Gulf Winds Summer Trail Series

About the Event

2026 Gulf Winds Summer Trail Series

This four-race series takes place on the most scenic and challenging trails in Tallahassee. Each course offers a little bit of everything: rolling terrain, single track trails, multi-use trails, and technical sections with rocks, roots, and tight twisty turns. This is a great off-road running experience. Registration is limited to 150 runners. Don't miss out!

May 30 - Oak Hammock Trail (~5.0 mi), 8:00 a.m.
June 20 - Redbug Trail (~5.0 mi), 6:00 p.m.
July 18 - Cadillac Trail (~6.0 mi), 8:00 a.m.
August 22 - Maclay Gardens State Park (~6.0 mi), 8:00 a.m.

Race History: Trouble Afoot! by Herb Wills

Race shirt: One shirt is available for the race series. Shirts are unisex short sleeve t-shirts (60% combed ringspun cotton/40% polyester, laundered for reduced shrinkage) Runners who register for the series will receive a race shirt with registration. Shirts are not guaranteed for late registration (if offered).

Series Championship Awards: Series championship awards will be presented at the last race. A point system will determine the series champion. If there is a tie at the end of the series, the winner will be determined by the fastest overall time at the last run. Your best three races count towards the series standings. Points awarded for the finish of each race:

1st place ‐ 20 Points
2nd place ‐ 15 Points
3rd place ‐ 12 Points
4th place ‐ 10 Points
5th place ‐ 8 Points
6th place ‐ 6 Points
7th place ‐ 4 Points
8th place ‐ 2 Points
9th place & Up ‐ 1 Points

Race Age: Your race age will be your age as of May 30, 2026. That will keep you in the same age category for the entire series.

Water Stations: Water stations may be set up approximately halfway through each course. Runners are encouraged to carry a water bottle at each event for hydration and will be notified in advance if a water station will not be available.

Packet Pick‐up: Race day bib pick up is from 7:00 to 7:45 AM for the morning races and 5:00 to 5:45 PM for the evening race. Runners will receive a new bib for each race.

Additional Information: Check our Facebook event page for updates.

Race Director: Bobby York

Races Offered

Summer Trail Series

May 30, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:00

sell

$89.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Tallahassee.

thermostat Temperature

19.0° / 29.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

20.2° / 30.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 26m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

74.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:42

nightlight Sunset

20:24

About Tallahassee

Learn more about the host city, Tallahassee.

Tallahassee is the capital city of Florida, in the Florida Panhandle region of the state. In addition to housing the state government, it is a university town home to Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee Community College. Tallahassee has a good selection of restaurants for a city of its size. The universities' theater, art, and music programs, in addition to an active Council of Culture and Arts, also make for an unusually vibrant arts scene.