Saturday January 1, 2005. New Year's Day Steam Whistle 12 K run. 9:00 am at Clyde Depot on the Longleaf Trace. 8-12K. See Details and entry form.
Saturday January 8, 2005. Victory Bowl Run 5K and 10K in Fairhope, Al at the Point Clear Grand Hotel by Marriot. 9:00am Saturday morning. The 10K is very competitive with the winning time in the 32-34 min range with approx.. 300 runners. Friday night pasta dinner for $12.95/ person. Children 0-6 are free and ages 7-12 are $5.95. Saturday night dinner is scheduled for $17.95 per person featuring Prime Rib or Caribbean Snapper with all the trimmings and dessert. Book your room early and be sure to tell the Hotel personnel it is for the Victory Bowl Run. There is a special rate of $69.95/ room for runners in this 1st class Hotel. The phone numbers for the Hotel are 1-800-554-9933 and 1-251-928-9201. For additional information contact Willie Foster at 1-251-928-2424.
January 8 9:00 am Navarre Beach 5K/10K/??? (there will be a distance run distance TBA due to Hurricane damage) Exact location on Navarre Beach TBA contact: Gary Bunde 850-476-7434 bunde@cox.net http://www.pensacolarunners.com
JANUARY 15, 2005 MOBILE, AL PANTHER PRIDE 5K
8:30 AM, Port City Pacers, PO Box 6427, Mobile, AL 36660; (251) 473-7223.
JANUARY 29, 2005
The Soccer Locker & City Runners Winter Race Series 5000 Meters Invitational at the USM Track in Hattiesburg. See details.Saturday, February 5, 2005 at Cassidy Park in Bogalusa, Louisiana. The Milltown Classic 5K Walk/Run; Registration will be at 7:00 AM; Race at 9:00 AM. Race Contact is John Ferguson at 985-732-6310 or jferguso@gaylordchem.com (be sure and put "Rotary Race" in subject line if emailing). See flier and entry form.
FEBRUARY 12, 2005 DAUPHIN ISLAND, AL BATTLE OF MOBILE BAY 5K
9:00 AM, Port City Pacers, PO Box 6427, Mobile, AL 36660; (251) 473-7223.
February 19, 2005 The Soccer Locker & City Runners Winter Race Series 2 Mile Cross Country Obstacle Race at Van Hook Golf Course in Hattiesburg. See details.
February 20, 2005 The Pensacola Marathon is the successor to the Blue Angel Marathon which was cancelled as of December 2004. The new course is scenic and covers a large portion of Pensacola. Some early hills will provide a challenge. Later the route is primarily flat and downhill to the finish. Register.
February 27th, 2005 NOKIA Sugar Bowl Mardi Gras Marathon/Half Marathon/5K. See www.mardisgrasmarathon.vom .
March 5, 2005. Shamrock 5K 8am at the USM Payne Center. Kappa Delta Sorority hosts the run as a fund raiser for preventing child abuse. $12 includes a t-shirt and breakfast after the run.
March 5, 2005. Come to Tupelo, MS for a fast, flat 5K training run and support a great cause!
5K Run for the Faith. Saturday, March 5 at 8 a.m. at the Mall of Barnes Crossing in Tupelo
All proceeds go to Northeast MS Families First-Family Resource Center, a charitable organization dedicated to serving families in North Mississippi. Registration day of race 6:30-7:45. $10 Registration includes T-Shirt at this 1st annual run. (Training run--No trophies will be awarded.) Register by phone by calling The Orchard at 662-844-3310 or complete the attached registration form and mail to The Orchard, P. O. Box 3216, Tupelo, MS 38803. Judy S. Woods, PhD, PMP Registration Chairman Race for the Faith 5K
Sunday, March 6, 2005. 3rd Annual Seaside Half Marathon & 5K Run, in Seaside, Florida (on the gulf between Destin & Panama City Beach in Florida's Panhandle. For more information call 850-231-6190 or visit www.seasidehalfmarathon.com
MARCH 12, 2005 Carl Touchstone Mississippi 50 Trail run. A Pine Belt Pacers Gran Prix Event. Laurel Mississippi. 20K, 50K, 50 mile runs through piney woods on the Longleaf Horse Trail in Desoto National Forest. 6:00 am start for the 50K, 50 miles, 8:00 am start for the 20K. Prerace meal Friday night, T-shirts, awards, finisher mementos, post race cookout. See: www.ms50.com for complete details.
