Frank Shorter Mile and Mustache Run Kids Race 2025
- Date Wed 1st January 2025
- Location Gainesville, Florida
- Price Free - $16.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Join the excitement of the Frank Shorter Mile and Mustache Run Kids Race on January 1, 2025, in Gainesville, Alachua! This vibrant event, held at Westside Park in front of the pool, is the perfect way to kick off the New Year and ignite your competitive spirit. Participants can take on the fast mile race, with entry free for current Florida Track Club (FTC) members and just $15 for non-members.
There’s also a special treat for the little ones with the free Kids' Mustache Run for children aged 12 and under. Not only will there be awards for the top overall male and female finishers, but age group winners will also receive recognition in 10-year categories. Plus, a thrilling $100 in prize money awaits anyone who breaks the current Frank Shorter mile records of 4:20 for men and 5:11 for women. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate the New Year with community spirit and friendly competition!
There’s also a special treat for the little ones with the free Kids' Mustache Run for children aged 12 and under. Not only will there be awards for the top overall male and female finishers, but age group winners will also receive recognition in 10-year categories. Plus, a thrilling $100 in prize money awaits anyone who breaks the current Frank Shorter mile records of 4:20 for men and 5:11 for women. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate the New Year with community spirit and friendly competition!
Organiser's Description
Ring in the New Year with a fast mile! Our traditional Frank Shorter mile will kick off your new year and fire up your competitive drive. We'll be at Westside Park in front of the pool. 1001 NW 31 Dr, Gainesville, FL 32605
FREE for current FTC members ( FREE race code can be found here by logging into your FTC account [https://floridatrackclub.wildapricot.org/Race-Discount-Codes]) and kids race is free for anyone; $15 for non-members for the adult 1-mile races. THERE WILL BE AWARDS FOR OVERALL MEN AND WOMEN. AWARDS FOR AGE GROUP WINNERS IN 10-YEAR CATEGORIES FOR 1ST IN EACH AGE GROUP.
$100 IN PRIZE MONEY FOR 1ST PLACE MALE AND FEMALE WHO BREAKS THE CURRENT FRANK SHORTER MILE RECORD:
* MALE: ENOCH NADLER - 4:20
* FEMALE: HALEY HASTY - 5:11
Kids who want to run/walk the Kids' Mustache run must register, but this is a FREE event for children 12 and under.
If you want to join the Florida Track Club and participate in the numerous races and track meets planned each year, go to Floridatrackclub.org [https://floridatrackclub.wildapricot.org/join]. Individual yearly membership is only $40, family membership $65, and student membership $25. For 2024 - 13 total races (all professionally timed) 7 of them are free for club members, 4 races with discounts, and a summer social.
The Florida Track Club is sponsored by UF Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute and UCAN Energy Products.
FREE for current FTC members ( FREE race code can be found here by logging into your FTC account [https://floridatrackclub.wildapricot.org/Race-Discount-Codes]) and kids race is free for anyone; $15 for non-members for the adult 1-mile races. THERE WILL BE AWARDS FOR OVERALL MEN AND WOMEN. AWARDS FOR AGE GROUP WINNERS IN 10-YEAR CATEGORIES FOR 1ST IN EACH AGE GROUP.
$100 IN PRIZE MONEY FOR 1ST PLACE MALE AND FEMALE WHO BREAKS THE CURRENT FRANK SHORTER MILE RECORD:
* MALE: ENOCH NADLER - 4:20
* FEMALE: HALEY HASTY - 5:11
Kids who want to run/walk the Kids' Mustache run must register, but this is a FREE event for children 12 and under.
If you want to join the Florida Track Club and participate in the numerous races and track meets planned each year, go to Floridatrackclub.org [https://floridatrackclub.wildapricot.org/join]. Individual yearly membership is only $40, family membership $65, and student membership $25. For 2024 - 13 total races (all professionally timed) 7 of them are free for club members, 4 races with discounts, and a summer social.
The Florida Track Club is sponsored by UF Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute and UCAN Energy Products.
Races
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Frank Shorter Mile
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Wed 1st January 2025 (12:00PM EST)
$16.90
Ring in the New Year with a fast mile! Our traditional Frank Shorter mile will kick off your new year and fire up your competitive drive. Separate heats for men and women and kids' run to follow. Two loops around the Westside Park neighborhood on a USATF Certified Course; great for family and friends who want to watch the race. FREE for current FTC members and kids; $10 for non-members. There will be awards for overall men and women and age group winners as well! -
Kids' Mustache Run
Wed 1st January 2025 (12:45PM EST)
Free
Kids who want to run/walk the Kids' Mustache run must register, but this a FREE event for children 12 and under.
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