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),
Sunset at Pier 60 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),
Sunset at Pier 60 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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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
Just published, the January 2015 issue of 'Making Tracks', newsletter of the WFYRC
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Portion of Pinellas Trail in Clearwater closed for repair
A half-mile stretch of the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail in Clearwater will close for repairs beginning Thursday, Nov. 13. The closed area will be from Woodlawn Street/Woodlawn Avenue south to Ponce De Leon Boulevard and no access will be allowed while the project is underway.
The repairs are due to erosion around the trail caused by drainage issues in the area. Repairs will involve shifting a small portion of the trail and stabilizing the banks surrounding the rest of the closed area to ensure no future issues.
Work is expected to be completed by June 2015.
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A half-mile stretch of the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail in Clearwater will close for repairs beginning Thursday, Nov. 13. The closed area will be from Woodlawn Street/Woodlawn Avenue south to Ponce De Leon Boulevard and no access will be allowed while the project is underway.
The repairs are due to erosion around the trail caused by drainage issues in the area. Repairs will involve shifting a small portion of the trail and stabilizing the banks surrounding the rest of the closed area to ensure no future issues.
Work is expected to be completed by June 2015.
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2014 Tampa Bay Times Turkey Trot
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check this out, a special Turkey Trot TV-spot! https://vimeo.com/110166263
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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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2014 Sunsets at Pier 60 - Beach Races were on May 30, June 13, July 11, August 8.
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Silver & Bronze for WFYRC Track runners in Boston
The March 15 weekend was very successful for 3 WFYRC track-runners at the 2014 USA Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships in Boston (MA). Laurie Wisotsky (43) ran the mile in 5:54, good for 4th place and 'All-American' She also raced the 800 in 2:40 and finished 3rd place, good for bronze!
In the man's 4x400 Scott Dias (38) and Dan Bergeson (49) won the silver medal. Together with 2 friends (Scott Grandfield (48) and Michael Carpenter (46)) they cranked out a blistering 4:04:21.
Scott also ran 3 other events; the 400 in 1:03 the 800 in 2:26 and the mile in 5:38. Dan raced the 800 in 2:09 and the mile in 4:54
Their hard work at track payed off! Congrats to all of you guys! we are proud of you!
The March 15 weekend was very successful for 3 WFYRC track-runners at the 2014 USA Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships in Boston (MA). Laurie Wisotsky (43) ran the mile in 5:54, good for 4th place and 'All-American' She also raced the 800 in 2:40 and finished 3rd place, good for bronze!
In the man's 4x400 Scott Dias (38) and Dan Bergeson (49) won the silver medal. Together with 2 friends (Scott Grandfield (48) and Michael Carpenter (46)) they cranked out a blistering 4:04:21.
Scott also ran 3 other events; the 400 in 1:03 the 800 in 2:26 and the mile in 5:38. Dan raced the 800 in 2:09 and the mile in 4:54
Their hard work at track payed off! Congrats to all of you guys! we are proud of you!
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Discover Caladesi Island 10-miler & 5K had great turnout!
A record number of 242 runners finished the 'Discover Caladesi Island 10 mile & 5K Beach/trail race on Saturday, February 15. Thirteen-year old Lucie Kubinski from Cincinnati was the overall winner of the 5K in 19:48 while Ryan Churchill (28) from Madeira Beach won the 10-mile race in a swift 1:09:33. Most remarkable athlete was 91-year old Ellie McIntyre from Holiday (FL) who won the 70+ division in the 5k.
Ellie started running when she was 60. Hot pancakes and sausages were waiting for the runners who finished the windy event. Race director Mike Patterson was very happy with the increase in runners. "There were a lot of other races going on in the Bay area at the same time. In spite of that we had 277 people who signed up, more than double the amount of last year. Thanks all, for coming out! Also, thank you volunteers for helping to make this event a great happening! Hope to see you all next year!"
A record number of 242 runners finished the 'Discover Caladesi Island 10 mile & 5K Beach/trail race on Saturday, February 15. Thirteen-year old Lucie Kubinski from Cincinnati was the overall winner of the 5K in 19:48 while Ryan Churchill (28) from Madeira Beach won the 10-mile race in a swift 1:09:33. Most remarkable athlete was 91-year old Ellie McIntyre from Holiday (FL) who won the 70+ division in the 5k.
Ellie started running when she was 60. Hot pancakes and sausages were waiting for the runners who finished the windy event. Race director Mike Patterson was very happy with the increase in runners. "There were a lot of other races going on in the Bay area at the same time. In spite of that we had 277 people who signed up, more than double the amount of last year. Thanks all, for coming out! Also, thank you volunteers for helping to make this event a great happening! Hope to see you all next year!"
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Most recent Newsletter January 2015 (January 2015)
:: Recent Race Results ::
Discover Caladesi Island 10 mile&5k - (January 24, 2015) Clearwater Beach, FL
Sunsets at Pier 60 Beach 5K-race (August 8, 2014)
Times Turkey Trot - (November 27, 2014)
:: Recent Race Results ::
Discover Caladesi Island 10 mile&5k - (January 24, 2015) Clearwater Beach, FL
Sunsets at Pier 60 Beach 5K-race (August 8, 2014)
Times Turkey Trot - (November 27, 2014)