MARCH 12, 2005 MOBILE, AL ST. PATRICK'S DAY 5K
8:00 AM, Port City Pacers, PO Box 6427, Mobile, AL 36660; (251) 473-7223.
March 12, 2005. Red River Run in Alexandria, LA. Also the Men's Southern USATF 10K Championship. See www.redriverrun.com .
March 17, 2005. Meet the Pacers at the Gateway Southern Miss on the Longleaf Trace. 2 mile run and picnic. See details.
MARCH 19, 2005 MOBILE, AL AZALEA TRAIL RUN 10K
8:00 AM, Port City Pacers, PO Box 6427, Mobile, AL 36660; (251) 473-7223.
April 2, 2005 The Soccer Locker & City Runners Winter Race Series 4 Mile Soccer Ball Chase on the Longleaf Trace in Hattiesburg. See details. 9:00 am at the Gateway Southern Miss.
April 2, 2005 Pine Hill 8:00 a.m. in Wiggins Ms. 5K Run, 10K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk See Application and Flier.
APRIL 2, 2005 MOBILE, AL BAY BEARS HOME RUN TROT 5K
8:00 AM, Port City Pacers, PO Box 6427, Mobile, AL 36660; (251) 473-7223.
April 9, 2005 .Petal YMCA 5K will be held April 9, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Call
583-9399 for more information. See Flier. Pine Belt Pacers Gran Prix Event.
April 9, 2005. Run for the Roses. 8 a.m. in Prentiss, Ms. Festival and 5K. See details.
APRIL 16, 2005 Race for the Clock 8am at USM's Marshall Bell Track. A Pine Belt Pacers Gran Prix Event. See flier.
April 16, 2005. Gilmore Memorial Hospital Sports and Wellness Center is sponsoring the USATF-certified 10K Amory Railroad Run on Saturday, April 16, 2005. For more information or to register, please call Jim Williams at 662-256-6294/662-256-6127 or send email to jwilliams@gilmorehealth.com .
April 16, 2005. Join us in Jackson, Al for the third annual Spring Jubilee 5K scheduled for 4/16/05. Race start time is 8:30 am with a 1 mile run following the 5k race. Awards & $ to 1-3 overall male & female finishers. Top 3 male & female winners in 7 different age groups. Race course is flat and is set in Jackson neighborhoods. Benefits go to the local Clarke County Association of Retarded Citizens. Check out the following link to get more information on the race: http://www.clarkearc.com/upcoming_events.htm
April 23, 2005 Sacred Heart 5K. 8 am on the Longleaf Trace at the Southern Miss Gateway. For more information call 583-8683.
APRIL 23, 2005 5K A Run Through History 5K thru Laurel's beautiful Historic District. 8:00 am at the Courthouse in Laurel. $30 to the top male and female finishers. See flier and application. A Pine Belt Pacers Gran Prix Event. Race day registration for Pine Belt Pacers is $12 (See Jonathan Myrick upon registration that day.)
APRIL 23, 2005 Progress Fest 5K. 8 am at Lake Sehoy. Also disc golf, volleyball, Rock and Mineral Exhibit, Kite Flying, Face Painting, Fishing, entertainment, and Putt-Putt Golf. See Progress Fest Flier.
APRIL 23, 2005 MOBILE, AL OLD MOBILE 8K
8:00 AM, Port City Pacers, PO Box 6427, Mobile, AL 36660; (251) 473-7223.
APRIL 30, 2005. Lamar County Spring Festival 5K at Black Creek Water Park. See Details on the run. A Pine Belt Pacers Gran Prix event. Enter Now!
APRIL 30, 2005 Timberton 5K. No shirts, no prizes, no aid. Course certified to be 3.1 +/- .25 miles. Donation to cancer fund requested.
Apr 30. Soil Stewardship 5K, 1 mi. 8:00am Pass Christian, MS. More
Information: Leonard Vergunst (228)875-6855.
