shtml
Results are posted online at: http://www.coolrunning.com/results/17/fl/Nov23_39thAn_set1.shtml
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Results of 2017 Sunsets @ Sand Key Beach 5k races can be found at:
http://www.floridaroadrace.com/Race-Results/06-09-2017/Sand-Key-Beach-Series-Race-1
http://www.floridaroadrace.com/Race-Results/06-23-2017/Sand-Key-Beach-Series-Race-2
http://edge.raceresults360.com/rr360/race/fjhYR/#/results::14999425926970 Race 3
http://edge.raceresults360.com/rr360/race/mOp4v3/#/results::15024968627720 Race 4
http://www.floridaroadrace.com/Race-Results/06-09-2017/Sand-Key-Beach-Series-Race-1
http://www.floridaroadrace.com/Race-Results/06-23-2017/Sand-Key-Beach-Series-Race-2
http://edge.raceresults360.com/rr360/race/fjhYR/#/results::14999425926970 Race 3
http://edge.raceresults360.com/rr360/race/mOp4v3/#/results::15024968627720 Race 4
WFYRC- Scholarships for 20 Pinellas Seniors
Happy faces from 20 talented High School Seniors who graduated from 9 Pinellas High Schools. Each of them got a $2000- scholarship from the West Florida Y Runners Club. It happened at the 2017 Scholarship Banquet op May 25 at the Sand Key Sheraton in Clearwater Beach. WFYRC president Skip Rogers made sure everyone had a great night and Chairperson Mary Pulaski (who also presided over the Scholarship committee) took very well care of the official part. More photo's in the July 2017 issue of 'Making Tracks'
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Happy faces from 20 talented High School Seniors who graduated from 9 Pinellas High Schools. Each of them got a $2000- scholarship from the West Florida Y Runners Club. It happened at the 2017 Scholarship Banquet op May 25 at the Sand Key Sheraton in Clearwater Beach. WFYRC president Skip Rogers made sure everyone had a great night and Chairperson Mary Pulaski (who also presided over the Scholarship committee) took very well care of the official part. More photo's in the July 2017 issue of 'Making Tracks'
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PICNIC
Picnic on Saturday April 22, 11am at Philippe Park Shelter 7 was fantastic. Everybody had a great time and there was lots of laughter and great food.
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Picnic on Saturday April 22, 11am at Philippe Park Shelter 7 was fantastic. Everybody had a great time and there was lots of laughter and great food.
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25 Scholarships for 2016 High School Seniors
25 Talented 2016-High school Seniors from Pinellas County got a $2000 Scholarship (each) from our club. It happened on May 18 at the Scholarship Dinner Party at the Sheraton Sand Key hotel. more info at 'Scholarships'
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25 Talented 2016-High school Seniors from Pinellas County got a $2000 Scholarship (each) from our club. It happened on May 18 at the Scholarship Dinner Party at the Sheraton Sand Key hotel. more info at 'Scholarships'
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2016 Sunsets @ Sand Key Park
Beach series 5k are done!
winners: Jeff Hurd (43) Largo (1:21:13 total time for all 4 races = 6:32 pace)
Julie Blum (36) Largo (1:39:27 total time = 8:00 pace) more results at: http://www.coolrunning.com/results/16/fl/Jul15_Sunset_set1.shtml
Beach series 5k are done!
winners: Jeff Hurd (43) Largo (1:21:13 total time for all 4 races = 6:32 pace)
Julie Blum (36) Largo (1:39:27 total time = 8:00 pace) more results at: http://www.coolrunning.com/results/16/fl/Jul15_Sunset_set1.shtml
2015 Tampa Bay Times Turkey Trot races attracted 17439 runners, walkers and other creatures who enjoyed a sunny albeit windy start of Thanksgiving day. The event attracted a lot of fast runners-also- from other countries. The 5k was won by 22-year old Carl Dunne from Dunleer, Ireland in 15:39. First 5k female was Kristen Tenaglia (29) from Clearwater in 17:52. Andrew Dimitrakis from Athens, Greece set a new course record in the 1-mile Gobbler. His time: 4:10 Fastest female in the mile was Kristen Courcelle from Colchester, VT in 5:43. Overall winner of the 10K was Chris Trebilcock (27) from Tampa in 33:43 while on the female side Becky Howarth (26) also from Tampa smoked all other women in 17:52.
