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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College Scholarships Available for Pinellas County HS Seniors, contact your Cross Country or Track Coach for the all new 2019 requirements or contact WFYRC Scholarship Chair Mary Pulaski at Maryp@verizon.net
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Important info about 2018 Turkey Trot
Big changes are coming up to the Turkey Trot races on Thanksgiving Day. The competitive 5k (Wingding) and the 10k (Turkey Trot) as well as the ‘Challenge’ are going to be ‘chip’ timed, a big improvement compared to the past when runners got ‘hand-timed and received finishers cards.
The recreational ‘fun’ 5k race will be replaced by a 4k called Abe’s Drumstick. “We hope this slightly shorter distance will diminish congestion on the course and prevent later races to be delayed, which has happened a couple of times in the past years,” said race director Skip Rogers.
To be ‘chip-timed’ in the 5k Wingding, 10k Turkey Trot or Clearwater Challenge you must be pre-registered and pick up your bib on (or before) Wednesday, November 21 (7:30 pm)
The 5k Wingding starts at 7:00 am Race-prices are the same as last year
The 1 mile Gobbler starts at 8:00 am
The 4 k Abe’s Drumstick starts at 8:15 am The 10k Turkey Trot starts at 8:45 am
Frequently Asked Questions:
No pets in any of the races, not on the course or in the stadium, not even in a stroller.
Big changes are coming up to the Turkey Trot races on Thanksgiving Day. The competitive 5k (Wingding) and the 10k (Turkey Trot) as well as the ‘Challenge’ are going to be ‘chip’ timed, a big improvement compared to the past when runners got ‘hand-timed and received finishers cards.
The recreational ‘fun’ 5k race will be replaced by a 4k called Abe’s Drumstick. “We hope this slightly shorter distance will diminish congestion on the course and prevent later races to be delayed, which has happened a couple of times in the past years,” said race director Skip Rogers.
To be ‘chip-timed’ in the 5k Wingding, 10k Turkey Trot or Clearwater Challenge you must be pre-registered and pick up your bib on (or before) Wednesday, November 21 (7:30 pm)
The 5k Wingding starts at 7:00 am Race-prices are the same as last year
The 1 mile Gobbler starts at 8:00 am
The 4 k Abe’s Drumstick starts at 8:15 am The 10k Turkey Trot starts at 8:45 am
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I pick up Turkey Trot shirts for others?
- Can you have strollers/dogs in the race?
No pets in any of the races, not on the course or in the stadium, not even in a stroller.
- Where can we park?
- I lost my confirmation, what do I do?
- Where do I pick up my shirt?
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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!
2019 Caladesi Island race date changed to Februari 9
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October issue 'Making Tracks' just published > MT October
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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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Just published, the 2017 Dec. issue of 'Making Tracks' newsletter of the WFYRC.
making_tracks_wfyrc_12-01-17reduced.pdf
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making_tracks_wfyrc_12-01-17reduced.pdf
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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
Caladesi Island race was cancelled because of bad weather and is re-scheduled for December 3
signmeup registration link is: signmeup.com/110860
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_12-01-17reduced.pdf
:: Recent Race Results ::
Discover Caladesi Island 10 mile&5k - (January 24, 2017) Clearwater Beach, FL
Sunsets at Sand Key Park - (Summer 2017)
Times Turkey Trot - (November 23, 2017)
:: Recent Race Results ::
Discover Caladesi Island 10 mile&5k - (January 24, 2017) Clearwater Beach, FL
Sunsets at Sand Key Park - (Summer 2017)
Times Turkey Trot - (November 23, 2017)