Apr 30. Natchez Trace Festival 10K, 5K Run, 5K Walk. 8:00am Kosciusko, MS.
MTC Grand Prix. More Information: Willa Sanders (662)289-2981 - MTC
hotline: 601-856-9884.
May 1. Al Briede Gold Cup Race, 3 mi. & 1 mi. 8:00am New Orleans, LA. More
Information: NOTC (504) 482-6682, http://www.runNOTC.org
May 7. Okatoma Festival 5K Run/Walk. 8:00am Collins, MS. For more
information call the MTC hotline: 601-856-9884.
May 7th. Day in the Park 5K/1 mile fun run. 8:30 start in Mason Park, Laurel, MS. Very scenic course, and nice arts festival with crafts and food afterwards. Flier.
May 7. Mississippi Seniors Olympics 5K Run/Walk -- 8:00am Pearl River Resort
Choctaw, MS. For more information call the MTC hotline: 601-856-9884.
May 7. Corinth Coca-Cola Classic 10k Run - 8:30am Corinth, MS. More
information: Tina West (662)286-6051 - http://www.corinthcoke.com
May 7. Bulldog Run, 2 Mile Run/Walk. 8:00am Mobile, AL. More Information:
Port City Pacers (251)473-7223.
May 7. Jerry Clower 5K - 8:00am Yazoo City, MS. More information: Colon
Johnston 662-746-7676 or Yazoo County Convention and Visitors Bureau,
662-746-1815, 1-800-381-0662.
May 7. Fiesta 5K & 10K Run. 7:30am Pensacola, FL. More Information: Ray
Yarbrough (850)476-8765.
May 14th, ARTHRITIS WALK/RUN The run/walk is scheduled for May 14th-Kamper Park 7:00am registration- 7:30am start. Fee $15.00 donation to Arthritis Foundation. However , $12.00 fee for Pre-registered Pine Belt Pacers members. Everyone will get a T-shirt. For more information e-mail Maxie.Manning@hattiesburgclinic.com. See flier and registration form.
MAY 14, 2005 MOBILE, AL DO IT IN THE BUSH 5K
8:00 AM, Port City Pacers, PO Box 6427, Mobile, AL 36660; (251) 473-7223.
May 14. Christ United Methodist Church Run -- 8:00am Jackson, MS. For more
information call the MTC hotline: 601-856-9884.
May 14. Pursuit of Fitness 5K, 1 mi. 8:00am Gulfport, MS. More
Information: Leonard Vergunst (228)875-6855.
May 14. Bonita Classic 5K Run, 2m Walk - 8:00am Meridian, MS. More information: Meridian Athletic Association - http://www.meridianathletic.com/bonita2005_letterreg.pdf -
http://www.bonitaclassic.com
May 14. Justice Jog 5K. 8:00am Pensacola, FL. More Information: (850)432-2856.
May 14. St. John's Sunset Run. 5:30pm Pensacola, FL. More Information: (850) 456-5218.
May 15. RRCA National Convention Gospel & Blues Run/Walk 5K. 8:00am New Orleans. More Information: NOTC (504) 482-6682, http://www.runNOTC.org.
May 20. Killer Kudzu 5K Run/Walk. 7:00pm Holly Springs, MS. More
Information: Carolyn Holbrook (662)252-1862.
May 21. Heart of Mississippi 5K Run/Walk -- 8:00am Carthage, MS. MTC
Grand Prix. For more information call the MTC hotline: 601-856-9884.
May 21. Freedom Run, 5K Run/Walk. 8:00am Mobile, AL. More Information:
Port City Pacers (251)473-7223.
MAY 21, 2005. The Pine Belt Pacers Relays. 9 a.m. at the USM Track.
4-6 person teams. See Flier. See Prizes. A Gran Prix event.
May 22. Woolmarket Biathlon #2, R-5K, B-11 mi. 8:00am Woolmarket, MS.
More Information: Leonard Vergunst (228)875-6855.
May 22. Sunrise Triathlon #2. 8:00am Shreveport, LA. More Information: (318)798- 1241.
May 27. Greek Festival 5K, 1 mi. 7:00pm New Orleans, LA. More
Information: NOTC (504) 482-6682, http://www.runNOTC.org.