Our WFYRC track group did very well; in the 5k Wingding Burch Baskett (46) finished in 20:45; Yvonne Bryant (49) ran 23:30 and Kathleen Crowley (56) followed in 23:58, just behind Dawn Taylor (36) who ran 23:56
The 10k Turkey Trot was rerouted a bit because of road-construction. Mile-markers were spot on and volunteers at the waterstops, finishline and in the stadium did a fantastic job. Greg Carro wore his brand new shoes and finished in 40:32 Behind him was Walt Sieg (55) in 40:37 who was followed by Michael Weiss (53) in 40:41 Adam Fahey (17) finished in 42:00 and coach Albert Wieringa (69) cranked out 42:39. Dan Dorsey (50) finished in 44:10 while Kathleen Roach (56) grabbed her mug after finishing in 50:48. Gar Flisek ran all 4 races -better known as 'the Challenge'. Congrats to all of you guys! Your hard work payed off! Race director Skip Rogers did a great job (as usual) and was seen in a flashing black police car with all the trimmings.
results are at: http://www.coolrunning.com/results/…/Nov26_37thAn_set2.shtml
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Our WFYRC track group did very well; in the 5k Wingding Burch Baskett (46) finished in 20:45; Yvonne Bryant (49) ran 23:30 and Kathleen Crowley (56) followed in 23:58, just behind Dawn Taylor (36) who ran 23:56
The 10k Turkey Trot was rerouted a bit because of road-construction. Mile-markers were spot on and volunteers at the waterstops, finishline and in the stadium did a fantastic job. Greg Carro wore his brand new shoes and finished in 40:32 Behind him was Walt Sieg (55) in 40:37 who was followed by Michael Weiss (53) in 40:41 Adam Fahey (17) finished in 42:00 and coach Albert Wieringa (69) cranked out 42:39. Dan Dorsey (50) finished in 44:10 while Kathleen Roach (56) grabbed her mug after finishing in 50:48. Gar Flisek ran all 4 races -better known as 'the Challenge'. Congrats to all of you guys! Your hard work payed off! Race director Skip Rogers did a great job (as usual) and was seen in a flashing black police car with all the trimmings.
results are at: http://www.coolrunning.com/results/…/Nov26_37thAn_set2.shtml
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WFYRC gives 50,000-dollar to Pinellas High School Seniors
Happy faces of 25 top seniors from (12) Pinellas County high-schools at our 2015 Scholarship Dinner. The food at the Sheraton in Clearwater Beach was first class. Gordon Curry had a great speech and everybody enjoyed a perfect evening. Each of the 25 seniors received a 2000-dollar scholarship made available by the West Florida Y Runners Club. Chairperson Mary Pulaski congratulated the recipients on behalf of the Scholarship Committee.
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Happy faces of 25 top seniors from (12) Pinellas County high-schools at our 2015 Scholarship Dinner. The food at the Sheraton in Clearwater Beach was first class. Gordon Curry had a great speech and everybody enjoyed a perfect evening. Each of the 25 seniors received a 2000-dollar scholarship made available by the West Florida Y Runners Club. Chairperson Mary Pulaski congratulated the recipients on behalf of the Scholarship Committee.
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Complete results of the 2015 race(s) are at:
http://www.coolrunning.com/results/15/fl/Jan24_Discov_set1.shtml
http://www.coolrunning.com/results/15/fl/Jan24_Discov_set1.shtml
2014 Tampa Bay Times Turkey Trot
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28 Seniors from 10 Pinellas High Schools got awarded with a $2000.- Scholarship at our 2014-WFYRC Scholarship Dinner
For more photo's and a complete list of the graduates click on 'Scholarships'
For more photo's and a complete list of the graduates click on 'Scholarships'
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Most recent Newsletter making_tracks_wfyrc_22072019reduced.pdf
:: Recent Race Results ::
Discover Caladesi Island 2019 - (Febr 9, 2019) Clearwater Beach, FL
Sunsets at Sand Key Park - (Summer 2019) http://frrm.raceresults.space/2019/2019_SandKeySeriesFinal_OA.htm
Times Turkey Trot - (November 22, 2018)
:: Recent Race Results ::
Discover Caladesi Island 2019 - (Febr 9, 2019) Clearwater Beach, FL
Sunsets at Sand Key Park - (Summer 2019) http://frrm.raceresults.space/2019/2019_SandKeySeriesFinal_OA.htm
Times Turkey Trot - (November 22, 2018)