May 28. Chevron Texaco Women's Network Charity 5K Run. 8:00am
Pascagoula, MS. More Information: Leonard Vergunst (228)875-6855.
May 28. Girl Power Triathlon Series, S-300m, B- 8 mi., R-2 mi. New Orleans,
LA. More Information: (504)454-6561, 454-6131.
May 28. Tri-It-On Triathlon, S-200 yd., B-8.5 mi., R-2 mi. 7:00am
Birmingham, AL. More Information: Team Magic (205)595-8633.
May 29. Sugar Bowl Triathlon, S-1.5K, B-40K, R-10K. 7:00am New Orleans,
LA. More Information: (866)454-6561.
May 30. Cotton Row Run 10K/5K/1 mile - 8:00am Huntsville, AL. More
information: http://huntsvilletrackclub.org
May 30th, 2005. The 2-346 Regiment Bobcats are hosting a 5K run and 1 mile walk at Camp Shelby. See flier. For more information Contact: Robert Harris at 601 554-5826
Jun 3. Back to the Beach Festival "Sunset Run", 5K & 1 mi. 7:00pm New
Orleans, LA. More Information: NOTC (504) 482-6682, http://www.runNOTC.org.
June 4th, 2005, Saturday. 3rd Annual Goat Milk Marathon & 13.9 Mile Run
Can You Stomach The Goat Milk? We know that all of you live for this kind of event so we are giving you as much time as possible to be prepared. We will return to The Big Sand Campground in Utica, MS on June 4th and will start at 6am from the stables. For those of
you unfamiliar with this destination go to the map of the course. Don't know anything about the event? It is a hilly and scenic course with plenty of aid stations and great company. There is no race clock, but who cares when you get the coveted Coolmax t-shirt provided by Fleet Feet, post-race nutrition from The Georges of Reservoir Point, and the finisher's medal consisting of Mason jar tops and twine. Don't forget to pre-register to secure your t-shirt. You
can contact Don Curtis, our beloved race director, at 601- 885-8505 home or 601- 906-7188 cell for more information. See flier and registration.
Jun 4. Heat Wave Triathlon. 7:30am Jackson, MS.
More Information: Neal McCoy (601)853-2011.
Jun 4. YMCA Cotton Classic 5K -- 8:00am Greenville, MS.
For more information call the MTC hotline: 601-856-9884.
Jun 4. St. Paul Seafood Festival 5K, 1/2 mi. run. 8:00am Pass
Christian, MS. More Information: Leonard Vergunst (228)875-6855.
Jun 4. Running with the King 5K. 8:00am Tupelo, MS.
More Information: Pam Bennett (662)377-2243.
Jun 5. Run/Walk for Storyland 5K, 1/2 mi. 8:00am City Park, New
Orleans, LA. More Information: NOTC (504) 482-6682, http://www.runNOTC.org
June 9th, Thursday. Trek the Trace with the Pacers. 6:30 p.m. at the Gateway Southern Miss.
2 mile predicted time run. A Pine Belt Pacers Gran Prix event. Every Thursday night thru 6/30.
Jun 11. Blueberry Jubilee 5K. 8:00am Poplarville, MS.
More information: http://www.blueberryjubilee.org/5krun.html
Jun 11. Run to Greater Belhaven Market 5K -- 8:00am Jackson, MS.
For more information call the MTC hotline: 601-856-9884.
Jun 11. Thunder on Water, 5 Mile Run, 3 Mile Walk. 8:00am Grenada, MS.
More Information: Tom Holden (662)226-5121 - E-mail: obgyn@gcfw.com
June 16th, Thursday. Trek the Trace with the Pacers. 6:30 p.m. at the Gateway Southern Miss.
2 mile predicted time run. A Pine Belt Pacers Gran Prix event. Every Thursday night thru 6/30.
Jun 18. Courthouse Celebration 5K Run/Walk -- 8:00am Jackson, MS. MTC
Grand Prix. For more information call the MTC hotline: 601-856-9884.
Jun 18. DragonFly Triathlon. 8:00am Sardis, MS.
More Information: Wyndell Robertson (901)276-0354.
Jun 18. States Games of Mississippi Track and Field Events. 8:00am
Meridian Community College, Meridian, MS. More information: http:
http://www.stategamesofms.org -- Greg Stringer (601)2665017.
Jun 19. Father's Day Race, 2 mi., 1/2 mi. 8:00am LaSalle Park, Metairie, LA.
More Information: NOTC (504) 482-6682, http://www.runNOTC.org.
June 23rd, Thursday. Trek the Trace with the Pacers. 6:30 p.m. at the Gateway Southern Miss.
2 mile predicted time run. A Pine Belt Pacers Gran Prix event. Every Thursday night thru 6/30.
Jun 23. Summer Series 2 Mile Walk/Runs. 7:00pm. The Peristyle in City
Park, New Orleans, LA. More Information: Friends of City Park,
Phone:504.482.4888 Fax:504.483.9412 info@nocp.org
Jun 24. Senatobia 5 Star Races, 5K, 2 mi., 1 mi. & Toddlers. 7:00pm
Senatobia, MS. More information: Carolyn Stanford 662-562-4806.
Jun 25. States Games of Mississippi 5K Road Race. 8:00am Bonita Lakes,
Meridian, MS. More information: http: http://www.stategamesofms.org --
Meridian Athletic Association - http://www.meridianathletic.com
Jun 25. Pearl Day 5K -- 8:00am Pearl, MS.
For more information call the MTC hotline: 601-856-9884.
Jun 25. TRI4GOD Sprint Triathlon, S-1/3 mi., B- 18 mi., R-3 mi. 7:30am
Madison, MS. More Information: Kalil Abide (601)713-1923.
Jun 26. Woolmarket Biathlon #3, R-5K, B-11 mi. 8:00am Woolmarket, MS.
More Information: Leonard Vergunst (228)875-6855.
Jun 28. Catch 22 Track Club Summer Series The Tuesdays Twos. 6:30pm
Audubon Park (shelter 10), New Orleans, LA. More Information: Catch 22
Track Club, Phone: 504.812.6388, info@catch22trackclub.com
June 30th, Thursday. Trek the Trace with the Pacers. 6:30 p.m. at the Gateway Southern Miss.
2 mile predicted time run. A Pine Belt Pacers Gran Prix event.
Sunday, July 3 Firecracker 5K Run Walk for St. Jude 7:30 PM Entertainment: The Tip Tops from Mobile Ala. The Firecracker 5K Run/Walk has contributed $170,000 to the hospital. See: www.firecracker5k.com 5111 Sanderlin Ave. Memphis, TN 38117 For more information contact: Susan Hedgepeth(901)765-4409 susan.hedgepeth@racquetclubofmemphis.com
Jul 4. Watermelon Classic 5K Run/Walk -- 8:00am Jackson, MS. MTC Grand
Prix. For more information call the MTC hotline: 601-856-9884.
Jul 4. Wesson Memorial 2 mi. & 1/4 mi. run. 8:00am Ocean Springs, MS. More
Information: Leonard Vergunst (228)875-6855.
Jul 4. Firecracker 5K. 7:30am Pensacola, FL.
More Information: Linsey McLane (850)477-2273.
Jul 4. Peachtree Road Race 10K. 7:30am Atlanta, GA. More Information: (Send #10 size SASE) to Peachtree 2005, Atlanta Track Club, 3097 E. Shadowlawn Ave., Atlanta, GA 30305; (404)231-9064, http://www.atlantatrackclub.org
Jul 4. Peavine Falls Run, 8.2 mi. 7:00am Birmingham, AL. More
Information: Rick Melanson (205) 835-0030.
Jul 7. Summer Series 2 Mile Wak/Runs. 7:00pm. The Peristyle in City
Park, New Orleans, LA. More Information: Friends of City Park,
Phone:504.482.4888 Fax:504.483.9412 info@nocp.org
Jul 9. Sunfish Triathlon. Meridian, MS. Lake Okatibbee. More information: Meridian Athletic Association, http://www.meridianathletic.com/sunfish.htm
Jul 14. 17th Annual "Free for All" Summer Series 2 Mile Run/Walk. 7:06pm
City Park, New Orleans, LA. The Peristyle in City Park on Dreyfous Drive at
Anseman Drive. More Information: NOTC (504) 482-6682,
http://www.runNOTC.org.
Jul 16. Swinging Bridge 5K -- 8:00am Byram, MS. For more information call
the MTC hotline: 601-856-9884.
Jul 16. Homeport Causeway Classic 5K, 1 mi. run. 8:00am Pascagoula, MS.
More Information: Leonard Vergunst (228)875-6855.
Jul 17. Great Spillway Classic Trail Run, 3 mi. 8:00am Bonnet Carre Spillway Norco, LA.
More Information: NOTC (504) 482-6682, http://www.runNOTC.org
Jul 21. 17th Annual "Free for All" Summer Series 2 Mile Run/Walk. 7:06pm
City Park, New Orleans, LA. The Peristyle in City Park on Dreyfous Drive at
Anseman Drive. More Information: NOTC (504) 482-6682,
http://www.runNOTC.org.
Jul 23. Heart o' Dixie Triathlon. Meridian, MS. Lake Tiak-O'Khata. Louisville, MS.
More information: Meridian Athletic Association, http://www.meridianathletic.com
Jul 30. LaSalle Park Dash, 2 mi., 1/2 mi. 7:00pm Metairie, LA.
More Information: NOTC (504) 482-6682, http://www.runNOTC.org
Jul 30. Early Bird 10/5/3 Miler. Rocky Springs, Utica, MS. MTC Picnic
2005. For more information call the MTC hotline: 601-856-9884.
Jul 30. Twilight Five Retro Run, 5K. 6:00pm Birmingham, AL. More
Information: (205) 870-5644, 408-5723.
Jul 31. Abitaman Triathlon Series, S-750m, B- 20 mi., R-5K.
7:00am New Orleans, LA. More Information: (504)454-6561.
Monday August 1, 2005. Friends of the Trace meeting Monday August 1, from 6-7pm in the Longleaf Room at the Gateway. Thank you very much for your support of the Longleaf Trace.
Bill Powe
Manager, Lake Sehoy/Longleaf Trace Gateway
Recreational Sports
The University of Southern Mississippi
601-450-7245 Voice
601-450-5260 Fax
Bill.Powe@usm.edu
www.usm.edu/recsports
longleaftrace.org
September 3 South Jones Band of Braves 5K 7:30 a.m. at South Jones High School in Ellisville. This is the Saturday before Labor Day. Pine Belt Pacers Gran Prix event. PBPers will get a two dollar discount on early registration. The race course will start near the football field and finish in the parking lot. Drinks, water, and fruit will be served in the Band Hall afterwards. Awards and door prizes. See Entry form.
The Pine Belt Pacer Fall 5K Series will be held at the Longleaf Trace (Cancelled-Katrina):
Thursday, September 8, 6:15 p.m.
Thursday, September 15, 6:15 p.m.
Thursday, September 22, 6:15 p.m.
Thursday, September 29, 6:15 p.m.
Saturday September 24. Seabee Volkslauf. This race is an exciting mix of your typical road race and a man made adventure race. It is a great opportunity to go out and test yourself in an untraditional race. It is the only one of its kind on the Gulf Coast. Last year we drew over 400 participants and hope to draw over 700 this year. To register, go to: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1241918 . You can also get information and pictures from the Gulf Coast Running Club site or by emailing Joseph Machcoviak -- Race Coordinator at joseph.machocviak@navy.mil ,or myself Jonathan Weaver jonathan.weaver@navy.mil .
Saturday 10/1/05 Rambling Rose Charity 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run, Thomasville, AL 8:00am start. Join us in Thomasville, AL for a fast 5K run or a 1 mile fun run. Awards are always nice & food is great! Hope to see you in October. Contact Kevin at mgramy@pinebelt.net for more information or call (800) 637-6449 Ext. 2277 Awards: Male / Female Overall, Masters, Grand Masters & 3 deep in 10 year age groups., Fun run - 1st 50 finishers get medals. For more information & a race entry: http://www.pinebelt.net/~kjgramy/
Monday October 3, 2005. The next Friends of the Trace meeting will be held Monday October 3, from 6-7 pm in the Longleaf Room at the Gateway. Thank you very much for your support of the Longleaf Trace.
Bill Powe Manager, Lake Sehoy/Longleaf Trace Gateway Recreational Sports
The University of Southern Mississippi 601-450-7245 Voice 601-450-5260 Fax Bill.Powe@usm.edu www.usm.edu/recsports, www.longleaftrace.org
Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005. Longleaf Trace Benefit 5k. 8 a.m. at the Gateway Southern Miss. This will be a benefit for the Longleaf Trace to assist with its cleanup. Cost to enter the event will be $5 – there will be no pre-registration. The event will begin and end at the Gateway Pavilion, with the starting gun sounding at 8 a.m. The event will include door prizes and the traditional Coke/POWERade products, bananas, oranges, etc. A note about parking that morning – because of the Southern Miss home football game that evening, runners and walkers will not be able to park in the lot directly in front of the Gateway Pavilion. Instead, please park in the old West parking lot directly west of the Longleaf Trace lot. The Trace parking that morning will be labeled "Longleaf Trace Game Day Parking Only." In addition, please move your car prior to noon or it will be towed. See the Oct. 8 event flier. Remember, this is a Gran Prix event, and with only a couple events remaining every point is valuable!!! Only three events remain (possibly a fourth) – the Longleaf Trace Benefit 5K, the Ellisville Fest 5K on Oct. 29 and the Thanksgiving Day Run. I’ve also gotten word that William Carey is attempting to replace its 5K, originally scheduled for Oct. 1, prior to the end of the year. Remember, we’ll crown our first Gran Prix champions on Dec. 31 at the Steam Whistle 12K, with that event beginning the 2006 series.
Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005. The HUBFest 5K for 2005 is cancelled. See details and flier.
Saturday October 15th, 2005. 10th Annual USM Homecoming 5K Eagle Run. 8:00 am at the polymer science building at USM. See Flier.
Saturday October 29, 2005. The Annual Ellisville-Fest 5K Run/Walk A Gran Prix event. More details soon. Pine Belt Pacers get a discount on registration. See Entry Form.
Saturday October 29, 2005. YMCA Halloween 5K in Hattiesburg.
Saturday November 5, 2005. Main Street Festival. 8:00am in Laurel. A Pine Belt Pacer Gran Prix event. See entry form.
Nov 5 -- 8:00 AM -- Food World Senior Bowl Charity 10K - Mobile, AL
Port City Pacers, Mobile, AL (251) 473-7223
Nov 19 -- 8:30 AM -- Turkey 10 Miler & 5K Run - Tanner Williams, AL
Port City Pacers, Mobile, AL (251) 473-7223
Nov 24 -- 8:00 AM Hobble Then Gobble 5K Run - Thanksgiving morning, November 24, 2005 at Lake Serene (changed 10/20) in Hattiesburg. A Pine Belt Pacer Gran Prix event.
Saturday December 3, 2005. St. Jude's Memphis Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K. Food, fun, music, and running. See: www.stjudesmarathon.org
Dec 10 -- 5:00 PM Vicki Copeland is hosting a Christmas Holiday run on Saturday December 10. The run will begin at 5:00 pm from her home at 1109 Adeline. The route will go through the historic neighborhoods (decoratively lit) and incorporate the Downtown Art Walk. Participants are asked to bring snacks and your preferred drink which will be enjoyed following the run. Contact Vicki at 601-583-9433 or 601-266-3366 for additional information.
Dec 10 -- 8:30 AM -- Holiday Half Marathon & 8K Run - Point Clear, AL
Port City Pacers, Mobile, AL (251) 473-7223
Dec 17 Meadow Brook 5K & Fun Run in Birmingham, AL. See entry form
Saturday December 31, 2005. New Year's Eve Steam Whistle 12 K run. 9:00 am at Clyde Depot on the Longleaf Trace. A Pine Belt Pacer 2006 Gran Prix event . All participants in the Steam Whistle Classic will receive a cool max short-sleeve shirt which retails for more than twenty-five dollars as a gift, as well as other goodies. See: "SPECIAL K" sponsorship offer. Note: Subway of Oak Grove has purchased the final three Special K's. Special thanks to the owners, the legendary Butch Sims and his wife, Suzanne. FAQ. Entry Form. See Details of the last Steam Whistle.
